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About Absolute Classic Rock
Absolute Classic Rock is a national digital station dedicated to the greatest rock music ever made. From Led Zeppelin and Queen to AC/DC, The Rolling Stones and Guns N' Roses, it plays the anthems, power ballads and guitar classics that rock fans never tire of. Searches for absolute classic rock and absolute rock radio are popular, and on this page you can listen to Absolute Classic Rock live online for free.
A long history in classic rock
Absolute Classic Rock first aired on 4 December 2000 as an internet station called Virgin Classic, launched under the Virgin Radio brand. When Virgin Radio became Absolute Radio in 2008, its classic rock service became Absolute Classic Rock, and it later expanded onto DAB, eventually going national. Today it is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK, the group behind Magic, KISS, Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio and Planet Rock, and its stations are available through the Rayo app.
What you will hear
The playlist is packed with classic rock from the 1960s to the 1990s and beyond: Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters and many more. Expect huge riffs, epic guitar solos, singalong choruses and rock ballads, along with deeper album tracks that true fans will appreciate. Presenters bring humour and knowledge, and the station is perfect for driving, working out or simply turning up the volume at home.
How to listen to Absolute Classic Rock
Absolute Classic Rock is available on national DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Rayo app. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Absolute Classic Rock live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up needed. If you love rock music, you may also enjoy Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, Rock Radio UK, Radio X and Nation Radio Rocks, all available on our site.
For the greatest rock anthems of all time, Absolute Classic Rock is the station to crank up loud.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Absolute Classic Rock live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Absolute Classic Rock plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Absolute Classic Rock schedule
- Non-stop Classic Rock00:00–06:00
- Dave Berry's Classic Rock Breakfast - With Dave Berry, Emma Jones, Glenn Moore & Matt Dyson06:00–10:00
- Classic Rock Mornings - With Claire Sturgess10:00–13:00On now
- Classic Rock Afternoons - With Leona Graham13:00–16:00
- Classic Rock Drive - With Chris Martin16:00–21:00
- Non-stop Classic Rock21:00–00:00
Frequently asked questions
It first aired on 4 December 2000 as Virgin Classic and later became Absolute Classic Rock when Virgin Radio became Absolute Radio in 2008.
It plays classic rock anthems, power ballads and guitar classics from bands such as Led Zeppelin, Queen and AC/DC.
Press play at the top of this page to listen live for free. It is also on national DAB, smart speakers and the Rayo app.
Absolute Classic Rock is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK.
Yes. You can listen to Absolute Classic Rock live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Absolute Classic Rock plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Absolute Classic Rock here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classic Rock station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.