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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May 3, 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.
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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May 3, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness and Heavy Metal Pioneer Ozzy Osbourne. Early Life and Formation of Black Sabbath John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in…
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May 2, 2025
Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker: The Soulful Voice of Rock and Raw Emotion Joe Cocker. Early Life and Beginnings John Robert "Joe" Cocker was born on May 20, 1944, in Sheffield, England. Influenced…
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May 2, 2025
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad: Raw Power, Blue-Collar Rock, and Arena Anthems Grand Funk Railroad. Formation and Early Years Grand Funk Railroad (often shortened to Grand Funk) was formed in 1969 in…
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May 2, 2025
Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Bachman–Turner Overdrive: Canada’s Kings of Riff-Driven Rock Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Formation and Origins Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) was formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1973 by guitarist Randy Bachman after his departure…
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May 2, 2025
Yes
Yes: Symphonic Architects of Progressive Rock Formation and Early Years Yes is a British progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London by vocalist Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire.…
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May 2, 2025
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: American Rock’s Honest Voice Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Formation and Early Days (1976–1979) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in Gainesville, Florida, and officially…
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May 2, 2025
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers: From Boogie Rock to Sophisticated Soul The Doobie Brothers. Formation and Early Days The Doobie Brothers formed in San Jose, California, in 1970, initially centered around: Tom…
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May 2, 2025
Santana
Santana: The Fusion of Rock, Latin, and Spirit Santana. Formation and Early Years Santana was formed in San Francisco in 1966, led by Carlos Santana, a Mexican-born guitarist whose playing…
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May 2, 2025