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 rhythmic repetitious groove, beat. Cool upbeat catchy. A solid funk rock groove. Rhythm guitar in support similar to " The Police ". Good for bed track background moderate action suspense attitude, crime in progress, coolness. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A cool driving rock track with a great beat and groove. Sounds similar to Money for Nothing by Dire Straits. A deep and throaty guitar sound. Raw, edgy and right to the point, raw to the bone rock! Very catchy and addictive. A great killer guitar riff with a rhythmic feel. Steady, tough and bad! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Instrumental classic heavy guitar rock ala Led Zeppelin, Guess Who, Jeff Beck, The Black Crowes, Wolfmother, White Stripes, Jet. Heavy groove and riffs great for hard working scenes, building, construction, renovation, car chase. Full rock band instrumentation. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Hard rocking, high-octane heavy metal instrumental with a fast and furious exciting beat. Aggressive and intense, with powerful raw and crunchy distorted electric guitars, shredding double lead lines with squealing dive bomb effects, bass and drums. Creates an extremely edgy adrenaline-pumping mood. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
"Mikey's Got A Fast Machine" is a melodic, melancholy rock anthem worthy of greatness. It's got a pull on your heartstrings yet mysterious groove. Guitar great James Lum plays his solo's with such intensity that the song just draws you in. Real drums, bass and keyboards makes this song a keeper! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Upbeat energetic rhythmic rock, a power trio sound. Catchy crunch guitar, driving bass and drums delivering a punchy catchy groove. Good for positive energy, adventure, action, excitement, road trip and any media needing an upbeat driving rock sound with a positive vibe that will appeal to all. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
After confusion comes clarity, balance, at ease with yourself, you've found your equilibrium. Classic rock with epic was-wah guitar solo at end. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Instrumental medium tempo classic rock/indie rock ala The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Dandy Warhols, Jet, Kings of Leon, The Pretenders. Good mood, positive vibe, music for getting the job done/working class, rock fashion. Retro rock vibe from late 70s/early 80s. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A short solo electric guitar anthem. Very free and unstructured. Distorted but melodic. In the style of Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, etc. Great for slow motion sports shots, victory, car commercials, sneaker commercials, and much more. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Good driving rhythmic power trio rock. Energetic, upbeat, feelgood with an edge. Crunch guitar with steady driving groove of bass guitar and drums. Great movement with guitar chords. Great for spirited positive feelgood traveling scenes, success, celebration, fun, adventure, etc. Good rock n roll! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Prescription medications sometimes result in more misery than the condition that's being treated. This tongue-in-cheek song written by a former pharmacist will resonate with many who have been on the receiving end of those side effects. Female Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Electric slide guitar rock. Dynamic heavy electric slide guitar, great groove of bass guitar and drums. Powerful, aggressive, edgy, energetic, steady, bold and brave. Great for action, thriller, confrontation, chase and any media needing a sense of intensity, high drama and power that captivates. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
"If your God's so fragile, maybe you need a new one..." Written in response to threats to cut off a cartoonist's hands after a Danish magazine published cartons depicting the prophet. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Instrumental medium tempo classic rock with bluesy elements ala The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson. Good mood, positive vibe, music for getting the job done/working class, blue collar. Retro rock vibe from late 70s/early 80s. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Energetic, pulsing, edgy rock track about a guy that gets a rush of adrenaline every time he sees this girl. You will be singing the hook all day! Great guitar licks and riffs. Has elements of classic and southern rock. Very cinematic for film or television scenes, powerfully performed in all ways! Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
Hot smokin' Classic Rock instrumental a la ACDC. 30-second jingle, wild, swinging track layered with ACDC screaming guitars, much like "Back In Black." Top notch session players, Extreme Sports, ESPN theme song, MTV, Cable TV, Pretty Little Liars, teen tween angst, fun, menacing, high energy! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Uplifting, hopeful and motivational track with Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Ukulele, bass and drums. Inspiring melodies and harmonies create a positive vibe. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Upbeat energetic rhythmic rock, a power trio sound. Catchy crunch guitar, driving bass and drums delivering a punchy catchy groove. Good for positive energy, adventure, action, excitement, road trip and any media needing an upbeat driving rock sound with a positive vibe that will appeal to all. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Good times and moving forward! Catchy rhythmic electric guitars and a strong upbeat groove. Very positive, uplifting and lively. A sense of feelgood and striving for success. Great for corporate videos, television and radio commercials, television programs. A sound that will appeal to all! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A catchy energetic positive rocker. Rhythmic with a great steady beat and groove. Two overdrive guitars complimenting each other nicely. Lively energizing. A sense of determination optimism excitement. Great for corporate, commercials, television, video and any media needing rockin' feelgood energy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rock song for a diversity of media: TV, commercial, film and web. Contain drums, bass, guitars and organs. Mid tempo, with a bluesy touch. No voice. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
An Alternative Rock theme with Pop sensibilities driven by Indie/Pop sounds such as Stomps & Claps, Electronic & Acoustic Guitars, Drums, Bass, Piano, Percussion, Strings, & Pads. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Jump in your Camero, light a cigarette, pop open a beer and drive as fast as you can to this bluesy rockin tune. Loud guitars, big drums, pumpin bass fill this track. In the vein of Pat Travers, Montrose, Zeppelin. Great for car commercials, beer commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Slow "Beatle-esk" sounding track, sweet harmonies, great for movie trailer, film credits, musicians story, clubscene after the show, reunion, reflection, realization, missing a big chance in life or romance, dreams, remembering, committment problem, passion, consoling, moving on, self belief, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Energetic and inspirational Pop/Rock track featuring Electric guitar riffs and solos, bass guitar and drums. Driving and powerful, motivational high-energy feel. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
A little quirky a little cheesy and lovable. Driving rock with a steady strong beat. The lead guitar emphasizes the title well. A sense of total content, feeling very good about everything. Picture someone walking down the street happy with life. Also great for comedy, sailor, Navy scenes. Uplifting, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Road Trip and chase scene ready soundtrack. Hot heavy driving bass and aggressive drums, Gritty rock guitar. Lyric story line about to trust or not to trust. This track is from the solo project of 70"s British Rock group Badfingers Bass player. Mark Healey, Beatles flavor to it, super recording. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Totally Slammin' Rock Anthem - Perfect for Sports, Cop Shows, Corporate Inspiration, Motivational Presentations. Bluesy Dual Guitars a la Allman Brothers, Bad Company, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Good time rock n roll. Upbeat positive with energy. Driving crunch guitars, move your booty beat and rhythm. Excellent for any media needing a vibe for good times, good mood, uplifting energy and just plain ol' fun! Uncluttered tasty guitar licks, power rhythm guitar, driving bass guitar and drums. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
It’s “pedal to the metal” and sparking on all cylinders in the retro hard-rocking instrumental track. Inspired by the sound of Deep Purple it features drums, bass B3 organ, and electric guitars. It rocks from start to finish. Great track for extreme sports footage, or racing. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A huge piece of classic hard rock music. Other mixes and edits available, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 seconds, 30 seconds and 15 seconds. A rocking music track with rock guitars, heavy rock drums and thumping rock bass lines. Heavy, loud, aggressive and hard, this rock track is great, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Loud, fast, rock music that is ready to bust out the engines. Wall to wall with guitars, smashing drums, bass, big lead fills, and loud hits, this music is perfect for TV programs and advertising for the car-enthusiast, tattoo shop, hunting show, and everything in between. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Booker T and The MGs type of organ accompanied by a shuffle beat of bass and drums. Upbeat steady repetitive driving. Similar to " Green Onions " by Booker T. Good for moderate action, corporate, action video game. Perfect for that Booker T and the MGs / The Blues Brothers classic retro bluesy rock. 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
A mid tempo upbeat rhythmic groove. Feelgood with an edge. Similar to Hughie Lewis and the News, early Tom Petty. Two electric guitars with a solid groove of bass guitar and drums. Good for moderate action feelgood vehicle cruising, adventure and similar. For any media needing a cool driving groove. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
An AC/DC Van Halen 80s sounding piece. A steady crawling groove. Snappy guitar sound with great moving guitar chord work. A great bass and drum groove. Powerful striking. Rhythmic with heavy groove, Similar tempo feel of AC/DC's Hells Bells. Great for action suspense thriller energetic scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Instrumental up-tempo classic rock with bluesy elements ala Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana. Good mood, positive vibe, music for getting the job done/working. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Country infused Rock track circa 1975-ish a la Ringo Starr. It's plain and simple as it gets right to the point singing about how much fun it is to be in love with a girl who can show you a things or three. Old school High School so cool vibe and feel. Let the good times roll and rock. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
An energetic upbeat rhythmic rock instrumental. Positive and feelgood. A sense of celebration and fun. Crunch real guitars, strong steady beat of drums and bass guitar. Single note piano notes following the guitar chords gives a nice touch. Great for advertising, energetic feelgood scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
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