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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Aerosmith
Angel
Antony Black
Asia
B.B. King
Bad Company
Badjack
Ben Hemming
Between Worlds
Billy Idol
Black Swan
Black Water Mountain
Blackrose
Blues Delight
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Willmington & Co
Bryan Adams
Bygone
Dani Vidi
Darryl Scotti and Big Yard
Dead Groove
Def Leppard
Don Felder
Don Henley
Donovan
Dylan Baksalara
Dystopica
Eric Clapton
Fireborn
Fish in a Birdcage
Garret T. Willie
Ghostshaft
Head East
Howlin' Wolf
Iggy Pop
Jay Buchanan
Jethro
Jim Morrison
Jimi Jamison
Joe Jackson
John Lee Hooker
John O'Brien
Joker Out
Josh Homme
Judd Harris
Jukebox Storm
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Little River Band
Lucian Byrne
Marco Conelli and his Rogue Commandos
Marillion
Maromaro
Mats & My
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Mentum
Michael Anthony
Mountain
Music City
Night Demon
Oceanside
Peter Gabriel
Pink Floyd
Prisoner
Relentless Pursuit
Retro Cowgirl
Robert Palmer
Robin Trower
Roxy Music
Rsieh Raxan
Rush
Sacred Leather
Saturns Downfall
Shadows Of Earth
Stolen Gin
Storey Littleton
TAILGUNNER
Ted Nugent
The Alan Parsons Project
The Black Crowes
The Cold Stares
The Doors
The Georgia Thunderbolts
The Grass Roots
The Monkees
The Rift
The Rolling Stones
The Settlement
The Ting Tings
Tony Joe White
Tony Venuto
Traffic
VZS
Van Halen
Van Morrison
Velvet Trip
Who on Earth
Wicked Leather
Yes
Zak Smith
Queen
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Guns N' Roses
The Rolling Stones
Elton John
Pink Floyd
Bruce Springsteen
Billy Joel
Måneskin
The Police
Led Zeppelin
Dire Straits
Eagles
TOTO
Bryan Adams
Bob Dylan
Journey
David Bowie
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Aerosmith
The Doors
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Santana
Billy Idol
Scorpions
Van Halen
Simon & Garfunkel
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
ZZ Top
Chicago
KISS
America
Foreigner
George Harrison
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
The Doobie Brothers
The Outfield
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Men At Work
Tom Petty
Supertramp
Air Supply
Paul McCartney
Neil Young
Stone Temple Pilots
Bob Seger
Van Morrison
Jimi Hendrix
Genesis
Heart
John Lennon
James Taylor
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Deep Purple
Stereophonics
Chuck Berry
Kenny Loggins
Rush
Kansas
Roy Orbison
Starship
Buffalo Springfield
The Who
The Animals
The Kinks
REO Speedwagon
John Mellencamp
Boston
The Ronettes
Toploader
Don Henley
The Cars
Mats & My
Kiki Dee
Grateful Dead
Steve Miller Band
Peter Gabriel
The Alan Parsons Project
Poison
Alice Cooper
Don McLean
Rick Springfield
Joe Cocker
Whitesnake
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The Hollies
Pat Benatar
Huey Lewis & The News
Carly Simon
B.B. King
Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Band
Cream
Pretenders
Iggy Pop