I doubt that there is a count which includes all amateur and only locally known bands.
Yes, there are rock bands with members that are still living and touring. Some of these many rock bands include:Papa RoachThree Days GraceSlipknotAvenged SevenfoldCreedSeven DustGreen Day.
about 1045
well there is about 2100 rock bands out there including the virtual band Gorillaz
Bjorn to Rock are aclaimed as being one of the UK's top ABBA tribute bands. They have been accredited with top reviews by the likes of Chris Evans (Radio DJ) and many more.
I think it will be Canada, Germany, Norway, and Japan. This is considering their rise of mostly genre based rock bands like J-Rock, J-Pop, Black Metal, Techno, Industrial, and Indie bands.
none....rock did not exist until the mid-fifties
tens of thousands of people sing in rock bands
That would be Instrumental Music. Many bands and genres are instrumental, such as classical and some jazz music, along with bands such as Liquid Tension Experiment or Mono, which are Progressive Rock. Many Progressive Rock bands are instrumental, if you are looking for a rock band that has no vocals.
Marching Bands, Orchestras, Big bands, concert bands, Jazz bands, and sometimes but rarely rock bands. Marching Bands, Orchestras, Big bands, concert bands, Jazz bands, and sometimes but rarely rock bands.
The Monsters of Rock festival in 1991, held at Donington Park in the UK, attracted an estimated crowd of around 70,000 attendees. This festival featured prominent rock bands and was a significant event in the rock music calendar. It is remembered for its vibrant atmosphere and notable performances.
There are many bands that use violin (i.e. Gailic Storm and many other Irish bands plus more). Even some rock bands do. (Such as Skillet.)
the application of pressure and heat during the rock's formation. This causes the minerals within the rock to reorganize and align themselves in parallel bands. The direction of the pressure determines the orientation of the bands in the metamorphic rock.