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Van Halen’s music is an electrifying blend of hard rock and virtuosic guitar, with Eddie Van Halen’s iconic shredding leading the charge. Fast, fiery, and full of swagger, their songs combine infectious hooks, explosive energy, and high-flying solos, defining ’80s rock with a mix of fun and precision.
Cheap Trick, the legendary power-pop band known for their catchy melodies and electrifying live performances, was formed in Rockford, Illinois, in 1973
Combining blues, hard rock, folk, and experimental elements, Led Zeppelin pioneered a powerful sound that became a blueprint for modern rock and heavy metal.
The Genesis story covers three distinctly different periods: Genesis with Peter Gabriel, then the post-Gabriel Genesis, and finally the ‘80s Phil Collins-led incarnation with remaining members Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks. Active Members Start Date: End Date:
There were so many amazing rock songs in the 1970s. Many have stood the test of time and continue to be popular today. Quite a few of the rock songs from the 1970s have been mentioned as influencing numerous other artists. This is a list of our favorite songs from what many people think was…
Led Zeppelin pictured above Rock music experienced a golden era in the 1970s, giving rise to several classic albums that helped determine the course of the genre. The decade saw the arrival of Heavy Metal (Black Sabbath “Paranoid”) countered the birth of Corporate Rock (Boston’s self-title debut). Punk Rock hit hard with the end of…
The allure of Rock ‘n’ Roll transcended oceans, firmly entrenching itself in England just as it had in the U.S. Yet, across the Atlantic, British youth found themselves amalgamating Rock ‘n’ Roll and R&B, unconcerned with the distinctions between them. When British artists began emulating these sounds, they blended their unique perspectives into the mix,…
Classic rock traditionally refers to the music that dominated the 1960s and 1970s, featuring legendary artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd. These bands defined the sound of an era, creating influential songs that remain timeless and continue to shape modern music. As rock music evolves, many artists…
Entertainment! turns funk and punk into a weapon, slicing through complacency with jagged riffs and lyrics like acid on the tongue. Gang of Four built an album that dances as hard as it detonates, a groove-heavy critique that still sounds sharp enough to draw blood.
Dream Police spins obsession into arena-sized pop-rock chaos, with paranoia wrapped in riffs and drama dripping from every hook. Cheap Trick turns glossy melodies and razor-edged guitars into a neon fever dream that refuses to settle down or play nice.