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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 ...

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

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 ...