I've been getting into a lot of Classic Rock lately. I really like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and stuff like that. I know a lot of you guys are into rock so I was wondering if you have any song suggestions. Also, can you give me some current bands that have a similar sound to some these older groups? I'm not as knowledgeable as some of you guys when it comes to rock so I'm probably going to embarrass myself at least once in this thread. Just a heads up.
I really <u>LOVE</u> Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits, guess I got that off my dad I don't really know any modern group playing similar music. 'Tis a good thing you started this thread though.
Well, Swish, classic rock is a huge blanket term (and GNR isn't really classic rock anyway). There are many different styles of it, but going along the lines of the type of bands that you've listed so far, here are ten kickass classic rock bands/songs that I'd recommend - Black Sabbath Invalid Video Link Jimi Hendrix Invalid Video Link The Beatles Invalid Video Link The Doors Invalid Video Link Pink Floyd Invalid Video Link Cream Invalid Video Link Steppenwolf Invalid Video Link Velvet Underground Invalid Video Link The Yardbirds Invalid Video Link CCR Invalid Video Link
King Crimson Frank Zappa Queen Deep Purple The Rolling Stones The Who Jethro Thull Yes Genesis The Allman Brothers Band Lynyrd Skynyrd Eagles Aerosmith Rush Grateful Dead Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship Moody Blues Fleetwood Mac AC/DC Boston Santana ZZ Top Blue Oyster Cult Steve Miller Band Doobie Brothers Sly & The Family Stone Most of these stand true to the "classic rock" factor of Top 40 hits and actual good albums to back up those singles, however some go far into the deep end of progressive, metal, jazz, funk, and the such genres. Typically, they're know for being classic because their music has stood the test of time. Enjoy!
Try Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as well. I'm not sure if that's considered classic, but I like a lot of the artists you like and I like them as well.
<div class="quote_poster">Swish Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I've been getting into a lot of Classic Rock lately. I really like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and stuff like that. I know a lot of you guys are into rock so I was wondering if you have any song suggestions. Also, can you give me some current bands that have a similar sound to some these older groups? I'm not as knowledgeable as some of you guys when it comes to rock so I'm probably going to embarrass myself at least once in this thread. Just a heads up. </div> You can't go wrong with 2 bands that are more recent than "classic" but will become "classic" in about 10 years: Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins. They both have kickass riffs and good melodies. If you like Zeppelin, AC/DC, and G'n'R you will definitely like those two bands. You might also like: Oasis Nine Inch Nails Janes Addiction - this is probably the closest to Led Zeppelin that came out in the 90s these 3 will also join the classic list at some point
Yea Smashing Pumpkins are very good... I would not consider Iron Maiden classic rock That's pretty hard, and I hate it
GNR, AC/DC, and Zeppelin are all awesome and some of my favorite bands. Most of the other good classic rock has already been listed but I'll pint out my favorites/most highly recommended: Black Sabbath Queen The Who Lynyrd Skynyrd Hendrix Pink Floyd <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Oasis Nine Inch Nails Janes Addiction</div> These are all very god suggestions for somewhat more modern bands that have similar style to the ones you like.
Smashing Pumpkins will never catagorize as classic rock. They're alternative. Oasis is indie despite being a mainstream band that is just the genre now. Anyway, both are good bands, but I don't think they fit the bill here on what Swish is looking for. Swish, don't forget about Queen. Nobody made more original tracks then Queen in my opinion for the genre you're looking for. Also as I've mentioned Michel Polnareff. He's the most ripped off artist in history. Artists in the US think it is perfectly fine since his stuff is only well known in France and Germany.
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">How the hell are the Nine Inch Nails classic rock? I demand an explanation.</div> In my post, I asked if anyone could list some current bands that have a similar sound to some the older bands I liked. I think he was doing that. Thanks for all the help guys. I got a lot of downloading to do tonight and I'll make sure to get back to you all and tell you what I thought.
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">How the hell are the Nine Inch Nails classic rock? I demand an explanation.</div> Since when were they rock anyway? I always thought they were more Industrial/Alternative.
I guess there aren't all that many newer bands that have the 'classic' sound. Wolf Mother is always thrown out there as the most similar new band, and there's some validity to that; I think they sound like Sabbath on occasion It's truly unfortunate that in recent years rock music has spiraled down to the point that all you hear on the radio is some punk with black painted nails screeching about how much it sucks to be 16 years old. I agree wholeheartedly with the groups VC and Sasha suggested, though. The only new name I'd throw in is Tom Petty - he's got more of a blues-y sound to his rock, and he's one of my personal favorites. And Frank Zappa is a fucking trip I'd love to play some of his stuff for somebody who's never really listened to rock before, and hand them an album to look through, and just watch that person's expression change LOL.
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">King Crimson Frank Zappa Queen Deep Purple The Rolling Stones The Who Jethro Thull Yes Genesis The Allman Brothers Band Lynyrd Skynyrd Eagles Aerosmith Rush Grateful Dead Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship Moody Blues Fleetwood Mac AC/DC Boston Santana ZZ Top Blue Oyster Cult Steve Miller Band Doobie Brothers Sly & The Family Stone Most of these stand true to the "classic rock" factor of Top 40 hits and actual good albums to back up those singles, however some go far into the deep end of progressive, metal, jazz, funk, and the such genres. Typically, they're know for being classic because their music has stood the test of time. Enjoy!</div> on the Sly recommendation, but Fleetwood Mac and Starship? ****, Swish, if you're just looking for bands with similar sounds to the ones you listed, then you probably shouldn't have just asked for classic rock. Here are some great modern bands who I think sound similar (yes, I'm too obsessed wtih youtube, but w/e) - Pearl Jam - Invalid Video Link Early RHCP - Invalid Video Link Jane's Addiction - Invalid Video Link Soundgarden - Invalid Video Link Alice In Chains - Invalid Video Link
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">****, Swish, if you're just looking for bands with similar sounds to the ones you listed, then you probably shouldn't have just asked for classic rock. Here are some great modern bands who I think sound similar (yes, I'm too obsessed wtih youtube, but w/e) -</div> My bad. <div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Pearl Jam - Invalid Video Link Early RHCP - Invalid Video Link Jane's Addiction - Invalid Video Link Soundgarden - Invalid Video Link Alice In Chains - Invalid Video Link</div> Thanks a lot bro. I had heard of Suck My Kiss before from reading posts by you and Mamba but had never actually listened to it. After finally hearing it, that song is sick. Thanks for posting all the videos. I'm going to download a lot of these tonight.
