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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All Washed Up
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 14, 2025

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Aerosmith
Alcotomic
All Sinners
Ann My Dice
Arrowsmith
BNHM
Bad Company
Badjack
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bob Dylan
Boz Scaggs
Buddy Guy
CORY M. COONS
Cam Cole
Cheap Trick
Chris Rea
Creedence Clearwater Revival
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Dea Matrona
Def Leppard
Dokken
Dusty Bo
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
FAIR GAME
Flitcraft
Focus
Foreigner
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
George Baker Selection
Ghostshaft
Golden Earring
Humble Pie
Ian Astbury
Jackdawg
Jagged Blue
Jethro
Jethro Tull
Jim Keller
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
Joker Out
Judd Harris
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Crimson
Kris Angelis
Liam St. John
Little Feat
Mark Bogert
Maromaro
Mountain
Neil Young
O KANENAS
ON THE HUNT
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Paul McCartney
Preston James
Puritano
Purpendicular
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rory Gallagher
Rsieh Raxan
Santana
Saturns Downfall
Scarlet Haze
Scorpions
Shadows Of Earth
Stolen Gin
Tapeworm Electric
Ten Years After
The Beach Boys
The Beatles
The Black Crowes
The Cold Stares
The Crimestoppers
The Groovy Bastards
The Half-Cubes
The Rolling Stones
The Settlement
The Soul Revival
The Steel Crows
The Who
Thin Lizzy
Tommy Talton
Tony Joe White
Traffic
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
Té de Brujas
Van Morrison
Who on Earth
Wings
Yes
brown eyed girl
Queen
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
The Rolling Stones
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
TOTO
Led Zeppelin
Dire Straits
Eagles
Bob Dylan
The Police
David Bowie
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bruce Springsteen
Aerosmith
Eric Clapton
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Billy Idol
Santana
Simon & Garfunkel
Van Halen
Scorpions
Def Leppard
ZZ Top
Chicago
America
KISS
Foreigner
George Harrison
The Beach Boys
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
Men At Work
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Mamas & The Papas
The Outfield
Jim Croce
Neil Young
Supertramp
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Genesis
Heart
Steely Dan
James Taylor
Paul Simon
John Lennon
Kenny Loggins
Kansas
Chuck Berry
Stereophonics
Deep Purple
Jimi Hendrix
Roy Orbison
Starship
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
Toploader
Aaron Frazer
Rush
Boston
The Who
The Ronettes
REO Speedwagon
The Kinks
Mats & My
Steve Miller Band
Kiki Dee
The Cars
Stereo Wall
Alice Cooper
Joe Cocker
The Monkees
Whitesnake
The Hollies
Pat Benatar
Rick Springfield
Peter Gabriel
Poison
Don McLean
Huey Lewis & The News
Pretenders
Cream
Blue Öyster Cult
The Band
Don Henley
Carly Simon
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Katrina & The Waves
Wings