Tropical rock (also known as trop rock or Gulf and Western[1]) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements and influences of rock, reggae, country, folk, calypso, zydeco, and pop music,[2] with themes and musical compositions inspired by an island style.[3]
Although today tropical rock is usually associated with southern Florida and the Gulf Coast of the United States, tropical rock has its roots in calypso, rock, and country by artists such as Jerry Jeff Walker. Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band helped create a tropical sub-culture beginning in the early to mid-1980s, along with other artists including Bertie Higgins.[4][5]
- ^ Melada, Geoffrey (October 10, 2019). "Review: Jimmy Buffett's 'Escape to Margaritaville' at The National Theatre". DC Metro Theater Arts. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- ^ Barnett, Sheena (January 2, 2014). "Tupelo singer-songwriter releases trop rock album". Daily Journal. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Trop Rock Artists". Beach Front Radio. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ BERTIE HIGGINS BRINGS IT HOME - Tampa Bay Times
- ^ Bertie Higgins “Just Another Day in Paradise” - SFSC Performing Arts