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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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
Focus
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
Joker Out
Judd Harris
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
Kind Beast
King Crimson
Kris Angelis
Liam St. John
Little Feat
Mark Bogert
Maromaro
Mountain
Neil Young
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Paul McCartney
Pink Floyd
Preston James
Puritano
Purpendicular
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rory Gallagher
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 Soul Revival
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
brown eyed girl
Queen
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Måneskin
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
Eagles
The Police
TOTO
Bob Dylan
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
David Bowie
Bruce Springsteen
Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Santana
Billy Idol
Van Halen
Scorpions
Simon & Garfunkel
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
ZZ Top
Foreigner
Chicago
KISS
America
George Harrison
The Outfield
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
The Mamas & The Papas
Men At Work
Jim Croce
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Supertramp
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Genesis
Heart
James Taylor
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
John Lennon
Kenny Loggins
Jimi Hendrix
Kansas
Stereophonics
Starship
Chuck Berry
Deep Purple
Roy Orbison
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
The Who
REO Speedwagon
Rush
Toploader
The Kinks
The Ronettes
Boston
Mats & My
The Cars
Steve Miller Band
Stereo Wall
Kiki Dee
Alice Cooper
Rick Springfield
Joe Cocker
The Monkees
Whitesnake
Pat Benatar
Poison
Don McLean
The Hollies
Peter Gabriel
Huey Lewis & The News
Carly Simon
Pretenders
Blue Öyster Cult
Wings
Katrina & The Waves
Cream
Don Henley
The Band
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Björn Skifs
Carlos Santana