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Dad rock

noun

  1. derogatory,  a type of classic rock music that tends to appeal to adults, often played by middle-aged musicians

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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“I wouldn’t say it’s dad rock or married-guy rock, but it kind of is,” the frontman admits with a laugh.

It includes a few songs written with his friend, Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky, like “I’m Not Sleeping,” the most Dad rock song he’s ever written, with the chorus, “I’m not sleeping/I’m just resting my eyes.”

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Minnesota Governor Walz, a proud “dad rock” fan, celebrated the endorsement on social media.

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"We had a great conversation about whether 'dad rock' or 'yacht rock' are insulting terms for the genre or not."

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"We had a great conversation about whether 'dad rock' or 'yacht rock' are insulting terms for the genre or not," Marc said.

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