Rock Music Samples: The Best of the Best

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Check out our list of the best rock music samples of all time. From Led Zeppelin to Metallica, these songs will have you headbanging all night long!

Introducing the best rock music samples of all time

When it comes to rock music, there are a lot of great songs out there. But which ones are the best of the best? We’ve compiled a list of what we believe to be the greatest rock songs of all time, including classics like “Stairway to Heaven” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” as well as more contemporary hits like “Radioactive” and “Uptown Funk.” So whether you’re a diehard fan of rock music or just getting into it, this playlist is sure to get your blood pumping.

The best rock samples from the 60s

The 1960s were a tumultuous time for rock music. Sampling wasn’t widely used in rock until the late 60s, but when it was, it created some of the most iconic riffs and beats in rock history. Here are some of the best examples of sampling in rock from the 60s.

-The Beatles’ “Revolution” samples an excerpt from an interview with John Lennon.
-The Rolling Stones’ “street fighting man” uses a sample of crowd noise from a documentary about the 1968 Paris riots.
-Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” samples a recording of someone saying “boolah, boolah.”
-The Doors’ “Break on Through (To the Other Side)” samples an audio clip from the film _Piranha_.

The best rock samples from the 70s

The 70s was a decade filled with great rock music. Some of the best rock samples can be found from this era. Here are some of the best examples:
– Led Zeppelin’s ” Kashmir”
– Queen’s ” Bohemian Rhapsody”
– Pink Floyd’s ” Another Brick in the Wall”
– The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”
– Aerosmith’s ” Dream On”
– Van Halen’s ” Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love”
– AC/DC’s ” Back in Black”
– Boston’s ” More Than a Feeling”
These are just a few examples of the great rock music that came out of the 1970s. If you are a fan of rock music, then you should definitely check out these samples.

The best rock samples from the 80s

The 80s were a great decade for rock music, and many of the best samples come from this era. Here are some of the best rock samples from the 80s:

– “Roundabout” by Yes
– “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
– “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
– “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne
– “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
– “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith
– “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
– “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

The best rock samples from the 90s

Rock music in the 1990s was marked by a number of different styles and influences. From the grunge and alternative rock of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden to the more classic rock sounds of Guns N’ Roses and Aerosmith, there was a lot of great music to choose from. And, of course, let’s not forget about all the great samples that were used in songs from this era.

So, without further ado, here are some of the best rock samples from the 1990s:

-“All Apologies” by Nirvana (sampling “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” by Lead Belly)
-“Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden (sampling “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly)
-“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (sampling “More Than a Feeling” by Boston)
-“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses (sampling “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory” by Johnny Thunders)
-“Walk This Way” by Aerosmith (sampling “Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin)

The best rock samples from the 2000s

The 21st century has seen some incredible rock music, and with it, some mind-blowing samples. Here are the best rock samples of the 2000s, in no particular order.

1. “All Apologies” by Nirvana
2. “Been Caught Stealing” by Jane’s Addiction
3. “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” by The Smashing Pumpkins
4. “In the End” by Linkin Park
5. “Walk” by Pantera

The best rock samples from the 2010s

In the 2010s, rock music made a comeback in popularity. This decade saw the rise of many new rock bands that combined elements of different genres to create a unique sound. While some bands followed in the footsteps of the classic rock bands of the past, others experimented with new sounds and production techniques.

One of the most important aspects of rock music is the use of samples. Samples are short clips of music or sound that are used to create a new piece of music. They can be taken from other songs, movies, TV shows, or any other source.

Many rock bands use samples to create their own unique sound. In some cases, samples are used to create a sense of nostalgia for classic rock songs. In other cases, they are used to add elements of humor or to make a political statement.

The following is a list of some of the best rock samples from the 2010s:

1. Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups
2. Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys
3. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye
4. Sequestered in Memphis by The Hold Steady
5. My Body by Young the Giant

The best rock samples of all time: honorable mentions

Rock music has always been about sampling. Taking a piece of another song and making it your own is a time-honored tradition in the genre, one that has led to some of the most iconic tracks in history.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best rock samples of all time. These are the tracks that take sampling to the next level, the ones that bring something new to the table while still paying homage to their predecessors.

And while we’re at it, we’ve also compiled a list of honorable mentions: the tracks that didn’t make our top ten, but are still deserving of recognition.

So without further ado, here are the best rock samples of all time:

1. “Walk This Way” by Run-DMC ft. Aerosmith (1986)
2. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (1991)
3. “All Apologies” by Nirvana (1993)
4. “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails (1994)
5. “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley (2006)
6. “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden (1994)
7. “Your Song” by Elton John (1970)
8. “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)

The best rock samples of all time: bonus tracks

Rock music has always been about creating a certain feeling or atmosphere. And part of that has to do with the samples that artists use.

For this list, we’ve compiled some of the best rock samples of all time. These are the tracks that have been sampled by some of music’s biggest names, and have become just as iconic as the original songs.

So, without further ado, here are the best rock samples of all time:

1. ” chop suey”/> System Of A Down
2. ” I can’t get no satisfaction”/> The Rolling Stones
3. ” Black hole sun”/> Soundgarden
4. ” Welcome to the jungle”/> Guns N’ Roses
5. ” Smells like teen spirit/> Nirvana

The best rock samples of all time: final thoughts

As we wrap up our look at the best rock samples of all time, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some honorable mentions that didn’t quite make the cut. These are all incredible samples in their own right, but they just couldn’t stack up against the classics that we’ve already mentioned.

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