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Aug 19, 2021 · 6. Punk Rock. Punk rock is always thought of as a blend of garage rock and conventional rock ‘n’ roll. It presented a newly-born alternative to the traditional rock ‘n’ roll music of the 70s. The subgenre includes elements like power chords, extreme vocals, distorted guitars, and fast tempos.
- "I Love Rock 'N Roll" (1981) — Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. So what if it's a cover? Joan Jett & the Blackhearts own this song with every ounce of their being.
- "Born to Run" (1975) — Bruce Springsteen. If "At night, we ride through the mansions of glory/In suicide machines" doesn't sound like a typical rock lyric, it's because this ode to love, cars, and unfulfilled American dreams is anything but typical.
- "Starman" (1972) — David Bowie. David Bowie's "Starman" is a soaring wonder, a sparkly tale about an alien communicating with Earth's children via radio (and phone!).
- "Once in a Lifetime" (1980) — Talking Heads. An ode to disassociation, the Talking Heads' signature song is carried by Tina Weymouth's hypnotic rubber-band bassline and (her husband) Chris Frantz's shuddery beats.
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Nov 4, 2022 · 4. ‘Under Pressure’ by Queen & David Bowie. This 1981 song’s bassline is so brilliant it was borrowed by Vanilla Ice nearly a decade later for ‘Ice Ice Baby’, a 1990 pop-rap hit that ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Hard Rock was influenced by the Psychedelic, Garage, and Blues Rock movements. Unlike classic Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hard Rock was characterized by aggressive vocals, distorted electric guitars, and drums. Early Hard Rock pioneers included Led Zeppelin, Steppenwolf, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Golden Earring.
- “Already Gone” by the Eagles. “Already Gone,” by American country-rock band, the Eagles, is a hard rock song making it on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release in 1974.
- “Back In Black” by AC/DC. “Back in Black” is a tribute to AC/DC’s lead vocalist, Bon Scott, who passed five months before the song’s release. Before Scott’s death, AC/DC has just released their first million-dollar selling album, Highway to Hell.
- “Can’t You See” by Marshall Tucker Band. “Can’t You See” by Southern rock group, Marshall Tucker Band, is about a man leaving his woman and never returning.
- “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd. “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd is an emotional song composed from the perspective of Roger Walters, the band’s former singer-songwriter and bassist.
17. “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” By Aerosmith. A “best of rock songs”‘ list is not complete without “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” a power ballad by American rock band Aerosmith. Released in 1998, the song was written by Diane Warren and was featured in the blockbuster hit Armageddon. The sweeping melody and heartfelt ...
Sep 30, 2022 · 1: Aerosmith, "Sweet Emotion". "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith earns the top spot on our Top 100 Classic Rock Songs list by embodying such an overwhelming portion of the intangible things that make ...
