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Top 10 Classic Rock Father's Day Gift Ideas

By Dave White, About.com

Does your pop rock? If your dad's a rock 'n' roll fan, consider a gift of Classic Rock for Father's Day.

If you're uncertain about just the right music to give, take a look at this sampling of games, books, videos, clothing, jewelry and accessories.

1. Rock & Roll Triviologies

“All I Really Want To Do” was a hit in 1965 for what band fronted by Roger McGuinn? That's the kind of question you'll have to be able to answer in order to win at Aleken Games' Rock and Roll Triviologies, a game of music trivia from the first 50 years of rock. Build your own band then finish off your opponents as your band earns awards, all by correctly answering fun and interesting questions about rock artists and music.
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2. Apple iPod nano MP3 Player

The iPod nano MP3 Player has a capacity of up to 1,000 songs, in a package about the size of a credit card. Average playback time is 14 hours between battery charges. This is the ideal gift for the Classic Rock fan-on-the-go.
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3. Dick Cavett Show - Rock Icons (1969-1975)

Joni Mitchell skipped Woodstock because her manager felt it was more important to her career that she appear on the Dick Cavett Show, ABC's late night answer to Johnny Carson. This three-DVD set contains interviews and performances by such rock legends as George Harrison, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, David Bowie, and Paul Simon.
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4. Pink Floyd Underwear

Pink Floyd album covers enshrined on 100% cotton knit boxers. Available in small, medium, large, and x-large, machine washable. These will make a Pink Floyd fan out of most anyone!
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5. John Lennon: The New York Years

Photographer Bob Gruen's professional and personal relationship with John Lennon gave him virtually unfettered access to Lennon's most intimate moments during the decade of the '70s. To mark the 25th anniversary of Lennon's death and the 65th anniversary of his birth, Gruen has put together 150 of the best Lennon photos from the New York years, most of them never before published.
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6. 14K Gold Electric Guitar Charm

Wear your electric guitar proudly on a bracelet or necklace. Choose from a variety of styles, in several price ranges.
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7. Got A Revolution! - The Turbulent Flight Of Jefferson Airplane

Jeff Tamarkin's book is a chronicle of the spectacular rise and fall of one of the defining forces of Classic Rock. It also provides a fascinating look at the larger San Francicso music scene of the '60s that also included the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Santana, and Quicksilver Messenger Service.
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8. Atlantic Records 50 Years: The Golden Anniversary Collection

Cream. Led Zeppelin. Rolling Stones. Foreigner. Yes. Derek and the Dominos. Some of classic rocks biggest names were signed to Atlantic Records. This two-CD set features these and many more, all digitally remastered.
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9. Beatles Abbey Road Poster

One of the most famous Beatles album covers, on a 22" x 35" high gloss print.

10. The Art Of Rock: From Presley To Punk

100 photos and over 1,500 illustrations chronicle the colorful and creative history of rock concert and festival posters. This is an essential -- and quite entertaining -- piece of the history of Classic Rock.
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