The Great Classic Rock Thread

[Brightmantle]

I am a Massive Classic Rock fan and believe that music has sold it's soul in the Last decade or so. Nothing compares with the timeless rock of the past. I love the Classics. Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Boston, Eagles, Dio, and my all Time Favorite band The Mighty Led Zeppelin! This thread is for Classic Rock n' roll from the 60's 70's and 80's only. Post and link any song and artist you like from this era here for all to enjoy!
This is Brights' Rock thread. Come and join the fun! Melt my ears Guys with the best you got.

For my first entry I give you the Epic Rock song "Achilles Last Stand" from my all time favorite group Led Zeppelin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnXh8mwdM_E

[Crasez58]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVN_T2v490 Dark side of the moon the full Album. one of my favorite albums ever closely followed by jimmy buffet songs you know by heart

[Brightmantle]

Lynyrd Skynyrd- Simple Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqp1U6RoQaw
Enjoy!

[Stik]

I was a big fan of Led Zeppelin thirty years ago, but sadly, the legend of Led Zeppelin has grown larger than the band itself.

What about Chicago? Their self-titled first album (back when they were called Chicago Transit Authority) is brilliant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHRJ5qFPfnQ

And although it's kind of leaning more towards jazz than rock, lately I've been rediscovering Steely Dan lately.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3FlW5R2GL4

[Brightmantle]

I like Chicago- it's generally considered easy listening.
I'll listen to the album in this case before I decide.
Steely Dan is definitely Rock in my book.
Thanks Stik
Blue Oyster Cult- Don't fear the Reaper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQcUyhoxTg

[LadyWinterWolf]

Ironman by Black Sabbath (with Ozzy of course!)

http://youtu.be/cdfFgR4CO-s

[Stik]

I like Chicago- it's generally considered easy listening.

Later Chicago may be easy listening, but listen to "25 or 6 to 4" and tell me that it's easy listening.

I don't know that I'd call Pink Floyd "classic rock." It's rock, and Dark Side is definitely a classic, but it's really more progressive rock to me. And if we're letting prog rock in on this discussion, I humbly submit that Rush might be the best of the best in that genre. Rush 2112

Back in the days of vinyl, it was possible to talk about "album sides" as opposed to songs or full albums. I like to point to side 1 of Moving Pictures as Rush's best album side ever. Side 2 wasn't as strong, in my opinion, but side 1 (Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight) pretty much includes everything there is to love about Rush.

[rredmond]

Trying to think what my favorite classic rock band may be????


I'll come back with some links, but I'll second anything RJD and also second that 25 or 6 to 4 rocks!

Great thread Bm!!!

--Ron--

[RPG Dinosaur]

I'll second that this is a great thread 'Mantle! Various Thoughts: I'll take Dio over Ozzy both as the singer for Sabbath and as a solo anytime. 'Don't Look Back' is, of course, a classic Boston song, but 'Feeling Satisfied' is underrated.
Stik, I agree that the legend of Zeppelin has outgrown the actual band. Gotta disagree about Moving Pictures. Yeah, the Camera Eye kind of drags on, but Witch Hunt and Vital Signs trump Red Barchetta, YYZ and even Tom Sawyer

[Stik]

Witch Hunt and Vital Signs trump Red Barchetta, YYZ and even Tom Sawyer

BLASPHEMY!

[Cole]

yer, Rush is defiantly top 10 bands of all time. 2112 overture is what rock should have been founded on. Great Album!

[Stik]

I'm not arguing with him, mind you, but it should be noted that Cole is a native of Canuckistan.
His comments in praise of Rush, therefore, might possibly be government-mandated.

[Brightmantle]

Trying to think what my favorite classic rock band may be????


I'll come back with some links, but I'll second anything RJD and also second that 25 or 6 to 4 rocks!

Great thread Bm!!!

--Ron--

Ask and Ye shall receive man. Black Sabbath- Ronnie James Dio fronted " Heaven and Hell" Live 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-og87crqsCE
Rock on!

[Brightmantle]

I don't have to choose who I prefer fronting Sabbath. This is" Black Sabbath" Fronted by Ozzy and Dio -War Pigs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhDUfbOF-to
Just rock and link your baddest jam!

[Brightmantle]

Some "Steely Dan" for Rredmond to groove on. Steely- Do it again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Fs5GrUBwI