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A look at the Music of the 70s

The 1970s was a decade with an abundance of culture. The music scene of the 70’s reflected this with a variety of genres and artists. From disco to punk, there was something for everyone. Within this broad spectrum, you will find sub-genres and smaller trends. And it’s not just about the music and festivals, reading about the 70s music scene gives insight into social and political issues of the time period as well. If you are interested in exploring the world of 70s music further, read on to learn everything you need to know!
The Nineteen 70s and Music Festivals
The Nineteen 70s and Music Festivals

You’re probably thinking, “What do music festivals and the 1970s have in common?” Well, quite a lot as it turns out. The 70s was a period of great change and reinvention for many things, including music festivals. Although music festivals…

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The Birth of Punk Rock in the Late 70s
The Birth of Punk Rock in the Late 70s

In the late 1970s, a new type of music began gaining popularity. It was fast and aggressive, as well as simple and unrefined. The songs were filled with angry lyrics and usually lasted no longer than three minutes. This new genre of music came…

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Some of the Biggest Selling Acts in the Seventies
Some of the Biggest Selling Acts in the Seventies

In the 1970s, punk and New Wave began to shift the emphasis away from long-haired, heavy-rock acts. And while there were still plenty of stadium rockers and glam bands around, a new breed of singer-songwriter was beginning to take center stage.…

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Disco Music Became Huge in The 70s
Disco Music Became Huge in The 70s

The 1970s was a decade of change. A global recession, oil crisis and finally, the first outbreak of pandemic influenza in almost 200 years. The disco soon became a symbol of excess, but music lovers simply could not get enough of it for the next…

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Some of the Influential Bands in the 70s
Some of the Influential Bands in the 70s

The music scene in the 1970s was ripe with artistry, diversity, and innovation. Rock, disco, punk and new wave all thrived during this decade. But while there were so many great bands that emerged around this time, not all of them remain…

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Legendary Pop Music Bands in the 1970s
Legendary Pop Music Bands in the 1970s

The 1970s was a decade that saw the rise of many big pop music bands. From disco to punk rock and everything in between, this was the decade that put groups like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys out of favor. In their place…

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The Biggest Selling Records From the 70s
The Biggest Selling Records From the 70s

The 1970s was a decade of change. It was the end of the hippie movement and the beginning of punk music, as well as disco and electronic music. Everything about the 70s was different: people’s attitudes towards fashion and music, their…

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Music, Drugs and the Songs they were written for in the 1970s
Music, Drugs and the Songs they were written for in the 1970s

The 1970s were a transformative period of time for music and culture. New sounds, attitudes, and experiences emerged in response to the tumultuous world around us. The years following the Vietnam War, civil rights movement, sexual revolution,…

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Pop Culture and Fashion in the seventies
Pop Culture and Fashion in the seventies

The 1970s was an exciting time for pop culture and fashion. The Vietnam War, civil rights movement, Women’s Rights movement, and the growth of the internet all influenced how people dressed in the seventies. It was also a challenging time…

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The Many Genres of Music in the 70s
The Many Genres of Music in the 70s

The 1970s saw punk, funk, disco and a lot of other subgenres emerge as the decade progressed. The 70s also saw the end of the hippie movement and a return to more conservative values. In music, this meant that there was less experimentation with…

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