Hard Rock

Hard Rock Merch – Let There Be Rock!

Harder, faster, more aggressive. Hard Rock is considered one of the most important pillars of music history. It serves as the foundation for almost all modern forms of rock music. No Hard Rock, no Metal, Punk, or Grunge – that's for sure. It dominated the global music scene for over 20 years. The heyday of bands like Foreigner, Poison, Status Quo, or Whitesnake is considered a magical time. Even today, Hard Rock holds a special place in the hearts of many music fans. Its originality remains unmatched. Do you want to pay tribute to the great Hard Rock bands of history? Then we have something special for you: Check out our hot Hard Rock Merch items and feel the energy of Hard Rock!

The History of Hard Rock – Revolution of Rock’n’Roll

In the early 60s, the paths of Rock’n’Roll were considered worn out. Musicians sought new impulses and began to revamp the then-standard style. They experimented with more aggressive guitar sounds and brought the drums to the forefront. A new, more provocative style in both music and lyrics emerged. Bands like The Who and The Rolling Stones are considered key pioneers. Within a few years, a new scene emerged, whose followers enthusiastically celebrated the musical revolution. Groups like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, or Queen made headlines worldwide and filled large concert halls across the globe. Alice Cooper and Kiss set new standards for stage shows and entertainment in the mid-70s. Towards the end of the decade, AC/DC released two of the most important Hard Rock albums in history with LET THERE BE ROCK (1977) and HIGHWAY TO HELL (1979). From a German perspective, the Scorpions from Hanover made a significant impact. By the early 90s, Hard Rock was at its peak. Bands like Aerosmith and Guns N’Roses dominated the Billboard Charts. With the rise of the Grunge wave and the subsequent Punk Revival, Hard Rock lost some of its popularity. In the new millennium, however, the mother of all hard music genres experienced a revival. Groups like Wolfmother and Airbourne embraced the core values of Hard Rock and sparked a retro wave that continues to this day.