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The Sonic Setlist
Relive Classic Detroit Concerts!
Each weekday at Noon, we delve deep into the vaults to hand-curate a selection of tunes from a classic Motor City rock show, celebrating Detroit rock history. Cobo, Olympia, Grande, and more! Relive the magic of classic rock and share your memories with us on Classic Rock Radio Detroit. Note: We do not play soundboard recordings, bootlegs, or unauthorized releases. We will curate songs from the artist's catalog to recreate a portion of the setlist from that night whenever possible, bringing you the essence of Sonic Detroit.
ROCK LIVES.
Photo: Andy Freeberg
Detroit didn’t just play classic rock; it forged it in the heat of the blast furnace. In the 1970s, the Motor City was the undisputed heavyweight champion of classic rock radio— a gritty, high-decibel playground where denim was the uniform and the volume knob was always pinned to the right. This was the era when the world’s greatest bands came to Detroit not just to play, but to prove they belonged. From the sweat-soaked stages of the Grande Ballroom to the legendary live recordings at Cobo Hall, Detroit rock history was made, and legends were minted in chrome and distortion.
Somewhere over the decades, corporate radio traded its grit for a playlist and its soul for a spreadsheet. Sonic Detroit reclaims the raw, timeless energy of Detroit Rock City’s golden age—the deep cuts, the local anthems, and the unapologetic power chords that defined a generation of classic rock.
The pilgrimage back to the source starts here. Turn it up.
Sonic Conversations
Explore our blog collection of interviews with some of your favorite artists from the Classic Rock scene, including Mitch Ryder, Ty Stone, Mark Farner, and Marshall Crenshaw. Discover the rich Detroit rock history and tune in to Classic Rock Radio Detroit for more insights on Sonic Detroit!
Meet Our Logo Creator
Robert "Nix" Nixon
When it came time to create the Sonic Detroit logo, we wanted a local artist to capture the grit, vibe, and rock and roll energy of a special time in Detroit rock history that aligns perfectly with the Sonic Detroit playlist and the essence of classic rock. We think 'Nix' nailed it!