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
BNHM
Bad Company
Badjack
Bastion Rose
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bob Dylan
Boz Scaggs
CORY M. COONS
Cam Cole
Cheap Trick
Chris Rea
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dani Vidi
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Dea Matrona
Def Leppard
Dirkschneider & The Old Gang
Dokken
Dusty Bo
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
FAIR GAME
FerreTT
Flitcraft
Focus
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
Genesis
George Baker Selection
Ghostshaft
Humble Pie
Ian Astbury
Jackdawg
Jake Vaadeland
Jethro
Jethro Tull
Jim Keller
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
Judd Harris
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Crimson
Kris Angelis
Liam St. John
Mark Bogert
Maromaro
Mats & My
Michael Schenker Group
Mota Blues
Mountain
Neil Young
Nic Cester
O KANENAS
ON THE HUNT
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Paul McCartney
Physical Graffiti
Plant
Purpendicular
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rory Gallagher
Rsieh Raxan
Santana
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 Lucky Strokes
The Rolling Stones
The Settlement
The Soul Revival
The Steel Crows
The Tamers
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
The Rolling Stones
Elton John
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
Dire Straits
Bob Dylan
Eagles
TOTO
The Police
Led Zeppelin
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Journey
David Bowie
Aerosmith
Bruce Springsteen
The Doors
Eric Clapton
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Billy Idol
Simon & Garfunkel
Scorpions
Santana
Van Halen
Def Leppard
ZZ Top
George Harrison
KISS
Foreigner
America
Chicago
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
The Outfield
Tom Petty
Men At Work
The Doobie Brothers
The Beach Boys
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Neil Young
Stone Temple Pilots
Supertramp
Air Supply
Paul McCartney
Bob Seger
Van Morrison
James Taylor
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Heart
Genesis
John Lennon
Stereophonics
Jimi Hendrix
Chuck Berry
Kansas
Deep Purple
Kenny Loggins
Roy Orbison
Starship
The Kinks
The Ronettes
Toploader
Boston
Rush
The Who
Buffalo Springfield
The Animals
REO Speedwagon
John Mellencamp
Aaron Frazer
Steve Miller Band
The Cars
Mats & My
Kiki Dee
Stereo Wall
Poison
Don McLean
Peter Gabriel
Huey Lewis & The News
The Hollies
Rick Springfield
The Monkees
Alice Cooper
Joe Cocker
Whitesnake
Pat Benatar
Blue Öyster Cult
Katrina & The Waves
Wings
Pretenders
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Don Henley
Carly Simon
The Band
Cream