Title: United Kingdom / Edward E. Lectric

Print Description: The current flag of the United Kingdom was officially adopted on January 1, 1801. The
United Kingdom flag is actually a combination of England's St. George's Cross (the centered red cross bordered in white), St. Andrew's Cross of Scotland (the white cross on the blue field), and the Patron Saint of Ireland (diagonal red saltire). In the 1960's, British musicians helped to popularize rock and roll. Other genres include classical, alternative rock, britpop, bhangra, techno music, heavy metal and drum n bass just to name a few. Some musical instruments used in these genres are electric guitars, guitar, drums, bass and synthesizers to name a few.