The 1970 decade was a time of death and wonder. After the tragic deaths of rock legends Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison the music world was shocked forever and the first two years of the decade took some of the greatest of all time.
Guitarist/Vocalist Jimi Hendrix and lead singer of 'The Doors' Jim Morrison |
Getting off the sad topics, the 70's were also a new era of a handful of different genres the world has never seen. Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Heavy Metal, Country, Southern, New Wave, Power Pop, Punk Rock, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, R&B, and Urban all decided to make their way into the spot light. The top 10 artists on most peoples lists would most likely be (Not in Order)
1. The Rolling Stones
2. The Who
3. Pink Floyd
4. John Lennon
5. The Eagles
6. Queen
7. Led Zepplin
8. Stevie Wonder
9. Aerosmith
10. Lynard Skynard
A couple songs that turned the decade into what it is:
- The Eagles 1976 "Hotel California" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpAkMk0phOs
- Queen 1975 "Bohemian Rhapsody" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ
- Pink FLoyd 1973 "Eclipse" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy8iUI_ayuo