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
Driving and relentless, this intense riff-rock track has that classic yet modern edge we all love. Features sharp as nails electric guitar, riffy bass, lay-it-down double bass drum drums, and ethereal mellotron. Captures the sound Led Zeppelin to a tee, but with a modern cutting edge. Deep Purple, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This shuffle groove, heavily influenced by Aerosmith, has a classic, driving vibe that goes straight to the hips and gets ya rocking. The tight drumming and grooving riffs of the guitars and bass thrust forth from the speakers; this track throbs with attitude! An instrumental piece with punch! 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
Pop/Rock song for a diversity of media: TV, commercial, film and web. Contains drums, bass, organ and guitars. Mid Tempo. No Voice. Cool riffs. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock blues with fun energy and groove. Simple, Catchy and dynamic. __ Bachman Bad Company Blue Oyster Cult Creedence Clearwater Revival Easy Rider Faces Grateful Dead Jeff Beck John Fogerty John Mellencamp Lynyrd Skynyrd Status Quo Steppenwolf Steve Miller Band Ted Nugent The Kinks ZZ Top, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
This modern indie track features crunchy rhythm guitars, melodic picked bass, verby lead guitar and a driving club beat. Could be used for a dance scene, as a backdrop for teen action or in an indie movie. The chorus has a romantic edge to it so it could find its way into a scene with young lovers. 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
Mid tempo, uplifting Rock instrumental. Features driving bass and real drums, clean strummed electric rhythm guitars and a distorted lead guitar line. Positive, feel good, with a nice energy flow. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Slow tempo, Indie rock track with an uplifting and melodic feel. Features a clean echoing guitar riff and driving bass guitar and real drums. A relaxed sense of success, contentment. A cool, laid-back confidence. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
A mid-tempo, joyful and motivational pop-rock track features electric gutiar melodies, a moderate energy level, bass and real, live performed drums. Happy and feelgood, in an easy-going way. Success / Accomplishment. Instrumental, Rock, Pop 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
Strong Chunky beefy rock instrumental; great bed track for truck dealership ads; Jeep Cherokee, Off Road vehicles, sports music involving lots of mud! tire ads Uniroyal, Automobile oil, mechanic garage ad, oil changing companies, heavy industry or machinery, refineries, muscle cars, Harley Davidson, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Funky and swaggering indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and a funky bass foundation. Buoyant, fresh and catchy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Hard rock style guitar riffs with slamming big beat drums. Gritty, confident and relentless. Think big engines, metal against metal. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Stomping, pounding, strutting mid-tempo indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and monster groove. Fresh, catchy and not too serious. Imagine a car commercial, monster trucks, limo cruising, energetic swagger. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Rollicking classic rock/blues instrumental with electric slide, and blues guitar leads, dirty harmonica punctations, electric bass, and grooving drums. Inspired by the great bands of the 1970s. Ideal as an underscore for any upbeat and optimistic media. Key of C major. Sting out. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Upbeat, straight-up guitar riff-based rock. Catchy guitar and synth melodies, driving bass, and solid drums. This cue would be great for an adventurous vacation ad, reality or scripted television underscore, or a scene in a rock and roll themed motion picture. Sting out. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A big dramatic & powerful intro leads into a man singing of his struggles that leads to drinkin' again. This song reminds me of a Led Zeppelin style, with its simple but effective hooks, makes you want to sing along. Deep & painful lyrics bring on the emotional fight that tells of manys experience. Male Vocals, 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
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
A little bit of whiskey and Jack Daniels will get you far. Maybe too far? Enjoy this southern rock track as you take a swig of beefy guitars and slamming drums. Enjoy the twang and use any variety of settings. Think motorcycles, garages, cigars, bandanas, open roads, mountains, engines, etc. SWEET! Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A classic hard rock / rock'n roll sound in the style of AC/DC. Cool and gutsy feelgood rock, with a great, positive energy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Upbeat, feel-good rock 'n roll music. Active, driven, gutsy and powerful, but also optimistic, positive and fresh. Great music for sports, active lifestyle, road trip and much more. Instrumental, Rock, Anthem Rock
"They won't let me on the telly 'cos I'm old, fat and smelly..." This comic song adresses the question "can old men rock'n'roll?" I'm not that old, but... Mixed Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Energetic and driving Rock music track featuring overdrive guitars, flying solos, bass and drums. Enthusiastic and great for motivational videos, sports and fitness, commercials and more. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic 80s rock guitar riff with bass and drum accompaniment featuring male vocals in the rock style with occasional falsetto and standard English phrases. Ideal for any 80s intro, montage, corporate video, TV commercials, advertising, promotion, TV/radio broadcast, sport and film. Male Vocals, 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
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
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
Energetic rock style guitar instrumental great for Sports TV, fast paced scenes or chases. Riffing guitars combine with throbbing bass and kick ass drums for a lively feel, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A well-crafted Rock Cue with an edgy, rockin' vibe and typical Rock Band instrumentation. Revolves around a powerful guitar riff, while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as it progresses to add dynamic. Ideal for sports broadcasts, reality TV shows etc. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A powerful hard-rock song with riff-based rhythm, blazing leads & huge drums. A strong retro 1970s feel that calls to mind Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Ronnie Montrose, and early Aerosmith. Many short isolated stingers here – super versatile and usable cues for punctuating scenes and setting a rockin' mood. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Imagine Seasick Steve fired up and with a band. Rocking good time Country Blues track: slide guitar, bass, drums and vocals with a catchy refrain. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
A simple, classic and catchy rock riff, on which develops a melodic idea. Perfect as a background for a lot of situations. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Powerful mid tempo rock song about a man's battle with alcohol addiction, and a friend trying to save him from the demon drink. Features mean guitar riffs, cool blues harp, gritty vocal, and rock steady drums. Great for scenes involving whiskey, crossroads, getting drunk, fight between good and evil, Male Vocals, 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
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
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