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…
358Legendary 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…
452The 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…
410The 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…
910The Biggest and Best Music Acts in the 1980s
The 1980s were a decade of excess, from overly produced music videos and hair-bands to the prominence of luxury brands like Versace and Armani. Music was no different, with pop culture being dominated by the synth sound and singers with big hair…
404The Biggest Albums Sold in The 1980s
Shortly after the invention of the phonograph, music was recorded as a premium product to be bought and sold. The first-ever record sold in 1890 for 50 cents. It wasn’t until the 1980s that albums became something other than collectors’…
325Alternative Rock Music Got Better in the 90s
From Nirvana’s Nevermind to Radiohead’s OK Computer, the 1990s were the decade of alternative rock. Following in the wake of the Smiths, The Pixies and other bands that kicked against mainstream culture in the 1980s, a new generation of…
315Elvis Presley is The King of Pop and Rock Music
Today, there are countless singers, bands, and groups that have found success with their music and performances. Many artists have dedicated followers who will see them on tour or buy tickets to see them in concert. But while some artists may…
358Led Zeppelin and Their Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin’s untimely demise in 1980 coincided with the band’s apex as an artistically relevant and successful rock band. Shortly before their final tour, the group released In Through The Out Door, their seventh and final studio album.…
465Pink Floyd and the Dark Side of the Moon
The album The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The record was so popular that it has sold over 50 million copies as of 2018, with international sales exceeding 100 million…
284Queen and their Musical Legacy
The iconic band Queen has influenced generations of music lovers with their unique sound and style. Both their music and image have been credited with breaking down barriers in the New Romantic movement, which emerged from the post-punk rock…
592The Beatles - The Most Influential Band in History
When you think of influential bands, who comes to mind? The Rolling Stones? U2? Nirvana? It’s no secret that rock and roll has seen many great bands throughout its existence, but few have had as much of an impact on the genre as The Beatles.…
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Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival
Music Festivals in The Sixties
The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties
The Birth of The Beatles and Beatlemania
The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s