Sometimes, that soul music vibe can make a classic rock song even better, and these three covers prove that notion.

For a 1980s album cover, this one has an undoubtedly timeless appeal. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, I Love Rock ‘n Roll (1981) ...

As a result, bands sought to have eye-catching and even controversial album covers to get consumers ... Metallica lead singer James Hetfield told Classic Rock in 2009 that he didn’t like ...

And then those same blues – especially the R&B brand – begat rock & roll ... Toward the end of the album, Dr. Feelgood throws ...