Classic Rock

Classic rock is a genre characterized by its powerful, guitar-driven sound, soaring vocal melodies, and catchy harmonies. Emerging in the late 1960s, it evolved from blues, folk, and psychedelic rock, incorporating complex song structures and conceptual themes. The genre's heyday spanned the 1970s, with iconic bands crafting anthemic, radio-friendly hits that resonated with a generation. Classic rock's cultural significance lies in its ability to tap into the era's social and cultural upheaval, with many artists using their music as a platform for storytelling, social commentary, and personal expression. This genre drew from and influenced a range of styles, including folk rock, hard rock, and prog rock, but its distinct blend of catchy hooks, guitar virtuosity, and introspective lyrics sets it apart.

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Adrian Smith
Ax and the Hatchetmen
BNHM
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Badjack
Billy Morrison
Billy Raffoul
Black Ball Boogie
Black Roze
Blues
Bullet
Care of Night
Cash & Skye
Christian Mistress
Clay Street Unit
Colosseum
Cranberry Suit
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Damiano David
Dan Fogelberg
Dani Vidi
Dave Goddess Group
David Lee Roth
Daylight Robbery!
Dead Groove
Dirkschneider
Dirty Honey
Don Airey
DownTown Mystic
Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen
Elliott Murphy
Ellis Mano Band
Eloy
First to Eleven
Freddie Mercury
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
Genesis
Geoff Palmer
Ghostshaft
Ginger Evil
Golden Everything
Gotthard
Haast Hunter
Herman Rarebell
Humble Pie
Jay Parmar
Jean-Baptiste Guegan
Jethro Tull
Jimmy Page
John Fogerty
John O'Brien
Justus and The Limits
KING SAPO
Liam St. John
Love Crushed Velvet
Magg Dylan
Marco Conelli and his Rogue Commandos
Maromaro
Mean Mistreater
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Midtown Players
Mitch Ryder
Mr. Dad
Nathan Cavaleri
Neil Young
Niviane
Nuova Era
Perfect Plan
Phil X & The Drills
Pink Floyd
Randy Roberts
Ricky Byrd
Robin McAuley
Ronnie Romero
Rush
SUCK
Sahara Grim
Santana
Smokie
Sophia Gripari
Space Cadets
Stereophonics
Steve Miller
Straight-Shooter
Summit One
Temptress
The Beckies
The Black Crowes
The Damn Truth
The Darkness
The Fifth Estate
The Last Chance
The Liverbirds
The Weathered Souls
Tom Petty
Tommy Tutone
Van Morrison
Wheels Of Fire
Álvaro Urquijo
Queen
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
The Police
Dire Straits
TOTO
Eagles
Led Zeppelin
Journey
Aerosmith
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Van Morrison
The Doors
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Bob Dylan
Black Sabbath
Electric Light Orchestra
Simon & Garfunkel
The Beach Boys
Van Halen
ZZ Top
Paul McCartney
Santana
Foreigner
George Harrison
Neil Young
Chicago
America
The Mamas & The Papas
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Jim Croce
The Outfield
Men At Work
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
Billy Idol
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
Air Supply
Bob Seger
Supertramp
Stone Temple Pilots
James Taylor
Genesis
Heart
Paul Simon
Steely Dan
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Who
Deep Purple
Kenny Loggins
Stereophonics
Chuck Berry
Starship
Roy Orbison
Kansas
Aaron Frazer
The Kinks
John Mellencamp
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
Boston
Rush
REO Speedwagon
Toploader
The Cars
Steve Miller Band
The Ronettes
Kiki Dee
Wings
Pat Benatar
Poison
Don McLean
Whitesnake
Joe Cocker
Alice Cooper
The Monkees
The Alan Parsons Project
David Gilmour
Rick Springfield
Peter Gabriel
The Hollies
Huey Lewis & The News
Michael Bolton
Carly Simon
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Don Henley
The Band
Cream
Blue Öyster Cult
Mats & My
Pretenders
Katrina & The Waves
Carlos Santana