Hard Rock

In the 60s, while the flower power was the greatest hit in America, in the UK, rockers were doing some damage to the ears of the audience. Bands started to play an edgier, harder Blues Rock sound by means of distortion, and a progressive abandon of the hollow-bodied guitars of the 50s. This hard-rocking style gave rise to the ideal of Guitar Hero having names such as Jimi Hendryx, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend or Jimmy page associated with it.

Notable bands include Led Zeppelin, Cream, Queen, Aerosmith and AC/DC.