Lovers rock

Lovers rock
Lovers rock
Stylistic origins	Rocksteady; reggae; soul; rhythm and blues;
Cultural origins	1970s in London, England
Typical instruments	Bass guitar; electric guitar; drum kit; keyboard; horn section;
Derivative forms	Reggae fusion
Other topics
	Music of Jamaica - List of reggae fusion artists

Lovers rock is a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content. While love songs had been an important part of reggae since the late 1960s, the style was given a greater focus and a name in London in the mid-1970s.

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