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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Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII (2025 Mix)
Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025

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21st Century Schizoid Band
Adrian Smith
Alex Cowley And The Back Beats
Art Nation
Ax and the Hatchetmen
BNHM
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Billy Idol
Billy Raffoul
Black Ball Boogie
Black Roze
Blues Delight
Brother Firetribe
Care of Night
Cirkus Prütz
Clay Street Unit
Colosseum
Damiano David
Dan Fogelberg
Dave Goddess Group
Dead Groove
Don Airey
DownTown Mystic
Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen
Dzem
Electric Spoonful
Father 2 Son
First to Eleven
Freddie Mercury
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
Gaskin
Genesis
Ghostshaft
Golden Earring
Gotthard
H.E.A.T
Haast Hunter
Herman Rarebell
Hughes Taylor
Ike Parodi
Jay Parmar
Jean-Baptiste Guegan
Jeremy Edge
Jimmy Page
John O'Brien
Liliac
Little Barrie
Love Crushed Velvet
Luke Spiller
Mad Invasion
Magg Dylan
Marco Conelli and his Rogue Commandos
Maromaro
Mickey Jupp
Mr. Dad
Nathan Cavaleri
Neil Young
Nephila
Oceanside
Phil X & The Drills
Pink Floyd
Pretenders
Quartz
Ragdoll
Randy Roberts
Ricky Byrd
Ronnie Romero
Rush
Russ Ballard
SUCK
Santana
Slamdinistas
Smokie
Sophia Gripari
Stereophonics
Still Blue
Studio D'Lux
Summit One
T-Zank
Tatsuya Ishii
The Black Crowes
The Damn Truth
The Darkness
The Empty Pockets
The Fifth Estate
The Gasoline Gypsies
The Last Chance
The Liverbirds
The Lucky Strokes
The Pendulum Hearts
The Wanderer
The Weathered Souls
The Wild Haze
Tom Petty
Tommy Tutone
Wheels Of Fire
Whitesnake
Who on Earth
Álvaro Urquijo
Queen
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Rolling Stones
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
The Police
Dire Straits
Eagles
TOTO
Led Zeppelin
Journey
Aerosmith
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Van Morrison
Bob Dylan
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
The Beach Boys
Van Halen
Black Sabbath
Santana
Simon & Garfunkel
Def Leppard
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
ZZ Top
Chicago
America
Foreigner
George Harrison
Billy Idol
Eric Clapton
John Lennon
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Jimi Hendrix
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
The Outfield
Men At Work
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
Supertramp
Stone Temple Pilots
Bob Seger
Air Supply
Steely Dan
James Taylor
Paul Simon
Genesis
Heart
Kenny Loggins
Stereophonics
Chuck Berry
Kansas
Roy Orbison
Starship
The Who
Deep Purple
Aaron Frazer
REO Speedwagon
Toploader
The Kinks
John Mellencamp
Boston
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
Rush
Wings
The Cars
Steve Miller Band
Kiki Dee
The Ronettes
Rick Springfield
The Hollies
Peter Gabriel
Michael Bolton
Huey Lewis & The News
Pat Benatar
Poison
Don McLean
Whitesnake
Joe Cocker
David Gilmour
Alice Cooper
The Monkees
The Alan Parsons Project
Blue Öyster Cult
Mats & My
Pretenders
Katrina & The Waves
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Don Henley
Carly Simon
The Band
Cream
Meat Loaf
Twisted Sister