Classic rock was originally conceived as a radio station programming format which evolved from the album oriented rock (AOR) format in the early-1980s. In the United States, this rock music format now features a large playlist of songs ranging from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, with some stations including a limited number of current releases.
The classic rock stations recreate the sound of Album Oriented Rock (AOR) stations of the 60s-90s (although usually with a much more limited playlist) and appeal mainly to adults, rather than teenagers. Some classic-rock stations also play a limited number of current releases which are stylistically consistent with the station's ...
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A groovy song with a vintage vibe. It starts off with a blast of garage rock weirdness before settling into a sleazy, laid-back Rolling Stones groove. Then the chorus arrives - and it's back to the garage again. Organs and stoner-rock guitars take this track to psychedelic heaven. Far out, man. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A low-down, dirty rock song fusing the style of The White Stripes & Black Keys to the classic rock tones of Aerosmith & AC/DC. The guitars are filthy, the drums are rock-solid, there's a saloon piano... and the chorus explodes in psychedelic glory with a Vox Continental organ. Groovy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A greasy, groovy classic rock song with a hip-hop twist. Like The Allman Brothers jamming with The Beastie Boys. Sleigh bells, cowbell, fuzz bass, and sleazy guitars all held together by a funky Led Zeppelin-esque drum beat. Perfect for beer commercials, party scenes, & sports. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This is an energetic rock track, a sold-out arena anthem with plenty of attitude and spirit. Great for sports and classic sport moments. Hands and rock fists in the air. For those about to rock, we salute you! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This alternative / indie rock track recalls the work of The Beastie Boys and Beck. The pounding hip-hop drums are joined by fuzzy guitars, a church organ, and upright bass. Sounds like the early 90's alt-rock explosion. Hints of Kings of Leon. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A cool and retro 1960's style indie pop track. Groovy surf guitars, happy sixties melodies - the perfect track for capturing that authentic and retro 60s sound in your next project. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Mid-tempo, instrumental rock track. Features a bluesy guitar riff, echoing slide guitar lines, lead guitar melodies with real drums, driving bass. Bongos, congas and percussion complement to the groovy rhythm. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A bright, bouncy indie rock song with elements of rockabilly and Britpop. Twangy / jangly guitars and a melodic bassline are joined by horns and organ in the chorus. It's fun, it's quirky, and it's very playful. It's like The Smiths, Blur and Burt Bacharach joining forces. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Slow, doom-laden, guitar based rock track featuring a stomping simple beat and guitar melodies. Dark and ominous. Perfect for bikers, tough, hard-charging road tests, mean-spirited bad guy showdowns, High Noon adventures, superhero films, alley takedowns, gang warfare, macho menswear, jeans promos. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Retro 80's hard rock soaked in glory and reverb. Think Top Gun. Heroic theme with blazing guitar licks and an uplifting chorus. Synth bass and electronic drum machine lend a special character to this track. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This dark, aggressive alternative rock song combines riff-rock a la Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys with the cold electronic elements (synths, strings, etc.) of Nine Inch Nails. The beat is primal and the fuzzy guitars are menacing. Would be perfect for sports or high-action scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This upbeat, happy-go-lucky rockabilly track features some very greasy guitars, a quirky organ, swingin' drums, handclaps and a cowbell. It's a fast-paced toe-tapper that has hints of The Stray Cats and The Violent Femmes. It's simple, it's fun, and it's perfect for high-energy happy scenes. Instrumental, Rock, 50s Rock
Energetic and upbeat, featuring gritty electric guitars and powerful drum beat that leaves a driving and lively mood. Great for TV and radio commercials, TV instrumentals, documentaries and film. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This happy and playful song is a swingin' ode to 50's pop and rockabilly. All the hallmarks of 50s pop are here - greasy guitars with plenty of tremolo & spring reverb, saxophone, trumpets, an upright bass, and some jazzy drums. Recalls the work of The Stray Cats, The Reverend Horton Heat, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
An authentic rock n roll track with a memorable guitar riff that brings to mind the classics. A hard driving duel guitar attack propelled by thundering drums makes a great soundtrack for extreme sports footage, highlight reels, or anything needing a kick, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Balls to the walls rock ‘n’ roll. This guitar based track is rough, distorted and has roots in the glam rock days of the 1970’s. Thumping bass, claps and pounding drums project this track into a great fit for youth drama, period pieces, commercials and city lifestyle. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rough and confident classic rock'n roll / hard rock with a groove and feel similar to AC/DC etc. Rowdy / Tough guy / Cruising, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This tracks blends vintage rock / classic rock sounds with modern styles of playing, similar to the way ‘The Black Keys’ do, The massive drum sounds and screaming lead guitars bring energy to the piece making it perfect for men's shows, masculine type presentations, Big boys with big toys, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Positive uplifting heartland rock with a great feel. Upbeat with a steady rhythmic flow, catchy. Clean electric guitars, catchy cool bass guitar, good steady drum beat with nice subtle fills. A feelgood sound that 's good for motivational inspirational corporate moving forward discovery infographics, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
A fast and cool rock track featuring loads of power, energy, screaming guitars and more. Suitable for action and sport videos and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic rock / rockabilly with cool retro sound. Good for men & motors. Upbeat and happy with a care free, rock 'n roll sound. The sound / production is deliberately somewhat trashy, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A trip back to the early 70s when raw guitars ruled the world! This is a " knock off " of All Right Now by Free. Upbeat positive and catchy. Authentic sound production and guitar from the era. Punchy, rhythmic. Good for good times, fun times, cars party, any media needing playful upbeat classic rock, Instrumental
Loose and groovy, featuring a gritty electric guitar and smoky rock/funk bass and drums that leaves a playful and driving mood. Sounds like Jimi Hendrix. Great for TV and radio commercials, TV instrumentals, documentaries and film. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock instrumental in the style of AC/DC. Driving and rhythmic, without frills. Very cool and straight forward. Great for Film/TV, sports, commercials, corporate, Ad. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A powerful and driving rock track featuring distorted guitars, solid bass and strong drums. Great for sports, achievement, motorcycles, car racing and more. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Driving rock tune with a heavy bluesy accent. Great for motor sports and cars, beer-drinking tough guys and anything macho and rough. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
An energetic and powerful classic rock'n roll track featuring driving guitars, upbeat drums and solid bass. Great for sports and racing, youth, motorcycle videos, bad-ass hombres and more. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rough / Classic Rock / Fun Sports: Shredder rock / metal, with lots of guitar solos. Typical late 80s and early 90s instrumental rock used ad lib as motor sports soundtrack, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Guitar driven, western influenced classic rock instrumental. Inspired by the legends of vintage rock: The Eagles, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, The Byrds, etc. Unwinding with a beer after a long day at work. Perfect as background music for a positive scene in a commercial or television show, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Retro and fun - a great piece of instrumental royalty free sixties music which perfectly captures that early 1960's style sound. Upbeat, uptempo, with riffing guitars and fun harmonica lines. Bring the flower power back and enjoy the retro sounds of the 60s. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rock guitars, drums and mysterious ambient elements combine to give a feeling of racing across the harsh desert in a rally car, also working and achieving, pushing through. Futuristic and slightly spooky, great for motorsport, bikers and grease monkeys! Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Pent-up energy intro that explodes into racing jangly guitars -- an indie rock Adrenalin fest; Revving roaring engines, street races, sweaty high energy sports, competitions, endurance, contests, big trucks, road test, marathon, chase scene, bikers out for thrills. These come to mind with this song. Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
Electric guitars, bass and drums play retro pop rock A/B patterns with country-flavored lead fills, inspired by The Rolling Stones. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions and media spots. Key of D, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock instrumental in the style of AC/DC. Driving and rhythmic, without frills. Exactly what you'd expect. Great for Film/TV movie soundtracks, extreme sports, commercials, corporate, car chase. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Energetic driving instrumental rock. Throaty overdrive rhythmic guitar with steady bass guitar and drums. A sense of determination and action. Upbeat, edgy, it packs a punch! Straight to the point rock, raw and raunchy. Power with a tough pushy vibe. Great for any media needing real pure edgy rock. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Synthesizers, electric guitars, bass, clavinet, piano, percussion and drums play energetic arrangement reminiscent of pop/rock eras. Suggested for retro and dance club scenes, crime-in-progress sequences, depictions of fast lifestyle, transitions and montages. Key of C Minor, 130 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
This instrumental track is as titled. An agressively bouncing single Acoustic string leading into and full indie rock and roll assualt featuring slide guitar. The tone here is very organic and classic. Real instrument recorded with micrphones. Instrumental, Rock, Roots Rock
An " up " lively light hearted joyful fanfare rock rendition. A unique compositional structure. Layered electric rock guitars, very orchestrated. Simple drums and bass guitar in support delivering a dynamic big sounding impact on the chord changes. This will make your media stand out from the rest! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Energetic, driving and powerful, Classic Rock track featuring catchy electric guitar riffs, easy to remember melodies, strong bass and powerful drums. Upbeat and positive, with a nice energy level. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Fast and fun Indie rock track with lots of attitude. Great for sports, bmx, skateboarding and any lively / action filled fun and adventures. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rough / Classic Rock / Fun Sports: A rough, determined and slightly dirty, uptempo rock track with a moderate energy level and a good forward drive. Suitable for racing / motorsports, offroad / rally, skating, gritty teenage sports / X-Games, fun sports and more. Slight punk element, combined with a, Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Rock heavy with beautiful orchestral builds that extend the power of this track. heavy guitar riff that assaults the airwaves but enhances the total experience. Powerful and motivated, committed to the end. Solid and strong, great music for corporation introduction and product launch. Not dull, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A muscular garage rock track. Dirty guitar riffs, roomy drums, and grungy bass lay down an irresistible groove. Later, the band holds things down while the guitars take off with a catchy upper-register hook. Swaggering, noisy, and fun. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Modern, indie rock song in the style of Tame Impala. Hard pounding drums with funky distorted guitar rhythms and compelling melodies. Works perfectly in todays hipster ads and TV series. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
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