Browsing: 1970s music

George’s first solo single became a global No.1, sparked a famous copyright case, and proved an ex-Beatle could rule the charts alone.

In March 1977, Elvis took a final private break in Hawaii. Here’s what happened, why it mattered, and what myths still cling to it.

In 1973, Jagger and Bowie circled each other as rivals, friends, and mirrors. Here’s what really tied them together.

In 1975 the Eagles jumped from country-rock hopefuls to stadium kings. Inside One of These Nights, the brutal tour, and the beer that ended the original band.

She sounded gentle, but her 1970s run was a masterclass in crossover pop-country. Key hits, big myths, and musician lessons from Anne Murray.

In 1974 Mott the Hoople tried to immortalise the ‘Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ just as their own world exploded in hits, riots and burnout.

In the mid 70s, Billy Preston turned the Rolling Stones’ arena circus into a Beatles-Stones crossover, with George Harrison’s fingerprints all over the show.

In 1975, Bob Dylan and Muhammad Ali met backstage at Madison Square Garden, fusing protest music and heavyweight politics in one iconic image.