Top British Bands of the 70s

Pink Floyd performing on their early 1973 US tour, shortly before the release of The Dark Side of the Moon

The 1970s marked a pivotal moment for the UK’s music landscape, with bands at the forefront of a cultural revolution. Their music wasn’t just groundbreaking; the bands’ distinctive styles and flamboyant appearances significantly contributed to their allure. Despite critiques of their fashion choices, the chart-topping hits were undeniable, setting new records almost … Read more

History of Celtic Rock Music

History of Celtic Rock Music

Celtic rock is a music sub-genre that falls under a folk-rock. It is a form of Celtic fusion that mixes Celtic music themes and interpretation with rock music. This music genre has been extremely popular since the 1970s, and it is quite noticeable that Celtic rock has been a vital foundation of … Read more

Sammy Johns – “Chevy Van”

Introduction to Sammy Johns

Introduction to Sammy Johns Although singer-songwriter Sammy Johns penned hit songs for other artists, he is best known for his own record “Chevy Van.” The North Carolina native pursued music when he was young, and soon he started to play in local clubs with a group that he formed, The Devilles. In … Read more

Introduction to Heart: Ann and Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

Introduction Heart have remained one of the most commercially enduring groups in history, with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson maintained their stead as the group’s core and creative force. The American band was initially a quintet, actually formed by Steve Fossen, Roger Fisher in the 1960s. They dubbed themselves as The Army, … Read more

Who Is The Grass Roots?

The Grass Root in 1969

Introduction The Grass Roots are an American psychedelic folk rock group hailing from Los Angeles, California. They became prominent between the years 1966 and 1975, and during those years they scored three Top 10 hits: “Let’s Live For Today” (1967), “Midnight Confessions” (1968), and “Sooner Or Later” (1971). Originally it was a … Read more