The Authentic Playalong Series includes a specially recorded sound-alike CD with backing tracks to play and sing along to. Full performance demonstrations are also included. Transcribed from the original recordings for guitar, in standard notation and tabulature with melody line and chord symbols. Classic Rock features eights songs from Motorhead, The Cult, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Lenny Kravtiz, Boston, Judas Priest and Spinal Tap!

Other titles in the series include Green Day, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, REM and the compilation, New Rock Anthems.