No one ever talks about "Northern rock," do they? Southern rock, though, is definitely its own unique thing, no matter that it might seem hard to define. From country livin' to the call of the road, dashes of Confederate flags, and maybe a side of Harleys and Jack Daniels, Southern rock at least comes equipped with plenty of stereotypes. But as an identifiable genre, Southern rock goes back to the '70s and a few bands that collectively forged its identity amidst the era's countercultural movement, right down to specific songs. Have no fear, we're going to get to "Free Bird" and that never-ending solo.

But first, let's define "Southern rock," which boils down to three components: composition, subject matter, and the origin/authenticity of the band. By composition, we mean rock built on bl

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