History of Rock Music 70s

The History of Rock in the 1970s is considered the first generation of classic rock. The sounds developed in the late 1960s featured prominently, with psychedelic bands writing heavier riffs and deeper lyrics. In the late 1970s, the roots of punk rock were born. Music in the late sixties was often led by the social activism movement, but in the seventies, society in general became more self absorbed.http://www.experiencefestival.com/1970s

The early 70s were dominated by folk singers like Carol King, James Taylor, and John Denver. This music was often referred to as hippie music. Disco music also became big in the 70s. Disco music influenced television shows, movies, and the way people dressed. There were many popular disco singers including Donna Summer, Kool & The Gang, KC and the Sunshine Band, Village People, Rick James, and The Bee Gees. Other rock music genres in the 1970s were country, country rock, a form of blugrass that became known as newgrass, glam rock, metal, pop funk, and hip hop.http://www.experiencefestival.com/music_history_of_the_united_states_1960s_and_70s_-_1970s

1970-Layla - Derek and the Dominos

1971-Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

1972-Superstition - Stevie Wonder

1973-Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd

1974-No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley and the Wailers

1975-Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

1976-Hotel California - The Eagles

1977-Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees

1978-I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

1979-Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 - Pink Floydhttp://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/pages/best_songs70-79.html