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.
The "VH1 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs" is a definitive archive of the tracks that built the foundations of loud, guitar-driven music. Originally aired as a television special in late 2008 and early 2009, this list remains a cornerstone for fans wanting to explore the genre's history. VA - VH1 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs -2020- Mp...
It acknowledged the 90s shift, including Foo Fighters' "Everlong" (#28) and Pearl Jam's "Even Flow" (#30). The oldest song on the list is "You