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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 the fashion trend of those years women's 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" raised the group's rating to the first line of the American music charts in 1978. The most famous hits: “Call Me” and “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 best song 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 - German band released on 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 also 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 band that gained recognition in the early 70s. Distinctive feature The group's satirical lyrics and theatrical performances at concerts were considered. Their songs "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover Of Rolling Stone)" are known all over the world.
- English pop-rock band of the 70s. The peak of the group's creativity was the mid-70s. The group released big number 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. A very large role was given to keyboard solos. 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. Mainly musical instrument serves as a synthesizer). Fame came to the group after recording the hit "Virginia Plain", which immediately rose to 4th place 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 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 are “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 70s, making 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 most famous compositions bands: "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. The group gained worldwide fame 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.
80s era " New wave"(term meaning various genres rock music), rock music continues to enjoy success among a wide audience. And it was during this period that numerous rock bands gained popularity and appeared. And towards the end of the 1980s, rock became the largest, most commercially successful genre of music in the United States and throughout the world. Below is a list of ten best rock bands from the 80s.
Metallica is an American thrash/heavy metal band characterized by fast tempos, instrumental mastery, and aggressive guitar solos. It was founded on October 15, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA. After two years in the underground scenes and recording several demos, the band gained fame in 1983 after the group released their first album, Kill 'Em All. In total, Metallica has released 12 studio albums as of 2015, which have sold more than 130 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most commercially successful metal bands.
Journey is a rock band formed former participants bands Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch in February 1972 in San Francisco, USA. The group became commercially successful between 1978 and 1987, after which they temporarily disbanded, having sold more than 80 million copies of their albums worldwide and more than 47 million in the United States. During this period, the group released a string of hits, including the 1981 hit "Don't Stop Believin", which in 2009 became the most streamed track in iTunes history among songs released in the 20th century. Journey's most successful albums are Escape (1981) and Frontiers (1983). In total, the group released 17 albums, of which two were gold, eight multi-platinum and one diamond album.
Iron Maiden is a British rock band founded by bass guitarist Steve Harris in late 1975 that has had a significant influence on the development of metal. They are one of the largest, most successful and best-selling (over 100 million copies worldwide) heavy metal bands of all time. And its singer, Bruce Dickinson, is considered by many to be one of the best heavy metal vocalists in history. In total, the band released 16 studio albums in 2015, the latest of which is The Book of Souls.
Iron Maiden has a mascot named "Eddie" who is featured on all of the band's album covers and as part of the scenery at all of their concerts.
U2
In seventh place on the list of the best rock bands of the 80s is U2, an Irish rock band from Dublin, founded on September 25, 1976. At that time they were teenage musicians of average quality. However, four years later, the musicians signed a contract with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy. In total, the band released 14 studio albums, selling more than 170 million copies worldwide. As of 2015, the group has won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other group in the world. U2 is also ranked 22nd on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Def Leppard is a British rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield. The group debuted with the album “On Through the Night” in 1980, and the peak of its popularity came from 1984-1989, when the platinum albums “Pyromania” and “Hysteria” were released. The team released 11 studio albums in 2015, which sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. The rock band is ranked 70th on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 1995, Def Leppard was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the only performers to perform on three continents in one day.
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in 1972 in Pasadena, California. Immediately after the release of their debut album, Van Halen, the band became world famous, but their sixth studio album, 1984, is considered the most popular album (both in terms of sales and chart positions). In total, the team released 12 albums, selling more than 80 million copies worldwide. Van Halen is ranked #7 on the list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists of All Time. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
AC/DC
AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Two years later, in 1975, their first album, “High Voltage,” was released. And in 1980, the band recorded their most popular album, “Back in Black,” which sold more than 64 million copies worldwide. In total, AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. The group is one of the most influential in the style of hard rock and is known for simple melodies, consisting of three (or four) chords. Unlike most hard rock bands, AC/DC avoids long guitar solos and effects.
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in New Jersey in 1983. He is one of the most successful representatives of the glam metal style. The band achieved worldwide popularity only with the release of their third album, “Slippery When Wet,” released in 1986. As of 2015, Bon Jovi has released 12 studio albums, 5 compilations and 2 live albums, selling more than 100 million copies worldwide. In 2010, the group topped the list of the most profitable touring acts of the year, according to which tickets were sold totaling $201.1 million during their The Circle Tour.
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses are an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band rose to popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the release of their first full-length album, Appetite for Destruction, in 1987, which is the most commercially successful debut album in rock and roll history according to the RIAA. Guns N' Roses released 6 studio albums, selling more than 100 million copies worldwide, including 45 million in the United States.
Queen
Queen is considered the best rock band of the 80s. This is a British rock band, founded in London in 1970. On July 13, 1973, the group released its debut self-titled album, thanks to which it gained fame in its homeland. However, the real sensation and world fame came from the 1975 album “A Night at the Opera,” which is still considered greatest work Queen. In England, this album went four times platinum. In total, the team released 18 studio albums and sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
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Rock music, as we know, originated and began its development in the West. Therefore, it is not surprising that music lovers who want to thoroughly study the history of the genre turn to the last century. After all, it was then that the pillars of rock music appeared, whose works are not outdated to this day.
Hard rock appeared in the 70s, followed by metal, which, in turn, became the leader of many other musical movements. To a modern music lover, it may seem that the sound of guitars of that period is not too “heavy”. This is due to the fact that technological progress does not stand still. Therefore, later the musicians managed to achieve a more congested sound. But their contribution to the development of hard rock can hardly be overestimated, because the foundations of the style were laid precisely during that period.
The long list of the best performers in this genre is headed by:
- Deep Purple.
- Led Zeppelin.
- Black Sabbath.
Deep Purple - their 1970 album became a world milestone, which marked the “maturation” of the style. “In Rock” traveled all over the world, amazing listeners with its innovative approach. The songs did not last three minutes, as was customary, but much longer. They had a complex harmonic series. The center of the composition was guitar solos, consisting of complex riffs. The lyrics made me think. What was also new was that each participant musical group performed a solo part, which raised the sound to new heights.
Led Zeppelin - they learned a lot from the founder of the genre, the British from the Krem group, who were the first to decide to bring the sounds of the electric guitar to the fore. But the Ledas didn't just copy, they conquered the world with their new dramatic sound. Rhythm and blues was taken as a basis. Until now, the sound of the tracks cannot be confused with any other group.
Black Sabbath were a group of Britons who came together in the late 60s and laid the foundation for the development of not only heavy metal, but also doom (characterized by a slow tempo and intense darkness). The group was so popular that the farewell tour took place only at the beginning of 2017. The records were sold in the millions. In just a couple of years, the team managed to publish 4 albums, which became the program for many styles - psychedelic, blues-rock, heavy metal, etc.
Shocking "Kiss"
The main participants met in New York in the early 70s. They were looking for a new sound, trying to make musical career. The name was invented by chance; subsequently many people searched for it hidden meaning, accusing young people of either Nazism or serving Satan. All these attacks were rejected by the project leaders.
"Kiss" is widely known for that each musician applied bright, unusual makeup (mostly in black and white) before the performance. The images changed in detail over time, but became a signature group of cards. As well as various tricks that were designed to turn the concert into a memorable show:
- D. Simmons spewed “blood” (tinted liquid) or fire (it was real, once the artist accidentally set his hair on fire), he was lifted above the stage;
- During the solo, E. Frehley's guitar glowed, emitted smoke, and sparkled;
- Drummer P. Criss floated in the air right along with the drums;
- P. Stanley smashed his guitar and surprised the audience with acrobatic jumps, while he wore high platform shoes.
After several failed albums, Kiss managed to achieve recognition - by the end of the 70s they released several gold and platinum records. The group became one of the most commercially successful in the whole world, only slightly inferior in popularity to the Beatles. The musicians received a star on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. It was the shocking appearance of the participants in “The Kiss” that greatly influenced the Japanese rockers, the result was the emergence of a “visual style”. “Kiss” still successfully tours around the world, regularly coming to Russia.
"Queen" of hearts
But not all foreign music of that period was “difficult”. Great Britain, which gave birth to a lot of talented performers, became the birthplace of glam and pop rock. The brightest representatives of this genre were the group “Queen”, which gained worldwide recognition. This was largely thanks to lead singer Farrukh Staffel, better known as Freddie Mercury. He was not only a frontman, but also an ideological inspirer.
A real sensation in the world of music was caused by the album “Night at the Opera,” released in 1975. It is still considered one of the best in history and is included in the list of the greatest albums of all time.
It is very difficult to specifically determine musical genre, in which Queen worked, because their compositions were often experimental. Some songs remind classical music, in some places you can hear the influence of jazz, pop style, etc. But there are several characteristic features:
- the choir, which includes all Queen musicians;
- parties different voices, recorded by one soloist (in Bohemian Rhapsody you can hear more than a hundred tracks that Mercury had to record).
In 1991, Freddie died, but the group continued its activities. The first soloist of "Queen" is included in the hundred greatest singers worldwide.
AC and DC current
This is exactly how the name AC/DC is translated - it is a rock band from Australia that began its activity in the early 70s. The style is defined as blues rock, rock and roll and hard rock. The team became so successful that it exists to this day. The characteristic features of the sound are the parts of the lead guitarist and the rhythm guitar, which are distorted using technical means.
The composition changed quite often, but this did not affect the group's world fame. The Young brothers, Angus and Stephen, were and remain regular participants. The music of AC/DC influenced many later musicians, including Metallica, Nirvana, Korn, etc. In its homeland, it still remains unsurpassed. The group recorded many successful albums, soundtracks, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Several cities have streets named after AC/DC.
Bad Boys from Boston
Aerosmith is another long-living group performing rock and roll, glam rock, and hard rock. Formed in the 70s by Steve Tyler and a couple of his friends. They considered Boston a good base for a new team - which is why they are sometimes called natives of this city. In the early 80s, when the band had already formed and had a number of successful albums, difficult times came. The reason was drugs, which ruined many talented people.
At first, the group was often compared to the Rolling Stones, although this was based only on the external similarity of their lead singers.
In terms of the number of records sold, Aerosmith has no equal on the American continent. They received many music awards and were included in the top 100 bands around the world according to VH1. It is a rare case that the composition has remained virtually unchanged since its founding. The musicians toured a lot, but in 2016 it was announced that their public appearances would end in 2017.
"Scorpios"
Scorpions originated in Germany, but since they performed their songs on English language, at first they met with misunderstanding from journalists. Their lyrical ballads were ridiculed because a completely different style was popular in the country at that time. Despite the difficult times, the musicians believed in success. They invested all the money in the common cause.
After going to international level Not everything went smoothly either. The British at first did not like immigrants from Germany, this was due to hostility on political grounds. But the musicians continued to stick to their line. Today their style is recognized all over the world - melodic vocals, virtuoso guitar solos, powerful riffs.
The Scorpions' songs soon became so popular overseas that the artists decided to go to America. The 80s were a triumphant time for them - tours across the continent, concerts in Madison Square. At the same time, the musicians managed to avoid the craze for drugs. They continued successful work.
The constant members of the group are vocalist Clown Meine, guitarists Rudy Schenker and Matt Yabs. In 2015, the band celebrated its 50th anniversary: a new studio album, the 18th in a row, was released, and a series of concerts were held around the world, including in Russia.
Conclusion
Development modern music is built on the foundation laid different groups. Many of them showed not only originality, but also the ability to maintain popularity over the decades, so that today no one calls rock music “superficial” and “frivolous.” Some of the groups that originated in the last century are successfully touring today. Foreign rock has had a powerful influence on the majority of Russian artists, so everyone who considers themselves a music lover needs to listen and know it.
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In the 70s of the 20th century, a genre such as hard rock and its heavier variety, called metal, became widespread. The latter subsequently gave rise to many varieties. Hard rock originally emerged in the 60s. Most well-known representatives this genre can be considered as follows foreign rock bands, like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin. It must be said that technical limitations at that time did not make it possible to create a truly high-quality overloaded sound of guitars, so for a modern listener, songs of this genre written at that time are unlikely to seem heavy compared to those recorded later. However, even then the main features of this genre were formed. Such as a dedicated rhythm section and 4/4 riffs.
But the real heyday of the genre came precisely in the 70s. Then a countless number of performers of this genre appeared. If you list them all, you will get an extremely impressive list. If you are just interested in music of this kind, we recommend that you start getting acquainted with the best popular rock bands of the 70-80s. Many of them are still listened to all over the world, and some continue to release albums and give concerts even today. Most of them come from Britain or the USA.
Queen
This group is truly considered one of the greatest groups in history. even today their records sell in huge numbers. The main years of Queen's creativity fall on 1970-1991, i.e. from its founding until the death of group leader Freddie Mercury. The music of this band can hardly be considered heavy, so it is very suitable to a wide circle listeners. Many of their songs have been known to us since childhood.
This English rock band is the founder of the genre of heavy metal. Their work was revolutionary for its time in many respects. Firstly, it is a denser and heavier sound of heavy riffs using the fuse effect. Secondly, dark lyrics that were not typical for the music of that time. Subsequently, the group replaced several vocalists who, upon leaving the group, began a successful solo career (Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio). Despite such instability, the group still continues to exist, and the last album was recorded in 2013 and was accompanied by a very successful world tour.
Judas Priest
Just like Black Sabbath became the founders of the Heavy Metal genre. Moreover, it was in their performance that it acquired a modern sound. The group's first albums were more of a hard rock, but later the sound became denser, and the songs themselves more energetic and fast. Many of the group's songs can be considered the founders of new directions in the genre. Thus, the composition Exciter is considered the first speed metal song in history. Many heavy metal bands subsequently borrowed both the sound of Judas Priest and their style (leather clothing and accessories).
This band is perhaps the most successful among those performing music in the style of Heavy Metal. They began their career just at the time of the greatest popularity of this genre of music. To date, they have written a lot of songs, including a large number of hits. In the 90s, after vocalist Bruce Dickinson left the group, it lost its former glory. This can be associated with the release of albums that do not have the same sound that fans of the group are accustomed to. Also new vocalist Blaze Bailey was objectively inferior to his predecessor. but after reuniting in 2000, their business began to pick up again. Currently, the group has no plans to stop, continuing to release new albums and making large-scale tours in support of them.
AC/DC
This Australian band is considered one of the favorites among hard rock fans. He is distinguished by his signature sound, which was subsequently imitated by many other performers. An important factor in success was the eccentric appearance and the behavior of musicians on stage. Currently, the band's music is found everywhere as soundtracks to films, television shows and computer games.
Metallica is the founding band of the thrash metal genre. They are also the most commercially successful metal band in history. Throughout their career, they have greatly changed the style of their work more than once. Currently, the group has returned to its traditional sound. typical for albums of the 80s.
The Scorpions are among the pioneers of hard rock. Among groups from non-English-speaking countries, this group is one of the most successful. Despite the fact that the group has a large number of fast songs. Her acoustic ballads became the most famous. At the moment the group continues its activities. It is worth noting that the band's vocalist Klaus Meine, despite his age, has preserved his voice well. Therefore, the band sounds no worse live than 20 years ago even now, unlike many other veteran bands of the rock scene.
This group performs music in the style of glam rock. They have currently sold over 130 million albums, making Bon Jovi one of the most successful rock bands in history. Compared to the traditional sound of hard rock, Bon Jovi's music has a more soft sound, which should appeal to those who avoid unnecessary heaviness.
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Genesis (Genesis)
Genesis (Genesis)- legendary English rock band. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the group’s creation. The group was included in the list of bands of the 80s because the 80s were the most successful years in the life of the rock group. It was at the very end of the 70s that Genesis radically...