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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Live in Europe 1964 (2025 Remaster)
Album - 9 Tracks - Released January 23, 2026

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Alvaro Suite
Angel
Ann My Dice
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Asia
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Baltazar Lora
Between Worlds
Billy Idol
Blackrose
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Bygone
Cheap Trick
Dani Vidi
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Devloe
Don Henley
Donovan
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Fish in a Birdcage
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Grateful Dead
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Howlin' Wolf
Humble Pie
Hällas
Jerry Garcia
Jethro Tull
Jim Keller
Jimi Jamison
Joe Jackson
John Helliwell
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John O'Brien
Judd Harris
KISS
Kind Beast
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Little River Band
Lucian Byrne
Marillion
Maromaro
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Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Mentum
Michael Anthony
Mountain
My Silent Bravery
Neil Young
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Goalby
Pink Floyd
Relentless Pursuit
Robert Palmer
Robin Trower
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Wigwam
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