The best rock bands of the 70s. Foreign pop and disco groups of the eighties

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10 centimeters cubed (10cc)- English pop group of the 70s. They are known as an experimental group, borrowing styles from the 60s and reworking them into a modern sound. Throughout the decade, the group had numerous worldwide hits. The most famous songs of the group: “Donna”, “Rubber Bullets”, “I’m Not in Love” and others.

ABBA

ABBA - Legendary Swedish pop group of the 70s. The most successful group in Europe. Since 1973 and the song "Waterloo", the group has constantly remained at the top of the charts around the world. The most famous song is difficult to determine, since so many songs are still extremely popular.
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Arabesque

Arabesque - German girl pop group of the late 70s. Thanks to fashion trend those years on girl groups and after recording the hit “Hello Mr. Monkey” in 1977, the group became famous in Europe.

Blondie

Blondie - Pop group of the late 70s from the USA. The bright and memorable appearance of the group's lead singer and the breakthrough first album " Parallel lines(Parallel Lines)" raised the group's rating to the first line of the American music charts in 1978. The most famous hits: "Call Me" and "Heart in a Glass (Heart of Glass)".

America

America (America) - American pop group of the 70s, working in the folk-pop style. They achieved popularity just 1 year after the release of their first album of the same name. The group's most famous hits are: "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair."

Bee Gees

Bee Gees - A very popular English pop group of the 70s. After its formation, the group worked in the rock style, but it was only after changing direction in the mid-70s to dance music that the group truly became famous throughout the world. The group's greatest hits: "Stayin' Alive", "You Should Be Dancing" and many others.

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers- American pop rock band of the 70s. Worldwide fame came only in the late 70s, after the release of the famous album “Minute by Minute” and the mega-hit “Only a Fool Believes”, which was recognized as the best song of 1979.

Boney M

Boney M - A very famous German group working in the style disco. She gained wide popularity in 1975, thanks to the extraordinary talent of the producer and author of most of the group's super hits, Frank Farian. Very popular in Russia to this day.

Mud

Mud - English pop rock band of the 70s. The main direction in his work was the power-pop style, which was very popular in the early 70s. The peak of popularity occurred in the mid-70s and the release of the singles “Tiger Feet”, “Crazy” and a number of other songs.

Guru-Guru

Guru-Guru is a German group that entered the world stage in the mid-70s. The main direction in music is krautrock (a mixture of rock and electronic dance music). One of the few long-lived groups that still work with the same composition.

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5- Pop group of the 70s from the USA. The group consisted of 5 brothers. Among them, the youngest was the later famous Michael Jackson(in the center). The group’s most popular songs: “Support me (I Want You Back)”, “The Love You Save”, “I’ll Be There” and others.

Dr. Hook

Dr. Hook- A US pop-rock group that gained recognition in the early 70s. A distinctive feature of the group was considered to be satirical lyrics and theatrical performances at concerts. Their songs "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover Of Rolling Stone" are known throughout the world.

- English pop-rock band of the 70s. The peak of the group's creativity was the mid-70s. The group has released a large number of albums and many world-famous hits, such as “Ticket To The Moon” and “Calling America”.

ZZ Top

ZZ Top is a famous American blues group that achieved popularity in the 70s. A distinctive feature of the group is its image (huge beards and cowboy outfit) and sarcastic lyrics.

Caravan

Caravan is an English band that achieved popularity in the late 70s. Bright masquerade costumes and theatrical performances on stage during concerts distinguish the group. Especially loved in Russia. Their hits "Samurai", "Moscow" and others are very famous.

Wings

Wings - English pop-rock band of the 70s - the project of the legendary Paul McCartney and his wife Linda. Thanks to the ex-Beatle's worldwide fame, the group enjoyed success throughout the decade.

- American disco group of the 70s. Fame came after recording the song “Rock Your Baby” in 1974. Their songs were certainly present in disco programs and were very popular.

Maybe (Can)

Maybe (Can) - German pop rock band from the 70s. She worked in the styles of krautrock and experimental rock. Very big role was played solo on keyboard instruments. The peak of the group's popularity occurred in the early 70s, when Japanese soloist Kenji Suzuki joined the group. The group's most famous hits are: "Vitamin C", "Spoon" and "I Want More". The group is one of the founders of electronic music.

Roxy Music

Roxy Music- English pop-rock band of the 70s, working in the art-rock style (Pure music and vocals. The main musical instrument is a synthesizer). Fame came to the group after recording the hit "Virginia Plain", which immediately rose to number 4 in the English chart in 1972. The group's most famous hit is "Love Is the Drug".

Eagles

Eagles - American pop rock band of the 70s, which tied together country, pop and soft rock. One of the most successful groups of the 70s - 80s. The group released a lot of hits that topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Third in the world in terms of commercial success. The most famous hits “Hotel California”, “Witchy Woman” and many others.

Carpenters

Carpenters - A very famous American duo in the 70s, consisting of sister and brother Carpenters. The melodic and soulful songs of the duo were very different from the heavy and provocative music that was fashionable at that time. The duo's most famous songs are: "Yesterday once more" and "They long to be Close to you"

Throbbing Gristle

Throbbing Gristle- English pop group of the 70s, which laid the foundation for the development of the industrial style. Complex musical parts on keyboards and various specials. effects quickly gained popularity among the people in the mid-70s. Their defiant and provocative lyrics caused a furious protest from critics of those times, which gave the group even more popularity.

Power plant (Kraftwerk)

Power plant (Kraftwerk)- German musical group of the 70s, which made a very big contribution to the development of electro-pop and techno-pop styles. They were the first to use voice modulation through a synthesizer. Abundance of specials effects at concerts gave the group’s performances a special flavor. The group's most famous compositions are "The Robots" and "Tour de France".

Faust

Faust is a German krautrock band from the 70s. The group has become the personification of German kraut throughout the world. The group became famous only 5 years after its creation, since the krautrock niche was very competitive. But in the mid-70s she received the status of a German rock legend.

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac- Famous Anglo-American pop group of the 70s - 90s. World fame joined the group in the mid-70s, after recording the breakthrough album "Fleetwood Mac". The team’s most famous hits: “Rhiannon”, “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop” and many others.

Bread

Bread - American soft rock band of the 70s. They played in a rock style bordering on dance music. The first success came after the release of the hits “Baby I’m A Want You”, “Everything I Own” and “Guitar Man”, which received recognition all over the world.

The modern stage is mainly represented by fleeting “stars” that quickly light up and fade just as quickly. It’s different – ​​the idols of the 70s, the mammoths of the rock scene. Despite the abundance of alcohol and drugs in their lives, rock stars continue to rock the stage. Our selection today is about them.

1.AC/DC
In 1973, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young from Scotland formed the group AC/DC. The band consisted of bassist Larry Van Kreedt, vocalist Dave Evans and drummer Colin Burgess. Over the course of some time, the band's line-up changed several times, with Mark Evans and Phil Rudd joining the original line-up. A year later, Dave left the group and was replaced by Bon Scott. The band's 1979 album Highway to Hell became a rock classic. Bon Scott died in 1980. The group included Brian Johnson, with whom the album “Back in Black” was released. After 8 years of creative break, the album “Black Ice” was released in 2008, with which AC/DC went on an 18-month concert tour.

2. Average White Band
6 young friends Alan Gorrie, Malcolm “Molly” Duncan, Onnie McIntyre, Hamish Stewart, Roger Ball and Robbie Mackintosh founded the Average White Band in 1971 in Dundee, Scotland. Steve Ferron took the place of McIntosh, who died of a heroin overdose in 1974. The group's hits include songs such as “Pick Up the Pieces” and “Cut the Cake.” In 1982, the musicians announced the breakup of the group. A few years later the group got together again and continues creative activity still. Only two of its founders, McIntyre and Gorrie, remain in the updated composition.

3. Chicago
The group was formed by DePaul University students in 1967. It included guitarist Terry Kath, keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphin, bassist Peter Cetera, saxophonist Walter Parazaider, trombonist James Pankow and trumpeter Lee Loughnane. In the 70s, the group released at least one disc every year. More than 120 million records have been sold. Chicago had 21 songs in the Top 10, and their records were recognized as one of the best five times. Today the group includes Lamm, Pankow, Loughnane, Parazaider, Jason Sheff, Tris Imboden, Kate Howland and Lou Pardini. Some of the group's most popular hits are “Baby, What a Big Surprise” and “If you Live Me Now”. In 2009, the group toured with Earth, Wind and Fire.

4. The Doobie Brothers
Tim Johnson, Patrick Simmons, Dave Schorgen and John Hartman formed The Doobie Brothers in 1970. Band members over the years have included Michael Hossack, Tyrant Porter, Keith Knudsen, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Michael McDonald, Bobby LaKind, John McPhee, Chet McCracken, Cornelius Bumpus and Skylark. The group's hits include the songs “Listen to the Music”, “It Keeps You Runnin” and “Black Water”.

5. The Eagles
The Eagles formed Linda Ronstadt's backing band. Its members included Glenn Frye, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner. Don Henley later joined the group. The Eagles' first album of the same name was released in 1972. 6 of the group's records went platinum. The most popular songs are “Hotel California”, “Desperado” and “Heartache Tonight”. In 1975, Ledon was replaced by Joe Walsh and Meisner was replaced by Timothy Schmit. In 1980, the group broke up, and in 1994, having united again, they released the album “Hell Freezes Over”. In 2009 year The The Eagles are back on track with a tour in support of their latest album, Long Road Out of Eden.

6. Journey
The band's original lineup consisted of former Santana members Neal Schon and Gregg Rowley, along with Ross Valory, George Tickner and Prairie Prince. In '78, Steve Perry joined the group. In 1984, the team broke up and reunited 11 years later. In 1998, Perry was replaced by Steve Augeri, who was fired in 2006. The group’s hits include “Wheel in the Sky”, “Don’t Stop Believing” and “Open Arms”.

7.Heart
The Heart group, known for its hits Crazy On You”, “Magic Man”, “Barracuda” and “What About Love?”, changed its lineup several times in the 70s of the last century. Only Ann and Nancy Wilson remained its constant participants. The group included Michael DeRosi, Howard Lees, Mark Andes, Danny Carmassi, Scott Olson, Mike Fisher, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, John Hannah and Brian Johnstone. In 2009, Heart toured with Journey.

8. KC and the Sunshine Band
KC and the Sunshine Band was founded in 1973 in Miami by Harry Wayne Casey (aka KC). The group consisted of Richard Finch, Jerome Smith and Robert Johnson. The group was recognized for the songs “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty”, “Get Down Tonight” and “Please Don’t Go”. Today the group consists of 14 people. Casey sang "Get Down Tonight" on American Idol on April 22, 2009. KC and the Sunshine Band continues its activities, performing at corporate concerts for large companies.

9. Aerosmith
The band's original lineup in 1970 consisted of John Perry, Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler, Joe Kramer and Ray Tabano. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford. In 1975, the group released the album “Toys In the Attic”. A few years later, Perry and Whitford left the group due to drug problems. In 1984 they again became part of the team. Aerosmith holds the record for the most gold and multi-platinum albums among other American bands. The group released hits such as “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” and “Cryin’.” In 2009, the musicians went on tour, but during a concert in Sturges, Tyler fell off the stage, and the tour ended there.

10. KISS
In 1972, the group KISS began its creative activity in New York. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss were among its original lineup. The band's hallmark is its spectacular stage makeup: The Demon (Simmons), Starchild (Stanley), Spaceman (Freley), and Catman (Criss). In 1977, according to a Gallup poll, KISS was voted the most popular group in America. The band's fans are called the KISS Army. In 1978, all members of the group released solo albums, which led to the breakup of the group. Criss and Frehley left KISS in 1982. Today, KISS continues to perform with the following lineup: Stanley, Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.

11. Loggins & Messina
The duo of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina recorded 6 albums. The most popular songs are "Danny's Song" and "A Love Song". In 1975, the duo broke up. In 2005, Kenny and Jim reunited and released a new album. Since 2009, concert activities have been resumed.

12. Steve Miller Band
The Steve Miller Band was formed in 1967 in San Francisco by Steve Miller. It included guitarist James Cook, bassist Lonnie Turner and drummer Tim Davis, later joined by Boz Scaggs. The songs “Space Cowboy”, “Fly Like an Eagle”, “The Joker” and “Take the Money and Run” became the most popular. Like other groups, the Steve Miller Band changed periodically. The band's last album, Wide River, was released in 1993. The musicians continue to tour today.

13. Styx
It was founded in 1972. The group included Chuck and John Panozzo, Dennis De Young, John Kurulewski and James "J.Y." Young. The most famous songs were: “Come Sail Away”, “Lady”, “Babe” and “Renegade”. Kurulewski left the group in 1975 and was replaced by Tommy Shaw. In 1983, the group released the album Kilroy Was Here. After touring in support of this album, the group disbanded. In 1995, the Styx team got together again. In 2009, the group toured with REO Speedwagon.

14. Tavares
The Tavares brothers - Ralph, Pooch, Chubby, Butch and Tiny - have been performing since 1959. In 1973, they signed a contract with Capitol Records. In 1975 they already performed as the Tavares group. The brothers have such hits as “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel”, “Don’t Take Away the Music”, and “Whodunit”. Their composition “More Than a Woman” became the soundtrack to the famous film “Saturday Night Fever”. Ralph Tavares subsequently left the team to become a bailiff in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

15. Three Dog Night
Singers Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Corey Wells formed Three Dog Night in 1968. They were later joined by Michael Allsup, Floyd Sneed, Joe Shermi and Jimmy Grinspoon. The group's most famous hits are “Mama Told Me Not to Come”, “Joy To the World” and “Black and White”. Over the years, the group's lineup changed constantly, then Snead, Allsup and Shermy formed their own group. In 1976, the group performed their final show. They reunited in 1981 with all original members except Shermy. Throughout the 1980s, the lineup changed frequently again. The group still performs, giving 80 concerts a year. Three Dog Night founders Wells, Hutton, Grinspoon and Allsup still play in the band.

16. The Village People
In 1977, French composer Jacques Morali founded the concept group The Village People. The original members of the group were Victor Willis (police officer), Felipe Rose, Randy Jones (cowboy), Glen Hughes (biker), David Hodo (construction worker) and Alex Briley (military). Their most famous hits are “Macho Man”, “Go West”, “Y.M.C.A.” and “Can’t Stop the Music.” The band appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 1979. Later Ray Simpson, Jeff Olson and Eric Anzalone joined the team. The founder of the Morali group died of AIDS in 1991.

Let's continue to remember the leading performers of the 70-80s

Joe Dasen. French singer born in New York.

Gilla - Disco singer from Austria. She gained enormous popularity in 1977 after the release of the album in English "Zieh mich aus" and the super-hit Johnny o'e (Johnny).

Francois Claude. One of the first performers of songs in the disco style. He is known for his sequin-covered suits, impeccably coiffed hair and frenetic dance routines with his dance group, the Claudettes. Gained fame in the early 60s. In the late 70s he was called the King of French Disco. / The singer died from a blow electric shock in his bathroom on March 11, 1978 at the age of 39. But since then, “Clodomania” has only intensified - hundreds of loyal Klo-Klo fans rush to the dance floor as soon as they hear the first chords of their idol’s legendary hit - “Alexandrie Alexandra”!

Amanda Lear - French pop singer and actress. She sang mostly in English. From the age of 20 she was brought into the world by the great artist Salvador Dali. Amanda began her singing career at the age of 30 and, thanks to the talent of composer David Bowie, immediately became famous. Her hits “Queen from Chinatown”, “Black Lady” and others more than once occupied the top of the charts in Europe.

Mireille Mathieu ( Mireille Mathieu) - French famous pop singer, whose career peaked in the 70s. At the beginning of her work, she was called the second Edith Piaf, but thanks to her wonderful voice and talent, Mireille became the symbol and pride of France.

Raffaella Carra - Italian pop singer and film actress. Before her singing career, she starred in TV series, but the song recorded by Rafaella for one TV show received explosive success, which marked the path of the 27-year-old actress. The albums recorded by Raffaella were a great success, and songs one after another crowded to the top of the Italian charts.

Cher - American singer, actress, top model and producer. The first fame came in 1965, when Sherelin performed the song “I remember you as a child.” After this triumph, Cher never left the pedestal of fame. The 70s were especially creative for Cher. Winner of many international awards, Cher was also the producer of the young Michael Jackson.

Tina Turner(at birth Anna Mae Bullock listen)) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. Winner of eight Grammy awards. For her artistry, temperament and stage expressiveness, she bears the title of “Queen of Rock and Roll”. Tina is listed among the top ten best dancers in the world. Rolling Stone magazine named her one of the greatest singers of our time.

Sir Roderick David "Rod" Stewart - British singer and a songwriter who rose to prominence first with The Jeff Beck Group and then with The Faces. Best of luck Rod Stewart achieved success as a solo artist, mainly in the UK, where 7 of his albums reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, and out of 62 hit singles, 22 were in the top ten. Q magazine lists "100 greatest singers"(English) 100 Greatest Singers) Rod Stewart is ranked 33rd.

Sheila - Popular French pop singer of the 60s - 70s. Her debut with the song "When It All Ends" was an explosive success in France. In the late 60s and early 70s, Sheila recorded several albums in English, which were very popular in the old world.

Bonnie Tyler(Bonnie Tyler)- English singer of the 70s - 80s. Fame came in 1975 with the song “Stay in France,” which did not leave the top ten charts in Europe for a month. Bonnie's most popular song "He mental pain(It’s A Heartache)", which took first place in Europe and the USA.

Baccarat (Spanish) Baccara listen)) are a Spanish girl pop group from the 1970s and 1980s. She is known worldwide for her hits “Cara Mia”, “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie”, “Sorry I’m A Lady”. The group is named after a variety of rose, which serves as the group’s logo.

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- “The Eagles”) is an American rock band performing melodic guitar-driven country rock and soft rock. During its ten years of existence (1971-81), it topped the American pop singles chart (Billboard Hot 100) five times and the album chart four times (Billboard Top 200). And this composition is an all-time masterpiece. Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress who has also achieved success as a composer, director, producer and political activist. Winner of two Oscars in the categories “Best Actress” and “Best Original Song”, as well as Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe awards. Streisand is considered one of the most commercially successful women in modern show business. This is the only artist who led with his albums 200 in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. In total, more than 145 million copies of her records have been sold worldwide.

Pink Floyd. The British group Pink Floyd has retained fans all over the world for more than thirty years of its existence. Pink Floyd formed in the mid-1960s in London. Its members were guitarist and singer Syd Barrett, bassist Roger Waters, keyboardist Rick Wright and drummer Nick Mason.

Bad Boys Blue- a Eurodisco group formed in Cologne in 1984, which during its history has released about 30 hit singles that hit the charts in many countries around the world, including the USA.

The group is based in the UK.

Well, we don’t even need to talk about the most famous group, the Beatles.

The Beatles ("The Beatles", separately the members of the ensemble are called the “Beatles”, they are also called the “Magnificent Four” and the “Fab Four”) - a British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr . Stuart Sutcliffe, Pete Best and Jimmy Nicol also performed in the group at various times. Most of The Beatles' compositions were co-authored and signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The group's discography includes 13 official studio albums, released in 1963-1970, and 211 songs.

Aerosmith

Aerosmith - American group, whose repertoire consists of works in the style of heavy rock (hard rock). Success came to the team in 1974 after the release of the album “Get Your Wings,” which sold more than 3 million copies in one year. Until the end of the 70s, Aerosmith was in the top five popular groups peace.
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Automatic Satisfiers (The Vibrators)

Automatic Satisfiers (The Vibrators) - English rock band 70s. The direction in music is punk rock. At the beginning of their career they worked at concerts with world stars, but after the release of the hit “Baby, My Baby” they gained their own worldwide fame. The team's most famous hit is "Automatic Lover".

White Snake

White Snake- Anglo-American group created on the coals of Dee People in 1978. Since already famous musicians participated in the group, success was guaranteed. The group's first album "Snakebite" in 1978 immediately hit the world charts.

Boston

Boston - Rock band from the USA. Incredibly famous beautiful combination elements of hard rock and disco. The group's first self-titled album, released in 1976, gained enormous popularity among listeners. The group has released only 5 albums in its entire history.

Fear of Trains (Grand Funk Railroad)

Fear of Trains (Grand Funk Railroad)- American rock band that rocked until the mid-70s. The founders of stoner rock (a kind of sluggish heavy metal style). The group's most famous hits: "The Loco-Motion" and "We"re An American Band."

Van Halen

Van Halen - American rock band of the 70s. She played in the style of hard rock. Created in 1974 by two brothers. Thanks to a virtuoso guitar solo, the band's very first album, Van Halen, went platinum in one year. For fans of guitar rock, the group is considered an unsurpassed ideal to this day.

Gong

Gong - French rock band of the late 60s and 70s. The direction in music is space rock (synthesizer music using various effects). The Radio Gnome trilogy, released in 1973-1974, enjoyed particular success. Beautiful and mesmerizing music.

Motorhead

Motorhead- An English rock band that combines hard rock and proto-trash (fast tempo) in their works. Founded in the late 70s. The group's most famous single "Don't sleep til Hammersmith (No Sleep "til Hammersmith)"

Talking Heads

Talking Heads- American experimental rock band of the 70s - 80s, combining a huge number of music styles in their compositions. The band's most famous song is "Burning Down the House."

The Damned

Damned (The Damned) - English punk rock band of the 70s. Leading first wave punk band. Favorite group of Yuri Klenskikh (Gaza Strip). The lyrics of the group's songs were written on mystical and afterlife themes. The image of the group was the same. The group's most famous song is "Eloise".

- English rock band of the 70s. It was created by already famous musicians, which is why it did not need any special promotion. The group worked in the style of progressive rock (complex musical parts on instruments). The group's most famous hits are "Lucky Man" and "From the Beginning."

Earth (Earth, Wind & Fire)

Earth (Earth, Wind & Fire)- American rock band of the 70s. The direction in music is a combination of traditional rock and dance music. Real success came to the group members in 1975 after the release of the super hit "Shining Star". After this success, the team's singles topped the charts in the US and Europe more than once.

Queen

Queen is an English rock band whose creative career began in the 70s. One of the most famous rock bands in history. The incredible voice talents of the group's lead singer Freddie Mercury and beautiful and unique music - all this has contributed to the group's success on the musical Olympus for decades. Literally all of the group's albums went platinum. The group's most famous song is "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Ditch (Slade)

Ditch (Slade) - English rock band of the 70s. The main direction in music is glam rock (spectacular costumes, extraordinary behavior on stage). Popularity came with the release of the super-hit "Coz I Luv You", which soared to first place in the UK charts within a week. After this success, until the mid-70s, the group's hits constantly played in the top ten.

Kaipa

Kaipa - Swedish rock band from the 70s. Like most bands in Scandinavia, they played in the style of progressive rock. Complex musical parts on synthesizers were skillfully combined with guitar rhythm. In the late 70s the group became one of the most famous in Sweden. They achieved worldwide recognition only in the 80s.

Book of Genesis (Genesis)

Book of Genesis (Genesis)- English progressive rock band of the 70s. The group's repertoire consisted mainly of long instrumental compositions. Extravagant appearance and special use. effects turned Genesis concerts into spectacular shows. They were the first to use pyrotechnics on stage. The most famous composition group - "Supper's Ready".
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Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd- American rock band of the 70s. She worked in the style of combining rock and roll and country, later called the southern rock style. The group was created back in the mid-60s, but global success came only a decade later in 1974 with the release of the super-hit “Sweet Home Alabama.” Their ballad "Freebird" is also widely known.

Hypocrites (Uriah Heep)

Hypocrites ( Uriah Heep) - English rock band of the 70s. A distinctive feature of the group is the combination of hard rock and complex instrumental solos. The group gained wide popularity within two years of its formation. The team's most famous hit is "Lady in Black".

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin- Legendary English hard rock band of the 70s. Founders of the "heavy metal" style. Very strong vocals and heavy musical accompaniment quickly gathered a huge group of hard rock fans. One of the most successful groups of the 70s - 80s.

Nazareth

Nazareth - Rock band from Scotland. She gained popularity in 1972 after the release of the song "Dear John", which rose to number one on the French charts. After this success, the group recorded an album in 1973, which went down in the history of rock music. Half of the songs on the album "Loud "N" Proud" occupy the first lines of the European charts. Subsequent work consolidates the group's success around the world.

Journey

Journey- American rock band of the late 70s and 80s. Success came in 1978 after the release of the hit "Lovin, Touchin, Squeezin". The direction in music is pop rock. The group's most famous hits are "Separate Ways", "Open Arms" and "Be Good To Yourself".
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Rush

Rush is a rock band from Canada, working in the style of progressive rock. The extraordinary virtuoso skill of the participants' playing has earned recognition in world rock music, and brightly staged shows using pyrotechnics and laser effects turned the group's concerts into an excellent show. The group's most popular album is "2112".

Kiss

Kiss - Legendary New York rock band whose creativity flourished in the 70s. The bright appearance and gothic makeup of the participants, defiant behavior and a huge amount of pyrotechnics are integral attributes of the group. The most famous hits are “Detroit Rock City”, “Strutter”, “Rock and Roll All Night”.

Accept

Accept - German hard rock band. It was created at the dawn of the 70s, but fame came only in 1978. The very strong voice of the lead singer and heavy heavy metal with complex improvisations on the guitars distinguishes Accept from other groups. Subsequently, the group began to be considered the founders of the Teutonic rock style. For fans of real hard rock, I advise you to listen to the album "Balls to the Wall", which went platinum in the USA and Europe.
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Joy Division

Joy Division- English rock band of the late 70s. The band's style is punk rock. Compared to the punk rock bands of the time, Joy Division was noticeably different in its formal suits and lyrical lyrics. The public appreciated this. Within a year of its creation, the group had already toured Europe and the USA. Their hit "Shadowplay" is well known to punk rock fans.

Ripple current (AC/DC)

Ripple current (AC/DC)- Australian rock band of the 70s. She played in the style of combining rock and roll and hard rock. Not inferior in popularity Deep Purple. The band's most famous song is "Highway to Hell".
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Ramones

The Ramones are an American punk rock band that began their musical career in the mid-70s. One of the first to embrace this style of rock, which literally swept the world in the late 70s. The most famous album of the group is "Rocket To Russia".

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd- English rock band of the 70s. One of the most famous groups in the world. The first fame came in the late 60s, and the 70s significantly strengthened the group's success on the international stage. Since 1973, almost every album of the group has soared to the top of the charts. The group's most famous album is "The Wall".

Scorpions

Scorpions- One of the most famous rock bands. A German group formed in the mid-60s and achieved enormous success in the 70s and 80s of the last century. The most famous song of the group, which is known to most of the world's population, is "Wind Of Change".

Styx

Styx - Rock band from the USA. The history of the rock band dates back to the early 60s, but they achieved success only a decade later. Since 1972, the group has begun a victorious march to the top of the musical Olympus. The group's 4 albums topped the American charts one after another. The group’s most famous hits are “We Sailed from Away (Come Sail Away)”, “Boat On The River”, “My Baby” and other songs.

Judas Priest

Judas Priest- English rock band working in the style of heavy metal. A long-lived group on the world stage. The first introduced two solo guitars. The group's popularity was marked by 1978 and the release of the album "Stained Class". The most famous works bands - "You"ve Got Another Thing Comin"" and "Freewheel Burning".

Steely Dan

Steely Dan- Rock band of the 70s from the USA. An important reason for the frenzy of popularity was the highly propagandistic lyrics glorifying drugs and banditry. Musical style The group was a combination of rhythm and blues and soft rock styles. Rock fans are well aware of the band's songs "Do It Again" and "Reeling in the Years."

Super tramp

Super tramp- English rock band of the 70s. Success came to the group in 1974, 5 years after its creation. Moreover, the group was not particularly popular in its native England. After moving to the USA and recording the breakthrough album “Crime of the Century,” the group was noticed in their homeland. The most famous hits are "School", "The Logical Song" and "Dreamer".

Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols- Legend of punk rock of the 70s. The most famous English punk rock band, which turned the tide with its creativity musical history in the second half of the 70s. The only one studio album team's "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" sold tens of millions worldwide and is a punk rock classic.

The Heartbreakers

The Heartbreakers- American punk rock band - followers of the Sex Pistols. Unlike the Pistols, she played softer and less obscene punk rock. Their first albums "L.A.M.F." and "L.A.M.F. Reconstruction" went gold during the heyday of punk rock (1976 - 1979).

Sweet

Sweet (Sweet) - English rock band of the 70s. In the early 70s, the group played progressive pop rock, and during their heyday they changed their style to hard rock. 1972 - the beginning of the group’s popularity, and in 1973, after the release of a series of super-hits “Block Buster”, “Hell Raiser”, “Teenage Rampage” and five others, the European Musical Society began to glow new star represented by Sweet.

The Clash

The Clash- English rock band formed against the backdrop of the enormous popularity of punk rock in the late 70s. Thanks to the extraordinary talent of leaders Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the group not only did not get lost in the glory of the Sex Pistols, but also created its own unique and very popular style of hip-hop in the future. Most of the group's albums went gold.

Quiet Riot

Quiet Riot- American rock band, finally formed in 1975. The band became famous only in the early 80s after the release of their breakthrough and most famous album, “Metal Health,” which immediately took first place in the US charts.

Tyrannosaurus (T. rex)

Tyrannosaurus (T. rex)- British rock band of the 70s, working in the glam rock style (predecessor of punk rock). The group achieved fame in 1970 after the release of the hit "Ride a White Swan", which rose to number two in the UK charts. After this success, the group releases a new hit, “Hot Love,” which rock fans know very well.

Deep Purple

Deep Purple- Legendary English rock band. Considered the founder of hard rock. World fame came at the end of 1970 with the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar". The group's most famous early hits are "Smoke On The Water" and "Gettin' Tighter."

Foreigner

Foreigner- Hard R&B rock band of the 70s - 80s from the USA. One of the most commercially successful hard rock bands. The band gained fame in 1977 after the release of their first album of the same name, "Foreigner", which sold millions of copies within a few weeks and took first place among rock albums. The next 5 albums were no less popular. The group’s most famous hits: “Waiting for a Girl Like You”, “I Don’t Want to Live Without You” and other equally famous songs.
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Black Saturday (Black Sabbath)

Black Saturday (Black Sabbath)- English heavy metal rock band of the 70s. One of the founders of the heavy metal style. A very commercially successful rock band in the early 70s. Their first self-titled album stayed in the top ten. best albums UK for over a year and went gold. The most famous songs of the group: “Paranoid”, “Neon Knights”, “Mob Rules” and a dozen others.

Russian rock bands of the 70s.

The first Russian rock bands appeared in the mid-60s, but since the strict Soviet nomenklatura considered rock a pernicious creation of the West, rock bands were banned from appearing on the big stage. The same quality of home recording equipment and electronic musical instruments left much to be desired. The groups were only content with performing in clubs and dance floors. The first concerts of early rock bands are largely lost.

- One of the first Russian rock bands, created by Boris Grebenshchikov. Despite the fact that the group was created at the turn of the 60s - 70s, fame came only at the very end of the 70s. From the first more or less famous songs groups, we can highlight “You’re Rubbish”, “My Sweet N” and the album “All Brothers and Sisters”.
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- Quite a successful Moscow rock band in the 70s. Many aspiring stars came through this group. It is very difficult to single out the group's songs, because the soloists and musicians constantly changed, taking their songs with them.

- Alexey Kozlov's jazz-rock band, which dates back to the mid-70s. The first recorded album of the same name was released in 1977. The group became widely known only in the 80s.

- Russian rock band, which was formed in the late 70s. The founder of Russian punk rock. The incredible tricks of the group's lead singer Oleg Garkusha noticeably distinguished the group from others, turning the performance into a performance.
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- The legendary Russian rock band, which dates its history back to the late 60s. The leader of the group is Andrey Makarevich. The group gained All-Union fame in 1979, after the release of the breakthrough hits “Turn”, “Candle” and other songs that quickly spread throughout the Union.
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