Each decade brought its own flavor to the rock genre. The evolution of classic rock defined the 70s. This list encapsulates the rock bands that became the soundtrack to generations, each leaving an indelible mark on music history.
Aerosmith Bad Company Black Sabbath Blue Öyster Cult Boston Cheap Trick Deep Purple Eagles Fleetwood Mac Genesis Heart Jethro Tull Journey KISS Led Zeppelin Lynyrd Skynyrd Pink Floyd Queen Ramones Rush Sex Pistols Styx The Clash The Rolling Stones Yes ZZ Top