The 1970s Musicians

Today’s Objective... To see how certain artists influenced Rock music. To see how certain artists influenced Rock music. Students will understand music in relation to history and culture in the 1970s. Students will understand music in relation to history and culture in the 1970s. Students will listen to, analyze, describe, and evaluate music from the 1970s. Students will listen to, analyze, describe, and evaluate music from the 1970s.

Jackson 5 Members: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson Influence on music: First black teen idols to appeal to a white audience Listening: Dancing Machine I’ll be There ABC

KC and the Sunshine Band Members: Harry “KC” Wayne Casey and too many to list! Influence on music: Funk, R&B, Disco. Use of many instruments Listening: That’s the Way I Like It Shake Your Booty

Stevie Wonder (Stevland Hardaway Judkins) Born: May 13, 1950 Died: Influence on music: Blind since right after birth Piano and other instruments Listening: Uptight Isn’t She Lovely Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Led Zeppelin Members: Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham Influence on music: Strong guitar sound Blues-rock Led to heavy metal rock Listening: Stairway to Heaven

KISS Members: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss Influence on music: Outrageous stage shows with costumes Listening: Detroit Rock City Rock and Roll All Nite

KISS “Starchild (Stanley), The Demon (Simmons), Spaceman or Space Ace (Frehley), and Catman (Criss). The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs. Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" because of his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic." The "Demon" makeup reflected Simmons's cynicism and dark sense of humor, as well as his affection for comic books. Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was a reflection of his fondness for science fiction and supposedly being from another planet. Peter Criss's "Catman" makeup was in accordance with the belief that Criss had nine lives because of his rough childhood in Brooklyn. “

Styx Members: Chuck and John Panozzo, Dennis DeYoung, John Curulewski, James Young Influence on music: Strong ballads Hint of Broadway influence Listening: Come Sail Away Renegade

Pink Floyd Members: David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett Influence on music: Psychedelic rock and then progressive rock Lyrics—philosophical Listening: Eclipse Comfortably Numb

Boston Members: Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, Barry Goudreau, Sib Hashian, Fran Sheehan Influence on music: Hard rock—combo of progressive rock and heavy metal Influence of many musical styles Listening: More Than a Feeling

Wings Members: Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda Influence on music: Records included several “first takes” Influence of reggae and Jamaican Listening: My Love

Lynyrd Skynyrd Members: Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Larry Junstrom, Gary Rossington, Bob Burns Influence on music: Southern rock Listening: Sweet Home Alabama

The Eagles Members: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner Influence on music: “southern California country rock” Banjo, guitar, mandolin Listening: Hotel California

ABBA Members: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog Influence on music: Swedish Hooks, simple lyrics, sound effects Wall of sound (overdub harmonies) Listening: Dancing Queen

Chicago Members: Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm Influence on music: rock ballads Lots of instruments Listening: I Can’t Fight This Feeling Hard to Say I’m Sorry

Bee Gees Members: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb Influence on music: Soft rock Disco Listening: Stayin’ Alive

Queen Members: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon Influence on music: Glam rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, funk “Vaudeville” Listening: Bohemian Rhapsody

Santana Members: Carlos Santana, other band members frequently changed Influence on music: Latin rock AMAZING guitar! Listening: Oye como va

Donna Summers (LaDonna Gaines) Born: December 31, 1948 Died: Influence on music: Influence of Motown and Psychedelic Rock disco Listening: I will Survive

Sir Elton John (Reginald Kenneth Dwight) Born: March 25, 1947 Died: Influence on music: Songwriting—lyrics Piano (classical and gospel) Long (and continuing) success Benefit concerts Listening: Bennie and the Jets

David Bowie (Davie Jones) Born: January 8, 1947 Died: Influence on music: “Ziggy Stardust” Commerical success—multiple outlets Listening: Fame