11 Classic Rock Artists That Shaped Heavy Metal -- [via @UltClassicRock]

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It's obviously impossible to pinpoint the exact moment when heavy metal was born, but exploring the genre's origins makes it crystal clear that classic rock artists had no small part in its development. Heavy metal's evolutionary chart plays out like a Who's Who of both hard and classic rock musicians. Trying to keep track of all the major players is hard work, so we've done the heavy lifting for you. With that, we bring you our tally of 11 Classic Rock Artists That Shaped Heavy Metal:

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