Artists

Profiles, back-stories, and deep dives into the singers and bands who shaped the sound of the seventies.

David Bowie in the 1970s: Albums, Personas, Stories

The 1970s were a period of rapid motion for David Bowie. He opened the decade with bright, piano led art pop, stepped into glittering glam rock with full theatrical force, slid into polished American soul,…

Aug 20, 20256 min read

Small Town Superstars: 70s Rock Stars from Nowhere

What do a gas station attendant from Indiana, a kid from a Florida college town, and three guys from East Texas have in common? They all became rock legends despite coming from places most people…

Jul 4, 20257 min read

Bee Gees: A Journey From Baroque Pop to Disco…

The Bee Gees: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb crafted a musical story so wide-ranging that it spans gentle Sixties ballads, stadium-sized Seventies disco, and timeless songwriting for other artists. Few groups reinvented themselves with more…

May 20, 20256 min read

Stevie Nicks: The Voice, The Vision, The Legend

Few artists in rock history command the kind of admiration and respect that Stevie Nicks does. She isn’t just a singer; she’s a storyteller, a poet, a force of nature. With a raspy, ethereal voice…

Feb 17, 20255 min read

Donna Summer: The Queen of Disco Who Ruled the…

During the late 1970s, as the world was overwhelmed by the frenzy of the disco era, one artist rose above the glittering dance floors to claim the title of the Queen of Disco. Not only…

Jan 23, 20254 min read