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Classic Rock

Classic rock is the canon of 1960s–1980s album rock as consecrated by radio: Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Queen. Less a genre than an era's greatest-hits memory, it defines what several generations mean by "rock."

Classic Rock on Riffiter: 423 albums, 6 rated by the community, averaging 4.4/5, spanning 1965 to 2023, from 24 artists including The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, KISS.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular classic rock artist?
The most popular classic rock artist on Riffiter is The Who, rated by 9 listeners.
What is the best classic rock album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best classic rock album on Riffiter is Who's Next by The Who (4.7/5 from 5 ratings). See the full best classic rock albums ranking.
How many classic rock albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 423 albums, 6 rated by the community, averaging 4.4/5. Browse them all on the classic rock albums page.
When was classic rock's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for classic rock on Riffiter is the 1970s. Its catalogue here spans 1965 to 2023.

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