Who is the founder of classic rock?

The term "classic rock" refers to a style of rock music that gained popularity in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s. It is influenced by various genres such as rock and roll, blues, folk, and psychedelic rock. It would inaccurate to credit a single "founder" of classic rock, many artists and bands have made significant contributions, and its evolution involved the amalgamation of different cultural, influences in music.