The 1970s saw the rise of rock bands with their electric guitars and the Disco craze. Popular artists included Elton John, the continued dominance of the Rolling Stones, ABBA and the Beatles solo careers.
Elton John
Birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Born: 25 March 1947 (age 67)[1], Pinner, Middlesex, England
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, composer
Years active: 1964–present
Musical career
Genres: Rock, pop rock, glam rock, soft rock, rhythm and blues
Instruments: Vocals, keyboards
Labels: Philips, Congress, DJM, Uni, Paramount, MCA, Geffen, Rocket, Island, Universal, Interscope, Mercury, UMG, Virgin EMI
Associated acts: Bernie Taupin, Tim Rice, John Lennon, Kiki Dee, Billy Joel, George Michael, Eminem, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Dionne Warwick, Neil Sedaka, Gary Barlow
Website: eltonjohn.com
The Rolling Stones – See Our Profile
Also known as: The Stones
Origin: London, England
Genres: Rock, blues rock, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, hard rock, blues
Years active: 1962–present
Labels: Decca, London, Rolling Stones, Virgin, ABKCO, Interscope, Polydor
Website: rollingstones.com
Members: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood
Past members: Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor
Pink Floyd – See Our Profile
Pink Floyd in January 1968, from the only known photo-shoot of all five members. Clockwise from bottom: Gilmour, Mason, Barrett, Waters, Wright
Origin: London, England
Genres: Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, blues rock
Years active: 1965–1994, 2013–2014 (one-off reunion: 2005)
Labels: EMI Columbia, Harvest, Capitol, Columbia, EMI, Parlophone
Website: pinkfloyd.com
Past members: Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett, David Gilmour
ABBA – See Our Profile
Also known as: Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid
Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
Genres: Pop, Europop, disco, Euro disco
Years active: 1972–1982
Labels: Polar, Metal, Polydor, Atlantic, Universal, Epic, Vogue, RCA, PolyGram, Sunshine (Rhodesia/Zimbabwe), Ariston/Dig It (Italy)
Associated acts: Hep Stars, Hootenanny Singers, Benny Anderssons Orkester
Website: abbasite.com
Past members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad
Led Zeppelin – See Our Profile
Origin: London, England
Genres: Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, heavy metal
Years active: 1968–80 (reunions: 1985, 1988, 1995, 2007)
Labels: Atlantic, Swan Song
Associated acts: The Yardbirds, Band of Joy, the Firm, the Honeydrippers, Page and Plant
Website: ledzeppelin.com
Past members: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones,
The Cars
Formed: 1976, Boston, MA, United States
Members: Ric Ocasek (vocals, guitar), Elliot Easton (guitar), Greg Hawkes (keyboards, saxophone), David Robinson (drums), Benjamin Orr (vocals, bass, 1976-88)
Related Artists: Cap ‘n’ Swing, DMZ, Milkwood, The Modern Lovers, The New Cars, The Pop
Genres: New Wave, Pop Rock, Power Pop, Synthpop, Pop, AOR
George Harrison – See Our Profile
Born: February 24, 1943, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Died: November 29, 2001, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Member of: The Beatles, The Quarrymen, Traveling Wilburys
Related Artists: Delaney & Bonnie, Billy Preston, Radha Krishna Temple, Splinter
Notes: Married to Pattie Boyd [1966-77] and to Olivia Harrison [1978-2001]. Father of Dhani Harrison.
Also Known As: Carl Harrison, Artur Wax, Bette Y El Mysterioso, George H., George Harrysong, George O’Hara, George O’Hara-Smith, George Ohnothimagen Harrison, Hari Georgeson, Jai Raj Harisein, L’Angelo Mysterioso, Nelson Wilbury, Spike Wilbury, P.Roducer, Son of Harry
Genres: Pop Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Electronic, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Pop
John Lennon – See Our Profile
Born: October 9, 1940, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Died: December 8, 1980, New York, NY, United States
Member of: The Beatles, The Dirty Mac, Plastic Ono Band, The Quarrymen
Related Artists: John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Harry Nilsson, Yoko Ono
Notes: Son of Freddie Lennon, father of Julian Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon; married to Yoko Ono [1969-80]
See also: John Lennon’s Jukebox
Also Known As: John Winston Lennon [birth name], John Ono Lennon, Dr Winston O’Boogie, Joel Nohnn, John O’Cean , Mel Torment, Mr Winston O’Reggae, Reverend Thumbs Ghurkin, Booker Table & The Maitre D’s, Captain Kundalini, Dwarf McDougal, Dr Dream, Winston Leg-Thigh
Genres: Pop Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Experimental, Pop, Rock & Roll
Bob Marley – See Our Profile
Born: February 6, 1945, Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Died: May 11, 1981, Miami, FL, United States
Member of: The Wailers
Related Artists: The Wailers Band
Notes: Tributed on: Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Bob Marley’s 50th Anniversary, Natty Dread, Time
Heals: A New Tribute to Bob Marley, Time Will Tell: A Tribute to Bob Marley
Son of Cedella Marley Booker, husband of Rita Marley, father of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Damian Marley and Cedella Marley
Also Known As: Nesta Robert Marley [birth name]
Genres: Roots Reggae, Reggae, Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Ska, Ambient Dub
Marvin Gaye – See Our Profile
Born: April 2, 1939, Washington, DC, United States
Died: April 1, 1984, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Member of: The Marquees, The Moonglows
Related Artists: Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston, Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye
Notes: Brother of Frankie Gaye
Also Known As: Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. [birth name]
Genres: Soul, Smooth Soul, Pop Soul, Funk, Traditional Pop, Rhythm & Blues