The 80s became the era of " New wave" - when they appeared various genres rock music. Today, rock is still popular all over the world. Both adults and teenagers listen to him. The hits that appeared almost 40 years ago are still loved and occupy an important place in the soul of almost every person. Rock will never die. We present to your attention 13 of the best bands that gave our world amazing music.
1. Journey
Journey is an American rock band formed by former members of Santana in 1973. Between 1978-1987, the group sold 80 million copies of their albums worldwide. Journey's most successful albums are "Escape" (1981) and "Frontiers" (1983). And the most famous hit, which is familiar to many, is “Don’t Stop Believin” from 1981.
2. Metallica
Metallica is an American metal band that formed in 1981. This group became famous in 1983 after they released their first album, “Kill ‘Em All.” Their biggest hits "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Master of Puppets" will forever remain in our hearts.
3. The Cure
The Cure are a British rock band that formed in 1976. Throughout its existence, the members of the group constantly changed and only frontman Robert Smith remained the only constant member of the group. The most famous singles of this British group are “Just Like Heaven” (1987), “Friday I’m in Love” (1992) and “Love song” (1989).
4. Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band that formed in 1983. In the 1980s, this group's hits were heard in every bar in America. The band achieved worldwide popularity after the release of their third album, “Slippery When Wet,” in 1986.
5. Foreigner
Foreigner is an American rock band formed in 1976. Some of this group's greatest hits rocked the 80s. Among them were "Urgent" (1981) and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" (1981). Their most successful single appeared in 1984, entitled “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
6. Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode is a British electronic rock band that formed in 1980. This is one of the most successful groups in the world. It is difficult to determine the best and most popular hits of this group, but still we will indicate here some amazing songs: “Never Let Me Down Again” (1987), “Stripped” (1986), “Just Can’t Get Enough” (1981).
7. Duran Duran
Duran Duran is a British pop rock band formed in 1978. The group became famous not only for its unforgettable singles ("Hungry Like The Wolf" (1982) and "The Wild Boys" (1984)), but also for its controversial music videos, which became popular on MTV in the early 1980s.
8. Def Leppard
Def Leppard is a British rock band formed in 1977. The group became popular in 1983 - 1989, when the platinum albums "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria" (1987) were released. The most successful singles of their entire career are considered to be “Love Bites” (1987), “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (1987), “Armageddon It” (1987).
9. Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band that formed in 1985. The group became famous after releasing the album "Appetite for Destruction" in 1987. Their best hits, heard all over the world, are “Sweet Child O" Mine" (1987), "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), "Paradise City" (1987).
10.AC/DC
AC/DC is an Australian rock band that formed in 1973. Despite the fact that the group appeared in the 70s, it only became popular when one of its best-selling albums was released in 1980, "Back in Black". AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band in the world.
11.U2
U2 is an Irish rock band that was formed in 1976 by teenage musicians. Four years later they released their debut album "Boy". But the album “The Joshua Tree” (1987), which is one of the greatest rock albums, brought them worldwide fame and recognition.
12. The Police
The Police are a British rock band that formed in 1977. The group became internationally famous in the early 1980s and their album "Synchronicity" (1983) reached number one in the UK and US charts. The group broke up in 1984, but before that they managed to give the world such amazing hits as “Every Breath You Take” (1983) and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” (1980).
13. Queen
Queen is a British rock band that was founded in 1970. This group became one of the most successful groups in the history of rock music. It became famous in the mid-70s, but the group gained worldwide fame in the early 80s, when they released the album "The Game" (1980) and such a great hit as "Another One Bites the Dust" (1980).
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 announced the creation of The group Doobie Brothers. 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 “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. First album The Eagles 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, The Eagles toured 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. Business card The group features spectacular stage makeup: The Demon (Simmons), Starchild (Stanley), Spaceman (Frehley), 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 team 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 Snead, 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 Sneed, 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.
10 centimeters cubed (10cc)
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 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 - 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 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 - English group, which 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. The main musical instrument is 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 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 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 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. 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.
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 trends. 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.
Long list of most best performers 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 member of the musical group performed a solo part, which raised the sound to a new height.
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 the 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 accident; subsequently, many looked for a hidden meaning in it, 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 are reminiscent of 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;
- parts of 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 all over the world.
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. Characteristics The sounds 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-lived 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 performances would end in 2017.
"Scorpios"
Scorpions originated in Germany, but since they performed their songs on English, 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 entering the 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 their 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 builds on the foundation laid by 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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Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American band 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 of the 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 (Whitesnake)
White snake (Whitesnake)- 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. Known for an incredibly beautiful combination of 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). A special success used the "Radio Gnome trilogy", released in 1973-1974. 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"
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 - A 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. Very strong voice soloist and heavy heavy metal with complex improvisations on 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. It is not inferior to Deep Purple in popularity. 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 ( 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. German group, formed in the mid-60s, and achieved enormous success in the 70s - 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 group's most famous works are "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 team's only studio album, 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, in Europe musical society a new star has lit up in the face of 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 include "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 in 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 UK top ten albums 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 back in the mid-60s, but since the strict Soviet nomenklatura considered rock a pernicious creation of the West, access to big stage rock bands were banned. Also, the 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. Among the group's first more or less well-known songs, one 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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