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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Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield
Album - 17 Tracks - Released November 21, 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
Dani Vidi
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Dea Matrona
Def Leppard
Dokken
Dr. John
Dusty Bo
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
Eric Clapton
FAIR GAME
Fish in a Birdcage
Flitcraft
Foreigner
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
Ghostshaft
Golden Earring
Humble Pie
Ian Astbury
Jackdawg
Jagged Blue
Jerry Garcia
Jethro
Jethro Tull
Jim Keller
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
John O'Brien
Joker Out
Judd Harris
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
Kind Beast
King Crimson
Kris Angelis
Liam St. John
Little Feat
Mark Bogert
Maromaro
Mars Hall
Mountain
Neil Young
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Paul McCartney
Pink Floyd
Preston James
Puritano
Relentless Pursuit
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rory Gallagher
Rsieh Raxan
Santana
Santo & Johnny
Saturns Downfall
Scarlet Haze
Scorpions
Stolen Gin
Tapeworm Electric
Ten Years After
The Beatles
The Cold Stares
The Crimestoppers
The Half-Cubes
The Rolling Stones
The Settlement
The Steel Crows
The Tamers
The Who
Thin Lizzy
Tommy Talton
Tony Joe White
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
Té de Brujas
Van Morrison
Warren Zevon
Who on Earth
Wings
Yes
Queen
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
The Rolling Stones
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
Led Zeppelin
Dire Straits
TOTO
Eagles
The Police
Bob Dylan
Journey
David Bowie
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bruce Springsteen
Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Billy Idol
Santana
Simon & Garfunkel
Van Halen
Scorpions
Eric Clapton
Def Leppard
ZZ Top
Chicago
America
KISS
Foreigner
George Harrison
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
The Mamas & The Papas
Men At Work
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Outfield
Jim Croce
Supertramp
Neil Young
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Genesis
Steely Dan
Heart
James Taylor
Paul Simon
John Lennon
Kenny Loggins
Kansas
Chuck Berry
Stereophonics
Deep Purple
Jimi Hendrix
Roy Orbison
Starship
Buffalo Springfield
The Animals
John Mellencamp
Toploader
The Who
Rush
Boston
The Ronettes
REO Speedwagon
The Kinks
Steve Miller Band
Mats & My
The Cars
Kiki Dee
Stereo Wall
Alice Cooper
Joe Cocker
The Monkees
Whitesnake
Rick Springfield
Pat Benatar
The Hollies
Poison
Don McLean
Peter Gabriel
Huey Lewis & The News
Blue Öyster Cult
Cream
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Don Henley
Katrina & The Waves
Carly Simon
Wings
Pretenders
The Band
Björn Skifs
Twisted Sister