ShyBoy is one of the artists who talks about some of his favorite classic rock albums in The Best Classic Rock Albums Of All Time expert roundup by Minuca Elena.
ShyBoy: When making this list of favorite classic rock albums, my first thought was to include records by Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones – but those all go without saying. Instead, I’ve chosen a list of classic LPs that I feel expanded the definition of rock:
1. Purple Rain by Prince
At its core – from the songs to the production and the performances – Purple Rain is a rock album. It’s a record that went on to propel Prince to be recognized not only as one of the top artists in the world but also as one of the best guitarists of our time.
2. Bad Girls by Donna Summer
Some may argue that this is not a rock LP, but it should be noted that Donna Summer won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the album’s first single, “Hot Stuff.” The whole record is an experience unique unto itself, with rock guitars laced throughout.
3. Touch by Eurythmics
It may be an album full of synthesizers, but Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart rock out with an incomparable sound that stands the test of time. If The Beatles were keyboard-driven, this is what they would sound like.