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Classic rock is a term used loosely to describe the album released in the early afternoon of 70 artists who have become legendary and, therefore, "classic".
Most of these albums / artists were highly original, becoming influential in many other bands for future generations. No matter what time you were born in Chicago since the 70's you listen to almost ANY have been influenced by bands and artists of that time. So even if you are now only in their teens and you find that favorite band sounds "totally unique", you can bet your bottom dollar that they were influenced by someone from this era (even they do not even know!)
The seventies was a great time for music, because it really was a groundbreaking time for original music. Nothing was copied or rehashed, everyone had their own sound, although, as always in music, the 70 was a continuation and evolution of music from the 60, but more matured in full 70's.
Bands and artists like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Free, Allman Brothers, Queen, Black Sabbath, Cream, David Bowie, Status Quo are examples of acts that made its beginning in the '60s but found his sound and style in the 70's and thus gave rise to many other bands, then added his own flavor to these styles.
Lesser known bands like Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Grand Funk Railroad, Scorpions (which became very large in the 80), Thin Lizzy and are worthy of mentions, but not necessarily be known as legends, which, like other acts, such as the Queen has become absolutely huge and remain so today.
It's the same with the "Guitar Heroes". Almost all guitarists, no matter what age have you heard or heard Hendrix, Clapton. Jimmy Page etc., but there are other guitarists extremely talented and influential that are less well known that the state should be, and legend. Two such examples are Richie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Michael Schenker of UFO. You will find some modern players like Kirk Hammet and Dimebag Darrel were heavily influenced by Michael Schenker, Schenker, but was not really reached "God like" status as some of his contemporaries such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.
I could go for hours of classic rock and there are hundreds of excellent albums that are still available today (and some well excluded), but some songs and albums rate a special mention for his prowess on the guitar and are worthy of your time to have at least a quick listen.
Here is a quick list or less gems of the musical genius known classic that is worth listening to:
Deep Purple:
Guitar: Richie Blackmore:
Choice Album: Made in Japan and Deep Purple in Rock
Songs: Highway Star, Child in Time.
Some of the most blistering guitar work you will ever hear recorded in the early 70s and kept the Guinness Book of Records as the highest in title of all time!
UFO:
Guitarist: Michael Schenker.
Select Albums: Phenomenon and force it.
Songs: Rock Bottom
One of the most exciting solos and dynamic record, was about 18 at the time!
FREE: (later to become "bad company "another great act!)
Guitarist Paul Kossof
Album: Best of Free.
Songs: All Right Now, Fire and Water. Mr. Big [live]
Style simplistic and slow natural tone excellent, all the feelings! The Les Paul directly connected to a marshal, no pedals and no tricks.
WISHBONE ASH:
Guitarists: Andy Powell & Ted Turner.
Albums Choice: Argus and therein lies the rub.
Great melody and harmony twin lead breaks, copied by many acts already! Arrangements very complex
I know I lost many other guitarists and bands here, but the idea is to give an idea of the quantity of unearthed 'jewels' are to be heard beyond the obvious legends!
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Matt is a guitar enthusiast who lives and breathes anything guitar related. He's been playing for a long time and loves talking about guitars with everyone. You can find him frequently playing on his porch. Check out free tips, online lessons, and a guitar forum at his site
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