Презентация на тему «1970s Rock and Roll»

1970s Rock and Roll

1970s ROCK

Counterculture ended. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died in 1970-71 from drug overdoses. The Beatles broke up in 1970. Rock and roll split into many categories. Many bands went back and forth between the different categories.

Roots Rock

Bands who wanted to move away from the psychedelic music to a more basic, original form. Blended folk and country, creating Southern rock and country rock.

The Eagles

Released first album in 1972. One of the most successful bands of the 70s. 7 #1 singles, 6 Grammy’s, 5 American Music Awards, and 6 #1 albums. Hotel California

The Eagles

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Were from the South. Amazing live performances and signature songs made them popular. Three members died in a plane crash in 1977 ending their success.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd

SOFT AND HARD ROCK

There is a difference between ‘classic’ rock. Split into two categories: soft and hard rock.

Soft Rock

Soft rock- derived from folk rock, used acoustic instruments, and put more emphasis on melody and harmonies.

Simon and Garfunkel

Was a singer-songwriter duo. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The two had artistic differences that led to their break up after they released the album Bridge Over Troubled Water. Most successful album. 8X platinum

Simon & Garfunkel

HARD ROCK

Developed from blues and rock. The music was played louder and with more intensity. The electric guitar was used. Songs included distortion effects.

PINK FLOYD

From Britain. Philosophical lyrics. Elaborate live shows. Sold over 250 million albums. Their albums were mostly ‘concept albums’.

Pink Floyd

Queen

From England. Had 18 #1 albums and 18 #1 singles. Sold an estimated 150-300 million albums. Their songs crossed into many different rock genres.

Queen

The Police

From England and formed in 1977. Sting Regarded as the first New Wave group to have mainstream success. Won 6 Grammy Awards

The Police

The Police

Aerosmith

Aerosmith was an American Band Steven Tyler Very energetic stage presence. Many multiple-platinum albums

Aerosmith

Heavy Metal

Hard rock. Played with more volume and intensity.

Led Zeppelin

English band-guitarist Jimmy Page Changed name from The New Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin because of The Who. Estimated 200-300 million records sold worldwide. Were known for having crazy tours, flamboyant clothing, and debauchery.

Led Zeppelin

Black Sabbath

From England Ozzy Osbourne Pioneers of heavy metal Over 15 million records sold in US, 70 million worldwide Incorporated occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned down guitars.

Black Sabbath

Punk Rock

Fast, hard-edged music. Typically short songs. Most songs were political with anti-establishment lyrics.

The Ramones

The Ramones- from the US ‘Blitzkrieg Pop’

The Ramones

Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols- from the UK ‘Anarchy in the UK’

Sex Pistols

The Clash

The Clash- from the UK ‘London Calling’

The Clash