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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It's a Sin
Single - Released November 28, 2025

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Aerosmith
Alcotomic
All Sinners
Ann My Dice
Arrowsmith
Bad Company
Badjack
Baltazar Lora
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bob Dylan
Bryan Adams
Buddy Guy
CORY M. COONS
Cam Cole
Cheap Trick
Dani Vidi
David Bowie
Def Leppard
Dokken
Dr. John
Dusty Bo
Dylan Baksalara
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Fish in a Birdcage
Fleetwood Mac
Funkwrench Blues
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
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
Razorbats
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 Birdwatchers
The Cold Stares
The Crimestoppers
The Iveys
The Rolling Stones
The Saints
The Settlement
The Steel Crows
The Tamers
The Valla
The Who
Thin Lizzy
Tommy Talton
Tony Joe White
Van Morrison
Velvet Trip
Warren Zevon
Who on Earth
Wings
Yes
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Queen
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Måneskin
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
Bryan Adams
Eagles
The Police
TOTO
Bob Dylan
Journey
David Bowie
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bruce Springsteen
Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Doors
Santana
Billy Idol
Van Halen
Scorpions
Simon & Garfunkel
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
ZZ Top
Foreigner
Chicago
KISS
America
George Harrison
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
The Outfield
The Mamas & The Papas
Men At Work
Jim Croce
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Supertramp
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Genesis
Heart
James Taylor
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
John Lennon
Kenny Loggins
Jimi Hendrix
Kansas
Stereophonics
Chuck Berry
Starship
Deep Purple
Roy Orbison
The Animals
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
REO Speedwagon
The Who
Rush
Toploader
The Kinks
The Ronettes
Boston
Mats & My
The Cars
Steve Miller Band
Stereo Wall
Kiki Dee
Alice Cooper
Rick Springfield
Joe Cocker
The Monkees
Whitesnake
Pat Benatar
Poison
Don McLean
The Hollies
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Peter Gabriel
Huey Lewis & The News
Carly Simon
Cream
Pretenders
Katrina & The Waves
Wings
The Band
Don Henley
Blue Öyster Cult
Stevie Ray Vaughan