Top ten bands in the 1970's

# 10

The Eagles

skill
7
popularity
8
status
6
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The Eagles, one of the most successful American rock bands, epitomized the Southern California rock sound of the 1970s. Known for their harmonious vocals and classic hits like "Hotel California” "Take It Easy” and "Desperado” they became one of the world's best-selling bands. Their music, blending rock, country, and folk, achieved massive commercial success and critical acclaim. They cultivated their cowboy ‘outlaw’ image. Despite breakups and reunions, the band continues to perform, with founding members Don Henley and Joe Walsh leading the charge, ensuring their legacy endures.


The Eagles
# 9

The Carpenters

skill
8
popularity
8
status
6
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The Carpenters, a sibling family duo featuring Karen and Richard Carpenter, created some of the most memorable soft rock and pop music of the 1970s. Known for Karen's warm, soothing voice and Richard's musical arrangements, their hits include "Close to You” "We've Only Just Begun” and "Rainy Days and Mondays”. Their emotionally resonant music and flawless harmonies made them immensely popular. Tragically, Karen's untimely death in 1983 ended their collaboration, but Richard continues to preserve their legacy through various projects.


The Carpenters
# 8

Little Feat

skill
8
popularity
5
status
9
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Little Feat is an American rock band formed in 1969 by singer-songwriter Lowell George and keyboardist Bill Payne in Los Angeles, California. Known for their eclectic blend of rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and R&B, Little Feat has cultivated a devoted following with their distinctive sound, masterful musicianship, and dynamic live performances.


Songs:

  1. Willin'
  2. Sailin' shoes
  3. Feats don't fail me
Little Feat
# 7

Black Sabbath

skill
7
popularity
8
status
8
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Black Sabbath is an English rock band of ‘Brummie’ boys formed (in Birmingham) in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as THE pioneers of heavy metal music and you’ll get very little argument from me on that score!


Black Sabbath
# 6

Chic

skill
8
popularity
8
status
7
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Chic, formed in 1976 by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, became one of the most influential bands of the disco era


Chic
# 5

Weather Report

skill
9
popularity
5
status
9
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Weather Report was an American jazz fusion band formed in 1970 by keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter


Songs:

  1. Birdland
  2. Black Market
  3. This is This
Weather Report
# 4

Fleetwood Mac

skill
7
popularity
8
status
9
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Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band formed in London in 1967. Known for their turbulent history, harmonious vocals, and enduring hits, they have become one of the most successful rock bands in history. Originally coming out of the 1960’s UK Blues Boom as a Blues band fronted by Peter Green, they eventually morphed into the most popular California soft rock band ever. You couldn’t get away from their album “Rumours” in 1977 – it was everywhere!


Fleetwood Mac
# 3

Steely Dan

skill
9
popularity
7
status
10
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Formed in the early '70s, Steely Dan were an outlier in the music industry; a band proving intelligent music could chart. Their music wasn't just jazz-rock; it was a sophisticated concoction of jazz, rock, pop, and cryptic lyrics that made you scratch your head while tapping your foot.


Songs:

  1. Reelin' in the Years
  2. Peg
  3. Josie
  4. Aja

Gear:

Steely Dan
# 2

Led Zeppelin

skill
9
popularity
8
status
10
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Led Zeppelin, formed in 1968, is one of the most iconic four-piece rock bands in history. Consisting of Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass/keyboard), and John Bonham (drums), the band is known for their powerful sound, complex compositions, and profound influence on the rock genre. Amazingly they had all that success without ever releasing a single!


Songs:

  1. Stairway to Heaven
  2. Whole Lotta Love

Gear:

Led Zeppelin
# 1

#1
in Top ten bands in the 1970's is
Earth Wind and Fire

Earth Wind and Fire
skill
10
popularity
8
status
9
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Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band known for their unique blend of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, and more. Formed in Chicago in 1969 by Maurice White, the band became one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the 1970s, contributing significantly to the dance and disco scene with their innovative sound, which included elements of mysticism and the use of various world instruments.


Earth Wind and Fire