Classic Rock History
People and events that have shaped rock music.
Record Store Day
On Saturday, April 19, 2008, hundreds of independently owned music stores across the country will celebrate Record Store Day.
On Saturday, April 19, 2008, hundreds of independently owned music stores across the country will celebrate Record Store Day.
Grunge 101
Grunge 101 - history, description and examples of grunge rock.
Grunge 101 - history, description and examples of grunge rock.
Glam Metal 101
History, description and examples of glam metal rock.
History, description and examples of glam metal rock.
Rockabilly 101
It's true that there is nothing new in rock, only creative amalgamations of what has gone before. This may be the case in the 2000's, with the reworking of New Wave and Garage Rock, but it was also true 50 years ago with the birth of rock and roll. Add frenetic hillbilly to boogie woogie piano, soul shouters and the electrified guitar, and rockabilly was the natural result.
It's true that there is nothing new in rock, only creative amalgamations of what has gone before. This may be the case in the 2000's, with the reworking of New Wave and Garage Rock, but it was also true 50 years ago with the birth of rock and roll. Add frenetic hillbilly to boogie woogie piano, soul shouters and the electrified guitar, and rockabilly was the natural result.
Glam Rock 101
History, description and examples of glam rock.
History, description and examples of glam rock.
Punk Rock 101
History and examples of punk rock and its practitioners.
History and examples of punk rock and its practitioners.
Psychedelic Rock 101
History and examples of Psych Rock and artists who performed Psychedelic Rock.
History and examples of Psych Rock and artists who performed Psychedelic Rock.
2007: The Year Of The Classic Rock Cover Album
This year has seen an unprecedented trend in rock recordings, with the release of no less than five cover albums by classic rock artists.
This year has seen an unprecedented trend in rock recordings, with the release of no less than five cover albums by classic rock artists.
Lynette Sheffield
Bio of guest author Lynette Sheffield.
Bio of guest author Lynette Sheffield.
Blues Rock 101
History, description and examples of the classic rock sub-genre Blues Rock.
History, description and examples of the classic rock sub-genre Blues Rock.
Country Rock 101
History, description and examples of country rock.
History, description and examples of country rock.
About the Author
Information about guest author Paul Rhoads.
Information about guest author Paul Rhoads.
Progressive Rock 101
History, description and examples of Progressive Rock.
History, description and examples of Progressive Rock.
What's Wrong with the Rock Hall?
A look at how the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame works, and why a lot of rock fans question who does and doesn't get in.
A look at how the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame works, and why a lot of rock fans question who does and doesn't get in.
Bands of San Francisco
A look at San Francisco bands who didn't gain lasting fame, but who nonetheless were part of the formation and development of the San Francisco Sound in 60s rock music.
A look at San Francisco bands who didn't gain lasting fame, but who nonetheless were part of the formation and development of the San Francisco Sound in 60s rock music.
Classic Rock 101
Definition and evolution of classic rock
Definition and evolution of classic rock
Collecting Vinyl Records
Why and how people collect vinyl LPs and singles
Why and how people collect vinyl LPs and singles
Myths and Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Popular, but untrue stories about rock bands and artists
Popular, but untrue stories about rock bands and artists
Rock 'n' Roll Ghost Stories
These make for some entertaining Halloween tales
These make for some entertaining Halloween tales
Rocky Rock Band Reunions
A look at classic rock bands who have disbanded due to internal conflicts, then sold out their reunion concerts and tours.
A look at classic rock bands who have disbanded due to internal conflicts, then sold out their reunion concerts and tours.
Southern Rock 101
Hard rock guitar, boogie rhythms, and lyrics about the South
Hard rock guitar, boogie rhythms, and lyrics about the South
Summer of Love Turns 40
How the summer of '67 got its famous name
How the summer of '67 got its famous name
Summer of Love: Where Were You?
Memories of the summer of '67
Memories of the summer of '67
Summers of Classic Rock
1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1976
1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1976
Surf Rock 101
It started as rock without lyrics
It started as rock without lyrics
Twelve Days Of Christmas Past
What was happening in classic rock during the holiday seasons 1966-1977
What was happening in classic rock during the holiday seasons 1966-1977
Vinyl Classic Rock
Guide to collecting original vinyl albums and singles
Guide to collecting original vinyl albums and singles
Woodstock 101
The story of a weekend in August 1969 that changed the course of rock music
The story of a weekend in August 1969 that changed the course of rock music