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When it comes to classic rock, the 1970s were the Golden Age. After Rock 'n' Roll's rise in the '50s and '60s, the genre found its niche in popular culture history. The decade prior came to a close ...

Punk rock's big bang happened sometime around 1973, when the self-titled debut album from the New York Dolls was released. There were plenty of ripples before then — the Stooges, MC5, any number of ...