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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Mama Let Him Play
Single - Released February 19, 2026

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Antony Black
Asia
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Badjack
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Between Worlds
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Black Water Mountain
Blackrose
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Dani Vidi
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Don Felder
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Donovan
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Garret T. Willie
Ghostshaft
Head East
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Jay Buchanan
Jethro
Jim Morrison
Jimi Jamison
Joe Jackson
John Lee Hooker
John O'Brien
Joker Out
Josh Homme
Judd Harris
Jukebox Storm
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Little River Band
Lucian Byrne
Marco Conelli and his Rogue Commandos
Marillion
Maromaro
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Mentum
Michael Anthony
Mountain
Music City
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Goalby
Pink Floyd
Prisoner
Relentless Pursuit
Robert Palmer
Robin Trower
Roxy Music
Rsieh Raxan
Rush
Sacred Leather
Saturns Downfall
Scorpions
Shadows Of Earth
Stolen Gin
Storey Littleton
Strike Force
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Ted Nugent
The Alan Parsons Project
The Black Crowes
The Cold Stares
The Doors
The Georgia Thunderbolts
The Grass Roots
The Monkees
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The Settlement
The Ting Tings
Tony Joe White
Tony Venuto
Traffic
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Velvet Trip
Who on Earth
Wicked Leather
Yes
Zak Smith
Queen
The Beatles
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Elton John
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Bob Dylan
Bryan Adams
Eagles
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TOTO
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Daryl Hall & John Oates
David Bowie
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Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Simon & Garfunkel
Billy Idol
Van Halen
Scorpions
Santana
ZZ Top
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
Chicago
America
KISS
George Harrison
Foreigner
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Men At Work
The Outfield
Jim Croce
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Supertramp
Jimi Hendrix
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Neil Young
Genesis
Heart
Paul Simon
John Lennon
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Kenny Loggins
Kansas
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Chuck Berry
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Roy Orbison
Buffalo Springfield
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John Mellencamp
Boston
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The Ronettes
The Who
Mats & My
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Grateful Dead
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Peter Gabriel
Steve Miller Band
Alice Cooper
Huey Lewis & The News
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B.B. King
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Iggy Pop
Katrina & The Waves
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