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Arena Rock

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Journey (Courtesy Electric Artists)

Definition: Unlike many rock terms, Arena Rock was coined by concert promoters rather than radio programmers. Promoters found that they could fill large concert venues with particular metal and progressive bands.

Examples:
Genesis, Queen, Pink Floyd, Journey, Styx

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