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Classic rock comprises 55 chapters by acclaimed climberwriters who describe over 80 of the finest classic rock climbs in britain. Classic rock was borne out of a radio format that used to be named as album oriented rock, also known as aor. The oldest is don quixote, from 1605, which i read as a child and didnt remotely consider as oldfashioned. Watch biffy clyros video for electrifying new song instant history. Classic rock magazine news newspapers books scholar jstor august 20 learn how.
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