In the '60s, rock was starting to experiment. These three guitar-heavy songs helped turn the tide of rock in 1967.

Rock doesn't always need lyrics, and these classic instrumentals from Led Zeppelin, Santana, Van Halen, and more show how!

Classic rock is arguably the most beloved genre of music across multiple generations, now in the thick of its seventh decade. The genre boasts many of the best-selling artists of all time as its ...

While most rock songs center around a titular electric guitar riff, Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” uses a bassline as the basic building block. John Deacon’s riff is almost as iconic as the ...

Steve Miller has been called a classic rock hero, rock’s “grumpy old man,” the creator of “timeless rock hits” and more. His outspoken ways have earned fans and foes, but one thing we know for sure: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

Do you miss the '80s? Well, just tune into your local classic rock station, problem solved! According to Mediabase, a music industry service that monitors airplay in over 180 markets, 25 of the 40 ...

If you're after great classic rock, Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde, Television's Marquee Moon, and Black Sabbath's Paranoid are ...

Steve Miller has been called a classic rock hero, rock’s “grumpy old man,” the creator of “timeless rock hits” and more. His outspoken ways have earned fans and foes, but one thing we know for sure: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Dad-rock is this fascinating label in pop culture that’s often ...