How to get into hard rock

hard rock: genre of rock music often characterized by chordal guitar riffs accompanied by root notes on the bass guitar and "big" drums Spinsource covers 2481 hard rock artists with curated starting points for each.

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What's the best way to get into hard rock?

Start with Jimi Hendrix's "Loose Ends". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into hard rock.

What is hard rock?

genre of rock music often characterized by chordal guitar riffs accompanied by root notes on the bass guitar and "big" drums