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1970s

John Lydon - Singer - Sex Pistols - 2016

The 1970s punk icon that John Lydon couldn’t argue with: “The impenetrable barrier”

A tough debate.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jul 14, 2026
Robert Plant - Singer - 1973 - Led Zeppelin - Heinrich Klaffs

The 1971 Led Zeppelin tour Robert Plant couldn’t stand: “It was bollocks”

Not catering to the group’s strengths.

Tim Coffman
Jul 14, 2026
Sammy Hagar - Musician - Singer - Van Halen

The 1973 classic Sammy Hagar doesn’t want to hear again: “It makes me cringe”

Face to face with his past.

Tim Coffman
Jul 13, 2026
The Twelve Chairs - Mel Brooks - 1970

The 1974 Mel Brooks scene that revolutionised the music industry: “We were all in hysterics”

Not a bad legacy.

Scott Campbell
Jul 13, 2026
John Wayne - Actor - 1960

“Our new man”: the actor John Wayne hailed as his successor in 1979 

‘The Duke’ approved.

Scott Campbell
Jul 13, 2026
Slash - Guitarist - Guns N' Roses - 1992

The 1972 song Slash called the greatest guitar sound ever: “Best of all time”

The peak of guitar proficiency.

Tim Coffman
Jul 13, 2026
The 10 most pretentious movies of the 1970s

The 10 most pretentious movies of the 1970s

They were too high on their own supply.

Liam Gaughan
Jul 13, 2026
Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Bernie Taupin speaks about his career with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden during an interview at the Li...

“That’s really strange”: the band Bernie Taupin accused of always writing “the same” song

“Not that it’s bad.”

Kelly Murphy
Jul 13, 2026
Rod Stewart - 1984 - Singer - Publicity Photo - Warner Bros Records

The 1973 song Rod Stewart never wanted to sing: “Don’t like that”

The wrong voice for it.

Tim Coffman
Jul 13, 2026
Debbie Harry - Blondie - 1980s

Debbie Harry on the 1977 tour that gave Blondie a career: “The rest is history”

“Played a big part in our future successes…”

Ben Forrest
Jul 13, 2026
Ramones - 1977

“Very catchy”: The 1978 song the Ramones knew would be a classic

Instant hit.

Reuben Cross
Jul 13, 2026
Dance With Me The greatest melodica song of the 1970s

‘Dance With Me’ is the greatest melodica song of the 1970s

Gentle, but not a pushover.

Lauren Hunter
Jul 12, 2026

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