45 Essential Classic Rock Anthems

Rock legend Pete Townshend of The Who turned 69 on Monday, putting him a considerable distance away from the "teenage wasteland."

But just as fresh as the image of Townshend's signature windmill-style guitar playing is the energizing jolt from "Baba O'Riley," The Who's iconic anthem that Townshend wrote.

To celebrate the young-at-heart rocker's birthday, we rounded up this Music Monday playlist of essential classic rock anthems that have been bringing joy to sold-out arenas and karaoke bars for decades.

So crank up the volume, stretch out your shoulders and get ready to do your best air guitar in honor of Townshend. Read more...