# Baby Boomers' 1968 Hard Rock Hits

> Baby boomers recall four hard rock hits from 1968 that defined their youth.
- Title: Baby Boomers' 1968 Hard Rock Hits · American Songwriter
- Summary: Baby boomers recall four hard rock hits from 1968 that defined their youth. Baby boomers remember four hard rock songs from 1968 that charted highly.
- Keywords: baby boomer, hard rock, 1968, rolling stones, steppenwolf, cream, deep purple, hot 100, music, culture, Baby, Boomers'
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/every-baby-boomer-alive-remembers-these-4-incredible-hard-rock-hits-from-1968
- Author: Em Casalena
- Published: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baby boomer, hard rock, 1968, rolling stones, steppenwolf, cream, deep purple, hot 100, music, culture
## 1968 Hard Rock Hits
Baby boomers recall four hard rock hits from 1968 that charted highly.
## Rolling Stones' Jumpin' Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones' bluesy hard rock hit reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
## Steppenwolf's Born To Be Wild
Steppenwolf's song topped the Hot 100 and Canada's charts in 1968.
## Cream's White Room
Cream's 'White Room' peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100 and topped international charts.
## Key takeaway

Baby boomers remember four hard rock songs from 1968 that charted highly.