English Tuition

What Makes Classic Rock Classic?

Is it the artist?

Is it radio airplay and record sales?

Is it a particular musical style or lyric theme?

Who Started It?

Originally, the term was coined to define a radio format that featured rock music primarily from the 1970s. Later, the format was expanded to include some '60s and even '50s rock. Today, you’ll even hear grunge, punk, and '80s hair bands on classic rock radio stations.

People listen to it and feel the same way about it today as they did when it was first recorded.

Test It Yourself

When was it recorded?

How big of a hit was it?

Who recorded it?

Can you still hear it on the radio and find it online or in the record store?

Through the process of listening to it, learning about it, and discussing it with others, you’ll eventually be able to know it when you hear it.