while funk jazz and soul and rock were
ever-present this decade was also
defined by the rise of disco punk rock
and electronic music
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
musical acts of the 1970s for our series
on the top 10 musical acts per decade
we’ve based our choices on a mix of an
act success popularity and overall
musical legacy this is part of a series
of video spanning the decades of music
from the 1950s to the 2000s
number 10 The Ramones
punk music wouldn’t have existed as we
know it without this new york-based band
led by lead singer Joey Ramone The
Ramones paved the way for furious anger
themed three-chord based rock music
despite little major chart and
commercial success the punk rockers
established a straightforward loud and
speedy style as demonstrated in
signature songs like blitzkrieg bop
Sheena is a punk rocker and I want to be
sedated
before I gonna
meanwhile their incessant touring built
the mo rep as an energetic and must-see
live act
number nine ABBA
this Swedish pop group can boast the
sale of more than 380 million records
and dozens of number-one hit singles
starting from the mid-1970s and reaching
beyond
by incorporating disco into their sound
and writing catchy relatable Toombs Abba
brought us such classics as Waterloo
Fernando and of course dancing Queens
their eventual breakup in 1982 didn’t
slow down their commercial success nor
did it diminish their fan base
in fact ava has experienced a
rejuvenation of late with the highly
popular musical based on their music
Mamma Mia
you
number eight Black Sabbath
he wanted to go back to the origins of
heavy music this band would be a good
place to start
singer Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Tony
Iommi bassist Geezer Butler and drummer
Bill Ward built a world of music like no
other
here
one that was influenced by their
Birmingham England upbringing and filled
with demons and dark undertones
songs like war pigs paranoid and iron
men defined their sound
they also open the eyes and ears of a
whole generation of soon-to-be
metalheads to music that can give you
nightmares and we mean that as a
compliment
number seven Fleetwood Mac these British
American musicians have had many members
enter and leave the band over the years
but it’s the incarnation from the
mid-70s that lands them here
after transitioning from a more blues
oriented act to a more pop focused one
Fleetwood Mac’s blockbuster album rumors
went on to become their biggest seller
as well as a critically acclaimed Grammy
winning chart topper
it also helped set the path for the
group to later become one of the
best-selling bands ever
number six Eagles
this Grammy winning and chart-topping
band sold more than 150 million records
worldwide
after several top 40 hits the Eagles had
their biggest hit in 1975 with the
number-one album one of these nights
they continued to rule the charts with
their greatest hits compilation
and Hotel California
ladders title track soon became a
landmark song that sealed the band’s
reputation as one of the 70s and
America’s biggest fans the LA group
didn’t only change the game but also
prove their staying power when their
1994 reunion put them back on the top of
the charts
number five Bee Gees the role of disco
in the 1970s cannot be ignored in one
word it was huge
paving the way for a new dance
revolution the jar saw this trio lead
the charge following their adoption of
the sound in the decades latter half all
composed of the three give Brothers the
Bee Gees infiltrated the airwaves and
art dance floors with their close
harmonies as well as their funky and
soul driven tubes
your most memorable contributions are
found on the Saturday Night Fever movie
soundtrack which is widely considered to
be one of discos greatest moments
spawning several number-one singles
number four Elton John
this English legend has more than 25
top-ten singles in a career spanning
over 50 years and it was during the 70s
that his success really began
down
that decade saw Elton John and his
songwriting partner Bernie Taupin create
a unique style combining lyrical depth
and piano playing that allowed the
artist to shine on songs like Rocket Man
goodbye yellow brick road tiny dancer
and more
at his showmanship and vocal talent and
you’ve got an artist who today is one of
the best-selling musical acts ever
ooh
number three queen
lead singer Freddie Mercury was arguably
the greatest stage persona to come out
of rock and roll
since Mick Jagger first strutted his
stuff back in the 1960s and his band
wasn’t too shabby either
to be
coming to the scene as almost
counter-programming to the studio built
machinery of disco we built on rock and
roll by incorporating elements of heavy
metal and hard rock to their sound they
weren’t afraid to experiment and
Mercury’s powerful voice truly helped
them stand out
let’s not forget they produced legendary
songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and we will
rock you which seemed destined to be
played live
number two Pink Floyd
is free massage
it’s safe to say that this band enjoyed
incredible commercial and critical
success throughout its run but it was
during the 70s that it really hit its
peak concept albums like the Dark Side
of the Moon and the wall
we’re psychedelic and progressive rock
statements that change the game and earn
them international recognition
thanks to their deep themes musical
experimentation and concert performances
Pink Floyd sold over 250 million albums
they also built a rep for sticking to
their artistic intentions and have been
credited with making the concept album
more common in rock we go
before we unveil our pick for top
musical act of the 1970s here are a few
honorable mentions
number one Led Zeppelin
you say 1970s certainly wouldn’t have
been the same without this English rock
band drip I can’t keep our way formed in
1968 this four-piece unit was composed
of the late John Bonham on drums John
Paul Jones on bass & keyboard Jimmy Page
on guitar and Robert Plant on vocals
we’re
together these musicians had chemistry
to burn and produced some of the most
important music of the decade blending
blues and folk with their hard rock and
heavy metal sound Led Zeppelin was
revolutionary for the time and earned
immense popularity for their musical
output
they’re one of the best-selling acts of
all time and their influence continues
to reach bar and why
Oh
you agree with our list who’s your
favorite musical act of the 1970s for
more music top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
stay away
ever-present this decade was also
defined by the rise of disco punk rock
and electronic music
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
musical acts of the 1970s for our series
on the top 10 musical acts per decade
we’ve based our choices on a mix of an
act success popularity and overall
musical legacy this is part of a series
of video spanning the decades of music
from the 1950s to the 2000s
number 10 The Ramones
punk music wouldn’t have existed as we
know it without this new york-based band
led by lead singer Joey Ramone The
Ramones paved the way for furious anger
themed three-chord based rock music
despite little major chart and
commercial success the punk rockers
established a straightforward loud and
speedy style as demonstrated in
signature songs like blitzkrieg bop
Sheena is a punk rocker and I want to be
sedated
before I gonna
meanwhile their incessant touring built
the mo rep as an energetic and must-see
live act
number nine ABBA
this Swedish pop group can boast the
sale of more than 380 million records
and dozens of number-one hit singles
starting from the mid-1970s and reaching
beyond
by incorporating disco into their sound
and writing catchy relatable Toombs Abba
brought us such classics as Waterloo
Fernando and of course dancing Queens
their eventual breakup in 1982 didn’t
slow down their commercial success nor
did it diminish their fan base
in fact ava has experienced a
rejuvenation of late with the highly
popular musical based on their music
Mamma Mia
you
number eight Black Sabbath
he wanted to go back to the origins of
heavy music this band would be a good
place to start
singer Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Tony
Iommi bassist Geezer Butler and drummer
Bill Ward built a world of music like no
other
here
one that was influenced by their
Birmingham England upbringing and filled
with demons and dark undertones
songs like war pigs paranoid and iron
men defined their sound
they also open the eyes and ears of a
whole generation of soon-to-be
metalheads to music that can give you
nightmares and we mean that as a
compliment
number seven Fleetwood Mac these British
American musicians have had many members
enter and leave the band over the years
but it’s the incarnation from the
mid-70s that lands them here
after transitioning from a more blues
oriented act to a more pop focused one
Fleetwood Mac’s blockbuster album rumors
went on to become their biggest seller
as well as a critically acclaimed Grammy
winning chart topper
it also helped set the path for the
group to later become one of the
best-selling bands ever
number six Eagles
this Grammy winning and chart-topping
band sold more than 150 million records
worldwide
after several top 40 hits the Eagles had
their biggest hit in 1975 with the
number-one album one of these nights
they continued to rule the charts with
their greatest hits compilation
and Hotel California
ladders title track soon became a
landmark song that sealed the band’s
reputation as one of the 70s and
America’s biggest fans the LA group
didn’t only change the game but also
prove their staying power when their
1994 reunion put them back on the top of
the charts
number five Bee Gees the role of disco
in the 1970s cannot be ignored in one
word it was huge
paving the way for a new dance
revolution the jar saw this trio lead
the charge following their adoption of
the sound in the decades latter half all
composed of the three give Brothers the
Bee Gees infiltrated the airwaves and
art dance floors with their close
harmonies as well as their funky and
soul driven tubes
your most memorable contributions are
found on the Saturday Night Fever movie
soundtrack which is widely considered to
be one of discos greatest moments
spawning several number-one singles
number four Elton John
this English legend has more than 25
top-ten singles in a career spanning
over 50 years and it was during the 70s
that his success really began
down
that decade saw Elton John and his
songwriting partner Bernie Taupin create
a unique style combining lyrical depth
and piano playing that allowed the
artist to shine on songs like Rocket Man
goodbye yellow brick road tiny dancer
and more
at his showmanship and vocal talent and
you’ve got an artist who today is one of
the best-selling musical acts ever
ooh
number three queen
lead singer Freddie Mercury was arguably
the greatest stage persona to come out
of rock and roll
since Mick Jagger first strutted his
stuff back in the 1960s and his band
wasn’t too shabby either
to be
coming to the scene as almost
counter-programming to the studio built
machinery of disco we built on rock and
roll by incorporating elements of heavy
metal and hard rock to their sound they
weren’t afraid to experiment and
Mercury’s powerful voice truly helped
them stand out
let’s not forget they produced legendary
songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and we will
rock you which seemed destined to be
played live
number two Pink Floyd
is free massage
it’s safe to say that this band enjoyed
incredible commercial and critical
success throughout its run but it was
during the 70s that it really hit its
peak concept albums like the Dark Side
of the Moon and the wall
we’re psychedelic and progressive rock
statements that change the game and earn
them international recognition
thanks to their deep themes musical
experimentation and concert performances
Pink Floyd sold over 250 million albums
they also built a rep for sticking to
their artistic intentions and have been
credited with making the concept album
more common in rock we go
before we unveil our pick for top
musical act of the 1970s here are a few
honorable mentions
number one Led Zeppelin
you say 1970s certainly wouldn’t have
been the same without this English rock
band drip I can’t keep our way formed in
1968 this four-piece unit was composed
of the late John Bonham on drums John
Paul Jones on bass & keyboard Jimmy Page
on guitar and Robert Plant on vocals
we’re
together these musicians had chemistry
to burn and produced some of the most
important music of the decade blending
blues and folk with their hard rock and
heavy metal sound Led Zeppelin was
revolutionary for the time and earned
immense popularity for their musical
output
they’re one of the best-selling acts of
all time and their influence continues
to reach bar and why
Oh
you agree with our list who’s your
favorite musical act of the 1970s for
more music top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
stay away
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