1970s Rock and Roll

1970s ROCK Counterculture ended. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died in 1970-71 from drug overdoses. The Beatles broke up in 1970. Rock and roll split into many categories. Many bands went back and forth between the different categories. The 1970s was the end of the counterculture for rock. Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin both overdosed in 1970. Jim Morrison of the Doors died in 1971. The Beatles split in 1970 as well.

Roots Rock Bands who wanted to move away from the psychedelic music to a more basic, original form. Blended folk and country, creating Southern rock and country rock.

The Eagles Released first album in 1972. One of the most successful bands of the 70s. 7 #1 singles, 6 Grammy’s, 5 American Music Awards, and 6 #1 albums. Hotel California The Eagles were from Los Angeles, California. They released their first album in 1972. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s. They had 7 #1 singles, 6 Grammy’s, 5 American Music Awards, and 6 #1 albums. Their most popular song is ‘Hotel California’. Hotel California

The Eagles

Lynyrd Skynyrd Were from the South. Amazing live performances and signature songs made them popular. Three members died in a plane crash in 1977 ending their success. Members came from the south. Their live performances and their signature songs made them popular with fans. After three members died in a plane crash in 1977 their success ended. They tried to replace the members, but they never reached the level they had before. They named their band after their high school P.E. teacher, Leonard Skinner.

Sweet Home Alabama Freebird Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd

SOFT AND HARD ROCK There is a difference between ‘classic’ rock. Split into two categories: soft and hard rock.

Soft Rock Soft rock- derived from folk rock, used acoustic instruments, and put more emphasis on melody and harmonies. Soft rock came out of folk music. The musicians used acoustic instruments and put more emphasis on the melody and the harmonies. The melody was soft and flowing. There were no heavy sounds or lyrics.

Simon and Garfunkel Was a singer-songwriter duo. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The two had artistic differences that led to their break up after they released the album Bridge Over Troubled Water. Most successful album. 8X platinum Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were the two members of Simon and Garfunkel. Their artistic differences led to their breakup in 1970 after they released their most popular album Bridge Over Troubled Water. This album was their most successful. It went 8X platinum certification from the Recording Industry Associates in America. It was the best selling studio album in the United States ever.

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

HARD ROCK Developed from blues and rock. The music was played louder and with more intensity. The electric guitar was used. Songs included distortion effects.

PINK FLOYD From Britain. Philosophical lyrics. Elaborate live shows. Sold over 250 million albums. Their albums were mostly ‘concept albums’. Pink Floyd was from Britain. Awesome albums. Their lyrics were philosophical and told stories. Their live shows were very elaborate with one tour having large pink inflatable pigs. As of 2013, they have sold over 250 million albums worldwide. Many of their albums were ‘concept albums’. A concept album is an album in which all musical or lyrical ideas contribute to a single theme or story. Concept albums of Pink Floyd include, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ (73), ‘Wish You Were Here’ (75) and ‘The Wall’ (79).

Another Brick in the Wall Comfortably Numb

Pink Floyd

Queen From England. Had 18 #1 albums and 18 #1 singles. Sold an estimated 150-300 million albums. Their songs crossed into many different rock genres. Queen was from England. Famous members were Freddie Mercury and Brian May. Had 18 #1 albums and 18 #1 singles. Queen is one of the most iconic bands of all time. It is estimated that their album sales range from 150-300 million albums worldwide, making them one of the world’s bestselling groups. Their songs have been featured in many movies. Freddie Mercury’s fight with AIDS brought attention to the disease that was not well known at that time. Their songs cross into many genres including a rock opera that has become one of the most well-known songs ever…Bohemian Rhapsody.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen

The Police From England and formed in 1977. Sting Regarded as the first New Wave group to have mainstream success. Won 6 Grammy Awards The Police were from England and were formed in 1977. Their most famous member was Sting, who later had a successful solo career after leaving The Police. They are generally regarded as the first New Wave group to achieve mainstream success. They won six Grammy Awards.

Roxanne

The Police

The Police

Aerosmith Aerosmith was an American Band Steven Tyler Very energetic stage presence. Many multiple-platinum albums Aerosmith was an American Band. Most famous member was Steven Tyler. Tyler has a unique stage presence. Microphone normally covered with scarves. Tyler has a very energetic stage performance and dances with the microphone.

Dream On Walk This Way

Aerosmith

Heavy Metal Hard rock. Played with more volume and intensity.

Led Zeppelin English band-guitarist Jimmy Page Changed name from The New Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin because of The Who. Estimated 200-300 million records sold worldwide. Were known for having crazy tours, flamboyant clothing, and debauchery. Were originally named The New Yardbirds. Drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle of the Who on hearing the new group joked and said the band would ‘go down like a lead balloon.’ Upon hearing this, the band changed their name to Led Zeppelin. The Who was mistaken in the popularity the band would receive. They have an estimated sales of 200-300 million records sold worldwide. Most famous song is ‘Stairway to Heaven’. First song to be played on the radio that was that long. Most songs on the radio were limited to 3 minutes. The song was 8 minutes long.

Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

Black Sabbath From England Ozzy Osbourne Pioneers of heavy metal Over 15 million records sold in US, 70 million worldwide Incorporated occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned down guitars. Black Sabbath was a group from England whose most famous member was Ozzy Osbourne. They were pioneers of heavy metal. They were one of the first bands to incorporate ‘darkness’ into their lyrics. Lyrics were horror-inspired and filled with references to the occult. Their guitars were tuned down creating a deeper sound that made a signature dark sound to their songs. Black Sabbath sold over 15 million records in the US and over 70 million worldwide. Ozzy was kicked out of the band but went on to have a successful solo career.

Iron Man

Black Sabbath

Punk Rock Fast, hard-edged music. Typically short songs. Most songs were political with anti-establishment lyrics. Punk rock was a fast paced music that had hard sounds. Their songs were not very long. The lyrics were often political and very anti-establishment.

The Ramones The Ramones- from the US ‘Blitzkrieg Pop’

The Ramones

Sex Pistols Sex Pistols- from the UK ‘Anarchy in the UK’

Sex Pistols

The Clash The Clash- from the UK ‘London Calling’

The Clash