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.

Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick: Power Pop Kings with a Rock ’n’ Roll Bite Cheap Trick. I. Formation and Early Identity Cheap Trick was formed in Rockford, Illinois, in 1973. Cheap Trick. Classic…

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T. Rex

T. Rex: Glam Rock’s Glittering Revolutionaries T. Rex. Origins: From Psychedelia to Electric Boogie T. Rex began life as Tyrannosaurus Rex, formed in London in 1967 by: Marc Bolan –…

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Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band: From Psychedelic Blues to Hit-Making Power Pop Steve Miller Band. Formation and Early Years The Steve Miller Band was formed in San Francisco in 1966 by guitarist…

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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath: The Birth of Heavy Metal Darkness Black Sabbath. Origins: From Blues to Doom Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968, a city known for its post-industrial grit…

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Nazareth

Nazareth: Scotland’s Hard Rock Trailblazers Nazareth. Formation and Early Years Nazareth was formed in 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, by musicians from a local semi-pro band called The Shadettes. Nazareth. Original…

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Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart: From Mod Rocker to Global Showman Rod Stewart. Early Life and Musical Roots Roderick David Stewart was born on January 10, 1945, in London, England. Raised in a…

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Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf: Rock’s Theatrical Titan of Bombast and Ballad Meat Loaf. Early Life and Career Beginnings Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas.…

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George Thorogood

George Thorogood: The Boogie King of American Rock & Blues George Thorogood. Early Life and Musical Roots George Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Deeply inspired…

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America

America: Acoustic Harmonies and Desert Landscapes in Song America. I. Formation and Origins America was formed in London in 1970 by three American teenagers: Dewey Bunnell – Vocals, guitar Gerry…

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REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon: Power Ballads, Arena Anthems, and Rock Resilience REO Speedwagon. Formation and Early Years REO Speedwagon was formed in 1967 in Champaign, Illinois, by University of Illinois students. The…

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