Phono cartridge for classic rock

The percentage of crap recordings in rock is higher than in classical or jazz.

I would say true, however there's crap recordings of all genres.

Denon 103 or Audio Technica line of MM cartridges. I stand by Audio Technica, especially if you have a vintage rig.

Since the OP mentioned a desire for a classic high-performance MM/M cartridge from the height of the LP era:

You can still get a NOS Stanton 681II cartridge. You can also upgrade it with a Shibata stylus.

You can also still get a NOS ADC ZLM cartridge.

Grado also has limited production of their top-line carts (other than the Joseph Grado Signature Series) from the '70s and '80s. I had one of those and it was simply fantastic for every kind of music, throwing a massive 3D soundstage.

Here are the full cartridges:

F1+
G1+
G2+

If you have a Grado Prestige cartridge body lying around, you can upgrade it with these limited production stylii.

In addition to the replacement stylii available for these cartridges, you can also upgrade a Prestige cartridge (Silver or Gold version recommended) with the stylii back in production for the Joe Grado Signature Series:

8MZ
MCZ
TLZ
XTZ

Doug

Modern rock remasters can be a nightmare

I bought a more soulful Booker T rerelease on Sundaze the other day
Completely shrill

I listen to a lot more chamber, romantic and jazz music but I can't remember it because I am so inibriated and the strings cresendos are doing 150 db

I Follow you - set with your ears not your eyes

So are your ears a weatherman's barometer?

I agree with Bongofury. A-T and the Denon is tough to beat regarding playback of rock and pop.