Reggae started during the early 1970s in Jamaica. It is characterized by a slow to moderate 4/4 time with accents on the 2nd and 4th beats. Reggae’s impact on traditional rock music was in letting the guitar play the off-beat chords while the bass guitar played the riffs. The most well-known reggae artiste is Bob Marley and his influence on popular music is apparent up till today.
