3 Instrumental Rock Songs That Became Hits. By. Peter Burditt. June 20, 2025 7:30 am. Lyrics and vocals are, of course, an integral part of music.

Purists focused on instrumental surf music, but by 1963, vocal-based songs had become an important part of the tradition. One of the most important of these releases was The Rivieras' "California ...

Some musicians can create an instrumental break just as memorable. It doesn't happen frequently, but the three songs below did it.