The next 10

OK - the first ten essential Classic Rock albums were arbitrary, and there was room for debate. But it did represent a solid foundation for anyone interested in delving into what I consider to be the best contemporary music available. Here are the next 10 - many of which could easily have made the top 10 - by 10 different bands. If you get these 10 along with the Top 10, and then explore different albums by the bands you like, you will have a great collection.

The next 10:

Humble Pie – Smokin
Grand Funk Railroad – Closer to Home
Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
Rush – 2112
Jethro Tull – Aqualung
The Who – Who’s Next
Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced?
Cream – Disraeli Gears
The Allman Brothers – Beginnings
The Doors

Honorable Mention: Montrose; Van Morrison’s Moondance