classic rock stationsThe core classic rock songs, classic rock bands, and classic rock songs most often represented in classic rock stations represent a subset of the albums and artists that were actually popular during the so-called "classic rock era". The most enduring classic rock songs and artists have proven to appeal to new generations of listeners as well as older listeners who knew the music when it originally appeared. British hard rock and progressive rock bands make up a central pillar of classic rock artists; significant among these are The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Deep Purple, The Kinks, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, Yes, and Cream. Many different songs from these acts are likely to appear on the play lists of classic rock stations. Certain American rock artists are also classic rock mainstays, including Jimi Hendrix, Journey, Aerosmith, The Doors, Heart, Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, The Allman Brothers Band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Fleetwood Mac, the James Gang, Steve Miller Band, Alice Cooper, Tom Petty, also often appear on classic rock stations. Many other bands may appear occasionally on classic rock stations; however, this presence may be limited to a few familiar songs. For example, while bands like Steppenwolf and Kiss recorded over a dozen studio albums, only their best known songs, "Born to Be Wild" or "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock and Roll All Nite," are likely to be heard within the classic rock format.