Great music transcends eras, but Southern rock in the '70s had its own special DNA, sewn from denim and funneled through a wailing Gibson. And these five songs best represent everything it had to ...

These classic rock albums from 1972 are some of the best the decade had to offer; and the 70s certainly had a lot to offer.

That’s why we wanted to dive into the 1970s catalog and pick out three southern rock songs from the decade that essentially define the sound. A trio of tracks that get us excited to rock and that pay ...

Can you name these ’70s rock hits from a single line? The 1970s witnessed unprecedented innovation and rebellion, producing anthems that still fill stadiums and inspire new generations of musicians.

I couldn’t be more of a “Yankee” if I tried, but despite my geographical location, I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern-style music. Truthfully, it started in high school thanks to none other than ...

Like so much rock ‘n’ roll from the earliest and most formative years, Southern rock took a little bit from here and a little bit from there. Southern rock, distinct from its lighter country rock ...

From coffeehouse grit to arena stages, Henry Paul’s journey is a masterclass in staying true to your voice—even when the industry changes around you. In “The Last Outlaw,” he doesn’t just tell his ...

The members of Lynyrd Skynyrd are not ruling out recording new music more than a decade after their last studio album. In a June 2025 interview with Classic Rock, lead singer Johnny Van Zant revealed ...

Effortlessly cool Allman Brothers Band singer/keyboardist Gregg Allman once quipped, “’Southern rock’ is a bit redundant. It’s like saying ‘rock rock.’” Allman’s point was many of rock and roll’s ...