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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Holding Onto The Holy
Album - 10 Tracks - Released January 24, 2025

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Aerosmith
Alcotomic
Alice Cooper
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Bad Company
Billy Idol
Billy Morrison
Billy Squier
Blue Öyster Cult
Buffalo Speedway
CORY M. COONS
Chicago
Chris Thompson
Clay Street Unit
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Crossbone Skully
Damiano David
Dave Browne Project
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Deep Purple
Def Leppard
Don Henley
Dylan Baksalara
El Vez
Eric Cannata
Eric Clapton
Filippa Nässil
Fire in the City
FlamThrower
Fleetwood Mac
Foghat
Foreigner
Gaskin
Gato Fiero
George Harrison
Ghost In The Machine
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IOMMI
Idle Lane
Janis Joplin
Jeannie Piersol
Jethro Tull
Jimi Hendrix
John Mellencamp
Karla Devito
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Falcon
Kurt Deimer
LOOZBONE
Liam St. John
Mal Robinson
Marciano Cantero
Marcus Morales
Mountain
Myles Kennedy
Neil Young
Nightsweat
O KANENAS
PETTY
Paul Simon
Pontus J Back
Queen
Rakkere
Randy Roberts
Relentless Pursuit
Return to Dust
Ringo Starr
Santana
Sean Power & The Main Street Band
Serena's Fire
Soul Circus Cowboys
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stolen Gin
The Crooked Rugs
The Fabus Four
The Flying Grey Suns
The Ides Of March
The Jansson's Temptation Experience
The Kinks
The Mamas & The Papas
The Rolling Stones
The Tano Jones Revelry
The Velveteers
The Wake Woods
Thin Lizzy
Toby Lee
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tony Venuto
Ulysses Wells
Uriah Heep
Van Morrison
Whitesnake
Yes
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Zak Smith
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ozzy
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Queen
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
David Bowie
Billy Joel
Eagles
The Police
Led Zeppelin
Dire Straits
TOTO
Journey
Aerosmith
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Van Morrison
The Doors
Black Sabbath
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Bob Dylan
Electric Light Orchestra
Simon & Garfunkel
Van Halen
The Beach Boys
ZZ Top
Paul McCartney
Ozzy Osbourne
Neil Young
Foreigner
Santana
America
Chicago
Eric Clapton
Jim Croce
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Def Leppard
The Mamas & The Papas
Men At Work
Tom Petty
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Roy Orbison
Billy Idol
Jimi Hendrix
Steve Miller Band
Soundgarden
Stone Temple Pilots
Bob Seger
Supertramp
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Heart
Genesis
James Taylor
George Harrison
Chuck Berry
The Who
Kansas
Deep Purple
Starship
Kenny Loggins
The Kinks
Boston
Rush
REO Speedwagon
Buffalo Springfield
The Animals
John Mellencamp
The Cars
Don McLean
Poison
David Gilmour
The Monkees
Alice Cooper
Joe Cocker
Wings
Whitesnake
Rick Springfield
Lou Reed
Pat Benatar
Allman Brothers Band
Peter Gabriel
The Hollies
Huey Lewis & The News
Cream
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pretenders
The Alan Parsons Project
Don Henley
The Band
Carly Simon
Blue Öyster Cult
Janis Joplin
T. Rex
Carlos Santana
B.B. King
Carole King
Twisted Sister
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