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The Rolling Stones launched their No Filter tour in 2019, proving that Mick Jagger’s hip replacement didn’t slow his strut. When they played "Gimme Shelter" in front of Generation Z fans, the 1969 classic felt terrifyingly relevant to the politics of 2019. Meanwhile, Paul McCartney’s Freshen Up tour continued to sell out. The Abbey Road 50th-anniversary reissue (released September 2019) reminded everyone why the 70s began with the Beatles’ swan song. "Here Comes the Sun" became Spotify’s most-streamed Beatles track of the summer.

The production values of the 80s (gated reverb drums, layered harmonies) felt "vintage cool" to the Lo-fi generation. Bands like The Midnight (modern synthwave) credited 80s classic rock as their primary inspiration. Classic Rock 70s 80s 90s 2019

The Evolution of the Anthem: From Vinyl Staples to 2019’s Heritage The Rolling Stones launched their No Filter tour

In 2019, Spotify’s "Rock Classics" playlist became one of the platform's most-streamed. But the key event was this: The Replacements , a cult 80s alternative band, released a "new" live album. And then Ghost (the Swedish occult rock band) won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. Ghost does not sound modern; they sound like 1978 Blue Öyster Cult. They were the biggest rock band in the world in 2019, and they were a complete anachronism. Bands like The Midnight (modern synthwave) credited 80s