The ’70s were arguably one of the best decades for rock music. This was a time when electrifying performances, iconic albums, and bold new sounds took the world by storm. These artists didn’t just play music, they became symbols of cultural revolution, pushing the boundaries both on and off stage. The bands listed quickly became household names, as their music topped the charts and was basically everywhere. We hope you’re ready to see some of the most iconic bands of the 1970s because we’re here to share them with you. Here are 20 photos of rock legends that defined an era.
1. Led Zepplin, 1970.
This iconic rock band still holds up. It’s amazing that a band from 50 years ago still appears in movies and media today.
2. The kings of trippy music, Pink Floyd.
These guys look exactly how you’d expect them to based on their music.
3. The pioneers of heavy metal, Black Sabbath.
Geezer Butler was 21 in this photo. Why does he look like a 40-year-old with 3 kids?
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4. The Eagles, 1975.
Even though these guys were extremely popular in the ’60s, their music was still topping the charts in the ’70s.
5. The Who, performing at Leeds University, 1970.
That’s one silly-looking jacket.
6. The Stones had about 8 different members over the years.
Everyone has a favorite Rolling Stones song, what’s yours?
7. Aerosmith backstage in the ’70s.
The way these guys dress is absolutely hysterical.
8. The legendary Fleetwood Mac.
Timeless classics like The Chain still sing on stereos today.
9. Lynyrd Skynyrd a year before the plane crash.
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Did music die the day their plane crashed?
10. What a great name for a band, Deep Purple.
You can tell if a band will be good based on their name.
11. The Allman Brothers Band.
Now these guys know how to dress to look like a rock band.
12. The band with one of the most loyal fan bases around, The Grateful Dead, 1973.
If someone you know followed a band around, it was probably these guys. Are any deadheads in attendance?
13. Steely Dan, 1973.
I want to know where this photo was taken so I can get a photo op there.
14. AC/DC on their tour bus.
Angus looks as crazy as he sounds.
15. In the ’70s, everybody loved The Doobie Brothers.
No disrespect, but these guys dress way too professionally for a rock band.
16. The iconic and everlasting Queen.
Led by one of the kings of rock himself, Freddie Mercury.
17. A very young ZZ Top.
These legends were touring until the very end.
18. The Knights of the evolution of R&B, The Ramones.
These guys are arguably one of the best punk rock/R&B bands ever.
19. Jethro Tull, ’77.
Very few people could pull off a jazz flute in rock songs, but these guys made it work.
20. Rush in the late ’70s.
Which do you like better, the ’70s rush or the ’80s rush?
