Farewell, Hard Rock

With the rise of grunge in the early ‘90s, hard rock became “contemporary” hard rock as hard rockers tried their best to keep up with the changing times- even going so far as to cut their hair! I don’t even recognize contemporary hard rock today- I think it's deader than grunge- but to those determined artists who tried in vain to keep the hard rock alive in tough times during the Clinton-Bush years- I salute you. Here are some of my contemporary hard rock favorites. Enjoy!

Daughtry

01. 3 Doors Down – “Here Without You” (2003)

02. Lifehouse – Hanging by a Moment” (2000)

03. Daughtry – “It’s Not Over” (2006)

04. Daughtry – “Home” (2006)

05. Smash Mouth – “All Star”  (1999)

06. Velvet Revolver – “Fall to Pieces”  (2004)

07. The Calling – “Wherever You Will Go” (2001)

08. Stone Temple Pilots – “Interstate Love Song” (1994)

09. Screaming Trees – “Sworn and Broken” (1996)

Velvet Revolver

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