by Iron Butterfly is the longest track, while the only instrumental included is "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group. Multi-Format Legacy
The oldest song on the list is "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks (1964), widely considered the first use of the "power chord" that defined hard rock.
Based on the leaked ranking data and fan reconstructions, here are the top 25 tracks that define the experience: VA - VH1 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs -2020- Mp...
While originally a TV broadcast, the list has been adapted into several physical and digital formats: Streaming Playlists : Updated versions can be found on
The top tier of the list is dominated by definitive rock anthems from the late 1960s through the early 1990s: Ace of Spades by Iron Butterfly is the longest track, while
One of the biggest debates around the 2020 list is genre classification. VH1 included Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and even The White Stripes, which purists call alternative rock or garage rock. However, the network argued that “hard rock” is more about attitude, distorted guitars, and cultural impact than strict subgenre lines. This broader definition has made the list—and the MP3 compilation—more valuable to curious listeners.
VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll Piano/Vocal/Guitar Edition ... VH1 included Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and even The
The "VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs - Easy Guitar Book" is a comprehensive collection of 100 iconic hard rock hits by legendar... Black Sabbath