Classic rock is a term that grew out of a radio format called AOR (Album Oriented Rock), and generally refers to rock music produced between 1964-75. Here are some tunes that most fans agree are indeed classics.
“I Want To Hold Your Hand’ The Beatles, 1964: With its jangly guitars, harmonizing vocals and pop lyrics, this no-frills rocker proves that sometimes simple is best. Considered to have launched the British Invasion.
“(I Can-t Get No) Satisfaction’ (more…)
Classic rock has been known as the stepping stone for all kinds of different music. In today’s modern times we are living in there has never been a greater variety of music. Ranging from classic rock, punk rock, heavy metal, hip hop and rap just to mention a few in the music industry and all seems to be growing. The influential essence that classic rock has fused all kinds of music together sometimes brings artists from (more…)
There have been many great personalities over the years in Rock music. Some of the very best were the veterans of the 1970s and 1980s. These people have been shocking the world with their larger-than life antics and stage presence. Folks like Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent know how to keep an audience interested and they are professionals in their craft. Even now both of these stars still captivate audiences all over the world.
Ted Nugent has become world famous over the last 4 (more…)
It’s always difficult to trace the effect of classic rock on ensuing musical styles. Many musicians and critics of the last 20 years have attempted to distance themselves from the bands and artists whose singular passions left an indelible mark in the annals of rock history. Looking back on it now, it’s easy to claim that the classic rock era had its share of acts whose work doesn’t measure up to today’s standards. This opinion, however, serves to ignore the undeniable contributions made by a great many of (more…)
