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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Long, Long Time
Single - Released December 5, 2025

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Aerosmith
Alcotomic
All Sinners
Ann My Dice
Arrowsmith
Badjack
Baltazar Lora
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bob Dylan
Bryan Adams
Buddy Guy
CORY M. COONS
Cam Cole
Cheap Trick
Dani Vidi
Def Leppard
Devloe
Dokken
Dr. John
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Faces
Fish in a Birdcage
Fleetwood Mac
Funkwrench Blues
Ghostshaft
Golden Earring
Grateful Dead
Guns N' Roses
Humble Pie
Ian Astbury
Jackdawg
Jagged Blue
Jay Buchanan
Jerry Garcia
Jethro
Jethro Tull
Jim Keller
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
John O'Brien
Joker Out
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
Kind Beast
King Crimson
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Lucian Byrne
Marillion
Maromaro
Mars Hall
Mountain
My Silent Bravery
Neil Young
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Orleans
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Paul McCartney
Pink Floyd
Preston James
Puritano
Razorbats
Relentless Pursuit
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rsieh Raxan
Santana
Santo & Johnny
Saturns Downfall
Scarlet Haze
Scorpions
Shadows Of Earth
Soho Dukes
Starmen
Stolen Gin
Tapeworm Electric
Ten Years After
The Beatles
The Birdwatchers
The Cold Stares
The Crimestoppers
The Iveys
The Rolling Stones
The Saints
The Settlement
The Tamers
The Valla
The Who
Tommy Talton
Tony Joe White
Velvet Trip
Warren Zevon
Who on Earth
Wings
Yes
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Queen
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Guns N' Roses
Elton John
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
The Rolling Stones
Billy Joel
TOTO
Led Zeppelin
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
Bob Dylan
Eagles
The Police
David Bowie
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bruce Springsteen
Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Simon & Garfunkel
Santana
Billy Idol
Van Halen
Scorpions
Eric Clapton
Def Leppard
ZZ Top
Chicago
America
KISS
Foreigner
George Harrison
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
Men At Work
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Outfield
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
Jimi Hendrix
Starship
Kansas
Roy Orbison
Chuck Berry
Deep Purple
Stereophonics
Toploader
The Who
The Kinks
REO Speedwagon
The Ronettes
The Animals
Boston
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
Rush
Kiki Dee
The Cars
Grateful Dead
Steve Miller Band
Mats & My
Stereo Wall
The Hollies
Pat Benatar
Peter Gabriel
Rick Springfield
Whitesnake
princess paparazzi
Don McLean
Alice Cooper
Poison
Huey Lewis & The News
The Monkees
Joe Cocker
Cream
Katrina & The Waves
Wings
The Band
Blue Öyster Cult
Carly Simon
Pretenders