When it comes toclassic rock, the 1970swere the Golden Age.

It’s no wonder that musicians androck artists of the 1970swent crazy from the start of the decade.

One inherent subgenre is classic rock, which simply would not exist if it weren’t for the ’70s.

Rock band Led Zeppelin

It is, however, well-deserved praise; this album is loaded with Stones hits of all varieties.

From there, Jimmy Page launches into an equally iconic and unmistakable guitar riff.

The surviving members of Led Zeppelin went many different ways after their 1980 breakup.

Tina Turner

Here’s where every member of the famed band ended up.

Woman (1971) by The Doors

The last album ever released by Jim Morrison,L.A.

Womanis The Doors at their most authentic.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame imagery with Warren Zevon and Chubby Checker

Listening toBoston, you’d think this was their third or fourth album given how well it flows together.

By no means, though, does the album slow down from there.

The latter five tracks are just as integral to Boston’s sound as the first three.

The Who WAY outtake

They’re hardcore rock anthems, chiefly driven by Ann’s throaty vocals and Nancy’s shredding on guitar.

Here are 10 of their very best.

Even the lesser-known tracks on this album are truly timeless.

This album is also driven heavily by the piano, another relative rarity in classic rock music.