Classic rock saviors

The Digital Age has done a number on the music business. But old rockers - from Rush to Rod - have brought millions back into the world's concert halls. A Fortune picture portfolio.

By Katie Benner, Fortune reporter
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RUSH
Top songs: "Tom Sawyer," "Spirit of Radio," "YYZ"

Essential albums: 2112, Moving Pictures, Test for Echo

Listen to: "The Larger Bowl" (from the band's latest album, Snakes & Arrows)

Why they rock: After more than 30 years, their records still make the top ten. This year's Snakes & Arrows debuted at No. 3.

Bottom line: The band's latest tour is expected to pull in about $36 million.

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Squeeze
Genesis
Chicago
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Cyndi Lauper

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