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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Miniskirts And Rainbows
Album - 19 Tracks - Released November 28, 2025

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Aerosmith
Alcotomic
All Sinners
Ann My Dice
Arrowsmith
BNHM
Bad Company
Badjack
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bob Dylan
Boz Scaggs
Buddy Guy
CORY M. COONS
Cam Cole
Cheap Trick
Chris Rea
Dani Vidi
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Dea Matrona
Def Leppard
Dokken
Dr. John
Dusty Bo
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Fish in a Birdcage
Flitcraft
Funkwrench Blues
Gary Dranow
Ghostshaft
Golden Earring
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
Judd Harris
KISS
Keith and the Cockroaches
Kind Beast
King Crimson
Kris Angelis
Liam St. John
Little Feat
Lucian Byrne
Mark Bogert
Maromaro
Mars Hall
Mountain
Neil Young
Oceanside
Origem da Alma
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Paul McCartney
Pink Floyd
Preston James
Puritano
Relentless Pursuit
Rick Hughes
Robin Trower
Rory Gallagher
Rsieh Raxan
Santana
Santo & Johnny
Saturns Downfall
Scarlet Haze
Scorpions
Starmen
Stolen Gin
Tapeworm Electric
Ten Years After
The Beatles
The Cold Stares
The Crimestoppers
The Half-Cubes
The Iveys
The Rolling Stones
The Settlement
The Steel Crows
The Tamers
The Who
Thin Lizzy
Tommy Talton
Van Morrison
Warren Zevon
Who on Earth
Wings
Yes
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Queen
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Måneskin
Pink Floyd
The Rolling Stones
Billy Joel
TOTO
Led Zeppelin
Bob Dylan
Eagles
Dire Straits
The Police
David Bowie
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Journey
Aerosmith
Bruce Springsteen
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Billy Idol
Simon & Garfunkel
Santana
Scorpions
Van Halen
Eric Clapton
Def Leppard
ZZ Top
Chicago
George Harrison
KISS
America
Foreigner
The Mamas & The Papas
The Doobie Brothers
Jim Croce
The Outfield
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Men At Work
Supertramp
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Stone Temple Pilots
Genesis
Heart
Steely Dan
John Lennon
James Taylor
Paul Simon
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Starship
Roy Orbison
Deep Purple
Chuck Berry
Stereophonics
Jimi Hendrix
Rush
The Animals
John Mellencamp
Buffalo Springfield
The Ronettes
REO Speedwagon
The Who
Boston
Toploader
The Kinks
Mats & My
Kiki Dee
The Cars
Steve Miller Band
Stereo Wall
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Joe Cocker
Whitesnake
Poison
Don McLean
Alice Cooper
Peter Gabriel
Pat Benatar
Huey Lewis & The News
Rick Springfield
The Hollies
The Monkees
Blue Öyster Cult
Wings
Cream
Carly Simon
Katrina & The Waves
The Band
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pretenders
Don Henley
Meat Loaf