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The 20 most inspirational Classic Rock song lyrics to kick start your 2025

Classic opening lines from The Stone Roses, David Bowie, Joy Division, The Killers and more

The best album opening lines

Classic albums with great final tracks

10 closings tracks that ended 10 classic albums

Get your Classic Rock party started with big tunes from the Rolling Stones, Journey, AC/DC and Prince

The Top Classic Rock New Year's Party songs

Famous musical protesters: John and Yoko, Jim Morrison of The Doors, Joe Strummer of The Clash and Peter Gabriel

The 25 Best Classic Rock Protest Songs

Pulp, Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys and the Gossip are among Radio X's big indie tunes for NYE

The best indie songs for New Year's Eve

Classic albums from the classic year of 1971: Pink Floyd, The Doors, The Who and Led Zeppelin.

The 25 best Classic Rock Albums of 1971

Blondie in 1976: Deborah Harry, Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Chris Stein and Jimmy Destri.

10 classic hits that were actually cover versions

Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Liam Gallagher of Oasis and Kate Bush

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