70s MUSIC
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Judkins, also known as Stevie Wonder, was born May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. During 1970, he married singer, Syreeta and the two of them birth a daughter, Aisha Morris. Wonder's music consists of Soul, Funk, Pop Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Contemporary R&B. During the 1970s, Wonder released 10 albums, which include:
- 1970: "Live" at the Talk of the Town
- 1970: Live
- 1970: Signed, Sealed & Delivered
- 1971: Music of My Mind
- 1972: Talking Book
- 1973: Innervisions
- 1974: Fulfillingness' First Finale
- 1976: Songs in the Key of Life
- 1979: Stevie Wonder's Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants
Elton John
Reginald Kenneth Dwight, also famously known as Elton John, was born on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Greater London in the United Kingdom. His music genres consist of Pop Rock, Piano Rock, Pop, Adult Contemporary, and Rock. Elton has a total of 11 albums released during the 70s, including:
- 1970: Elton John
- 1970: Tumbleweed Connection
- 1971: Madman Across the Water
- 1972: Honky Chateau
- 1973: Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player
- 1973: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- 1974: Caribou
- 1975: Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy
- 1975: Rock of the Westies
- 1976: Blue Moves
- 1978: A Single Man
- 1979: Victim of Love
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye Junior was born in Washington, DC. He sings Soul, Funk and Rythm&Blues music. He is most famous for his socially conscious song, "What's going on", which was debuted in 1971. Throughout the 1970s, Marvin released 7 popular albums:
- 1971: What's Going On
- 1971: Trouble Man
- 1973: Let's Get It On
- 1973: Diana & Marvin
- 1976: I Want You
- 1978: Here, My Deard
- 1979: Love Man
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon was born October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, Merseyside in England. He most famously known for being a former member of the infamous band group, the Beatles. He was also apart of three other bands: The Dirty Mac, Plastic Ono Band, and The Quarrymen. John Lennon's music consists of Pop Rock, Experimental, and Rock & Roll music. During the 1970s, John Lennon released 5 albums:
- Imagine
- Some Time in New York City
- Mind Games
- Walls and Bridges
- Rock 'n' Roll
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Aretha became big and famous after she debuted her most famous song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Her music is full of Soul, Southern Soul, Gospel, and smooth music. During the 1970s, Aretha Franklin release 10 popular albums:
- 1970: This Girl's in Love With You
- 1970: Spirit in the Dark
- 1972: Young, Gifted, and Black
- 1973: Hey Now Hey(The Other Side of the Sky)
- 1974: Let Me in Your Life
- 1974: With Everything I Feel in Me
- 1975: You
- 1976: Sparkle
- 1977: Sweet Passion
- 1978: Almighty Fire
Bee Gees
The Bees Gees was a band that originated in Brisbane, Australia. Five artists made up the famous band: Barry Gibb (guitarist, lead vocals), Robin Gibb (lead vocals), Maurice Gibb (bass, piano, vocals), Vince Melouney (guitar), and Colin Peterson (drums). The created popular Disco, Pop, and Rock music and released 9 albums during the 70s:
- 1970: Cucumber Castle
- 1971: 2 Years On
- 1971: Trafalgar
- 1972: To Whom It May Concern
- 1973: Life in a Tin Can
- 1974: Mr. Natural
- 1975: Main Course
- 1976: Children of the World
- 1979: Spirits Having Flown
Bob Marley
Nesta Robert Marley, also known as Bob Marley, was born February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. Bob Marley is well known for his influential lyrics in his popular reggae music. During the 1970s, the Jamaican artist created 10 popular albums:
- 1970: Soul Rebels
- 1971: Soul Revelution
- 1971: Upsetter Revelusion Rhythm
- 1973: Catch a Fire
- 1973: Burnin'
- 1974: Natty Dread
- 1976: Rastaman Vibration
- 1977: Exodus
- 1978: Kaya
- 1979: Survival
Jackson 5
Jackson 5 was a famous group of vocally talented brother during the 1970s: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson, and Tito Jackson. The group from Gary, Indiana, and formed in 1963. Jackson 5's music consists of Soul and Funk. During the 1970s, the group released 14 albums:
- 1970: ABC
- 1970: Third Album
- 1970: Christmas Album
- 1971: Maybe Tomorrow
- 1971: Goin' Back to Indiana
- 1971: Lookin' Through the Windows
- 1972: Skywriter
- 1973: In Japan!
- 1973: Get it Together
- 1973: Dancing Machine
- 1975: Moving Violation
- 1976: Joyful Jukebox Music
- 1977: Lost Concert Musikladen 1977
- 1979: Boogie
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