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2000’s Rock
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Best Rock Songs of the 1990s
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1990’s Rock
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1970’s Rock
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Best Rock Songs of the 1980s
The 1980s were a decade full of great rock music. There were quite a few established bands and artists that experimented with different styles and found new fans. The 1980s were also significant with the emergence of new sub-genres and the continued popularity of established styles. Hair metal became popular in the early part of…