Because rock has origins in blues, R&B, and gospel and in the 60's many rock artists were highly influenced by blues artists, rock music has many of the same elements as blues and gospel. For example, the 12-bar blues structure is prominent in rock songs. Also the use of bending guitar strings and bottleneck slides became a staple of rock music, although these styles were created by blues artist years earlier.
Rock music has been shaped by its origins in blues, R&B, and gospel, leading to a shared musical landscape with these genres. The 12-bar blues structure is a prominent feature of rock songs, reflecting the influence of blues artists. Additionally, techniques such as bending guitar strings and using bottleneck slides are characteristic of both rock music and blues.