
Exploring 70s Music Culture
The 1970s saw a massive change in the music industry. The hippie culture of peace and love had all but fizzled out, and the punk scene was in its prime. This was also the decade that saw disco become popular, bringing with it new subgenres like funk, soul and R&B. Regardless of whether you prefer blues or psychedelic, there is something for everyone from the 70s music era. Here is more about the culture, festivals, songs and artists that shaped this memorable period in history.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…
417Music, 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,…
539Pop 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…
334The 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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