Hands on Approach are a band in a genre that originated as an alternative to what?
Hands on Approach: Hands on Approach are a Portuguese Pop rock band based in Setúbal, Portugal. Pop rock: Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is rock music with a lighter, smoother approach that is more reminiscent of commercial pop music. Pop rock:  Originating in the 1950s as an alternative to rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the beat, arrangements, and style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop), but placed a greater emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft.
rock and roll