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Arena rock (also known as AOR, melodic rock, pomp rock, stadium rock, corporate rock or dad rock) is a style of rock music that became mainstream in the 1970s. It typically involves radio -friendly rock music that was designed to be played for large audiences.
Jun 7, 2021 · The bombastic, radio-friendly hard rock music of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s is often grouped under the moniker of arena rock.
Arena Rock developed in the mid-'70s, when hard rock and heavy metal bands began to gain popularity. The music became more commercially oriented and radio-friendly, boasting slick productions and anthemic choruses, both on their hard rock numbers and their sweeping power ballads.
- Pat Benatar — “Promises in the Dark” A hero among heroes. A song to destroy all songs, short out all Jumbotrons and bring all hockey rinks down in a heap of dusty concrete.
- Journey — “Don’t Stop Believin'” Arguably the most emblematic, iconic arena-rock tune ever, but a) we’re beyond sick of it and b) Pat Benatar.
- Foreigner — “Double Vision” There’s Lou Gramm! Top three’s not so shabby.
- REO Speedwagon — “Take It On the Run” Still mad at these guys for sending REO Speedealer a cease-and-desist, but the song rules forevermore.
Jun 18, 2024 · Rock fans have always been electrified by bands that can fill massive arenas with their powerful sound and captivating performances. The best arena rock bands have mastered the art of thrilling large crowds, leaving an enduring impact on the music world.
Apr 20, 2018 · With the first rock concerts at the Forum in Inglewood and New York's Madison Square Garden, the stages were set in 1968 for the dawn of arena rock, a new concert genre that took off when...
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