Hatfield and the North
Hatfield and the North: Canterbury’s Most Playful Architects Hatfield and the North. Origins: Born from the Heart of the Canterbury Scene Hatfield and the North formed in 1972 out of…
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May 31, 2025
The 1970s were a defining decade for rock, marked by innovation, excess, and the rise of legendary bands across a spectrum of styles. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Queen pushed the boundaries of hard rock and progressive experimentation, while Black Sabbath laid the groundwork for heavy metal. Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles brought a polished, radio-friendly sound to the masses, and punk pioneers like The Ramones and The Clash stripped rock down to its raw core. From the theatrical glam of David Bowie to the virtuosity of Rush, the ’70s solidified rock’s dominance and diversity on the global stage.
Caravan
Caravan: Melodic Architects of the Canterbury Sound Caravan. The Beginnings: From Wilde Flowers to Caravan Caravan was formed in 1968 in Canterbury, England, by four musicians who had previously played…
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Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy: Ireland’s Hard Rock Pioneers and Storytellers Thin Lizzy. Formation and Early Years Thin Lizzy was formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969 by bassist and vocalist Phil Lynott, the…
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The Clash
The Clash: Defiant Voices of Punk Rock Revolution The Clash. Formation and Early Days The Clash was formed in 1976 in London, England, during the explosive rise of the punk…
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Traffic
Traffic: Masters of Eclectic Sound and British Rock Fusion Traffic. Formation and Early Years Traffic was formed in 1967 in England by a group of talented musicians from the vibrant…
May 30, 2025
Van Halen
Van Halen: The High-Octane Architects of American Hard Rock Van Halen. The Birth of a Rock Powerhouse Formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972, Van Halen reshaped the sound and image…
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Supertramp
Supertramp: Masters of Progressive Pop and Sophisticated Rock Supertramp. Formation and Early Years Supertramp was formed in 1969 in London, England, by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, two talented musicians…
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Scorpions
Scorpions: German Rock Legends Shaping Hard Rock History Scorpions. Formation and Early Years Scorpions were formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. Initially, the band’s lineup went…
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Roxy Music
Roxy Music: Glam Rock Visionaries and Architects of Art Rock Roxy Music. Origins and Formation Roxy Music emerged from the vibrant British music scene of the early 1970s, a time…
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Rainbow
Rainbow: The Arc of Hard Rock Majesty Rainbow. Genesis of a Storm: Ritchie Blackmore’s Vision (1975) Rainbow was formed in 1975 by Ritchie Blackmore, the virtuoso guitarist and founding member…
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