70s Music

Formed in 1965 in London, Pink Floyd was a rock band that became popular from London’s underground music scene in…

Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend or popularly known as Pete Townshend was an English singer, guitarist, co-founder and leader of the…

Born on March 26, 1994. Diana Ross is one of the most successful American singers and artists of all time.…

Introduction to Classic Rock The 1960s: Rock Music Comes of Age The 1970s: Rock vs. Disco The 1980s: John Lennon,…

  Introduction GQ was an American disco and R&B group who scored a handful of hits on the disco and…

Introduction Con Funk Shun is a funk and R&B band formed during the late 1960s. From a backup band, Con…

Introduction Celebration was a short-lived group formed by Beach Boys’ Mike Love during the 70s music era, as his side…

Introduction John & Ernest were another of those “one hit wonder” acts, who scored short-termed popularity via the Top 40…

  Jan Hammer (born on April 17, 1948 in Prague) was a Czech composer, pianist and keyboardist known for his…

Introduction The Velvet Underground is not some typical oldies music/classic rock group. They are one of the most influential rock…

Introduction Carl Douglas is an R&B and pop singer-songwriter, recording artist and “one hit wonder” from Jamaica known for his…

Introduction Wild Cherry was a funk rock group hailing from Ohio. They are known for their single “Play that Funky…

Introduction Minnie Riperton is most known for her 70s music era-hit “Lovin’ You” which features her very’ high “whistle register”…

Introduction M was a new wave/synth pop “group,” a one-man project of English singer and musician Robin Scott. M gained…

The Weather Girls The Weather Girls are a female R&B and dance music duo originally consisting of Izora Armstead and…

Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during…

Introduction Shocking Blue is a now-defunct classic rock band from The Hague, Netherlands, known for their international hit single “Venus”during…

Introduction Chairmen of the Board was an American soul group mostly active during the 70s music era. Their famous hits…

Introduction to Cate Brothers Oldies music fans will probably recognize the Cate Brothers. Consisting of twin brothers Earl and Ernest…

Introduction American disco group C.J. and Company achieved recognition for their disco hit “Devil’s Gun”  which peaked at #36 on…

Introduction Oldies music fans — especially classic rock enthusiasts in particular — may instantly remember Bram Tchaikovsky and his eponymous…

Introduction Brass Construction is a now-defunct Brooklyn-based funk group formed in 1968. During the mid-70s music era they achieved a…

  Introduction Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley are members of the folk duo Brewer & Shipley who are known for…

Introduction Barry De Vorzon (born in 1934) and Perry Botkin Jr. (born in 1933) are American composers and producers, both…

Introduction The Bellamy Brothers are an American pop and country duo who reached the peak of their career during 70’s…

Introduction: Early beginnings and becoming stars in their native Canada The beginnings of The Guess Who hail back as far…

Introduction Bull and the Matadors are a defunct American funk band from Illinois, known for their 60s music era-hit single…

Introduction Boomer Castleman (1945-2015) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and inventor hailing from Texas. Oldies music fans…