Music of the 1970's
Musical Growth
As the 1970’s began, there was more variety in genres ranging from disco to folk and country. Experimental music gained popularity along with electronic sounds including synthesizers and harmonizers. In this electronic age the cassettes gained more following and the music industry sales drops as teens began copying music through home taping. Walkmans were introduced in 1979 and improved the quality of the cassette sound.
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Musicians of the 1970's
The Beatles
The Beatles consisted of the band members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles were another British band that was apart of the "British Invasion" during the late 1960's and 1970's. The Beatles formed part of the "holy trinity" of rock n'roll due to their popularity. The Beatles are considered one of the most popular bands of all time. However, the band broke up in April of 1970 due to Paul McCartney leaving the band. |
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones were known for calling themselves the "World's Greatest Rock n'Roll Band." The Rolling Stones were another "British Invasion" bands and they promoted themselves as "bad boys" in order to promote their popularity. Unfortunately, the band broke apart in 1970, when they were considered to be at their highest popularity. Sadly, many of the band members died a short time after the break up of the band. |
John Lennon
John Lennon had originally founded the Beatles, but to to their band breaking up in 1970, John Lennon decided to go out on his own and have a solo career. Lennon is known for being a famous singer and songwriter from Britain in the 1970's. Lennon and his wife Ono created a form of protesting by doing interviews and being filmed while still lying in bed, in order to demonstrate peace and non-violence. Unfortunately, Lennon was assassinated by a crazed fan, Mark David Chapman, in 1980. |