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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Air Supply
Andy Fairweather Low
Ax and the Hatchetmen
BNHM
Badjack
Bill Medley
Billy Morrison
Boy Leadfoot
CHILD OF PANOPTES
Care of Night
Cash & Skye
Christian Mistress
Clay Street Unit
Cranberry Suit
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Damiano David
Dan Fogelberg
David Bowie
David Lee Roth
Daylight Robbery!
Dead Groove
Def Leppard
Derek Johnson
Dirkschneider
Dirty Honey
Dylan Baksalara
El Drogas
Elliott Murphy
Ellis Mano Band
Eloy
Eric Cannata
First to Eleven
Flower Chanel.
Gary Dranow
Genesis
Ginger Evil
Golden Everything
Gotthard
Haast Hunter
Humble Pie
IAMTHELIVING
IVG
Jack Valero
Jake Vaadeland
Jean-Baptiste Guegan
Jethro Tull
Jimmy Page
John Fogerty
John Lodge
Justus and The Limits
Kevin Koplar
Liam St. John
Löanshark
Magg Dylan
Mats & My
Mean Mistreater
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Michael Bolton
Mitch Ryder
Moon Fever
MotherEarth
Mr. Dad
Neil Young
New Silver Girl
Niviane
Nuova Era
Oscar Klassen
Paham
Perfect Plan
Plush
Robin McAuley
Ronnie Romero
Rush
Sahara Grim
Sammy Hagar
Santana
Shadows Of Earth
Slow Bounce
Soul Twin Messiah
Space Cadets
Spiders
Stereophonics
THE STRAZE
Temptress
The Beckies
The Black Crowes
The Damn Truth
The Darkness
The Jaws of Brooklyn
The Jellybricks
The Liverbirds
The Night Flight Orchestra
The Prairie Dogz
The Velveteers
The Warsaw Clinic
Tom Petty
Van Morrison
Winston Brey
Wolvespirit
Yes
Queen
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
David Bowie
Billy Joel
The Police
Eagles
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
TOTO
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Aerosmith
Van Morrison
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Simon & Garfunkel
Electric Light Orchestra
Black Sabbath
Van Halen
The Beach Boys
ZZ Top
Paul McCartney
Chicago
America
Neil Young
Foreigner
Santana
Eric Clapton
Def Leppard
Billy Idol
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
The Mamas & The Papas
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Jim Croce
The Outfield
Men At Work
Tom Petty
Roy Orbison
The Doobie Brothers
Air Supply
Bob Seger
Stone Temple Pilots
Supertramp
Soundgarden
Steely Dan
George Harrison
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Paul Simon
James Taylor
Heart
Genesis
Chuck Berry
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Starship
Deep Purple
The Who
Toploader
REO Speedwagon
The Kinks
Boston
Aaron Frazer
Rush
John Mellencamp
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
Kiki Dee
Wings
Steve Miller Band
The Cars
The Hollies
Michael Bolton
Rick Springfield
Huey Lewis & The News
Peter Gabriel
Poison
Don McLean
David Gilmour
The Alan Parsons Project
Pat Benatar
Whitesnake
Joe Cocker
The Monkees
Alice Cooper
Blue Öyster Cult
The Band
Stereophonics
Carly Simon
Pretenders
Katrina & The Waves
Mats & My
Cream
Don Henley
Stevie Ray Vaughan