5 Best Classic British Rock Bands
Some of the best and most iconic bands in classic rock were British. Groups like the Beatles had major chart success, and their influence still reverberates.
Read MoreSome of the best and most iconic bands in classic rock were British. Groups like the Beatles had major chart success, and their influence still reverberates.
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Read MorePlenty of rock acts have drawn from country for their work, with the results ranging from near-satires to wild reimaginings to straightforward rerecordings.
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Read MoreClassic rock bands pioneered the epically long song. These lengthy tracks from bands like the Allman Brothers, Genesis, and Pink Floyd sound even cooler today.
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Read MoreRock music enjoyed one of its best years in 1971, and these timeless albums from the likes of Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are the cream of the crop.
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Read MoreSteely Dan's perfectionism brough out career defining performances from elite session musicians, from Jeff "Skunk" Baxter to Larry Carlton.
Read MoreThe music of the 1970s was basically an ode to dancing and romantic love, with songs by acts like Al Green and Stevie Wonder being great for the dance floor.
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Read MoreIn the decade since David Bowie died of liver cancer, his star may have dimmed, which is a shame since he is required listening for younger generations.
Read MoreWhile the Doobie Brothers have seen multiple peaks over the course of their career, one year in particular was undoubtedly when they hit their zenith.
Read MorePatti Smith's body of work is full of classics that deserve to be remembered, embraced, and studied by a new generation of listeners
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Read MoreThere's a timeless, pan-rock quality to Sheryl Crow's music, one that crosses genres, generations, and listeners' backgrounds to lift her into rock's pantheon.
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