The 1970's saw the rise of disco, which became one of the biggest genres of the decade, especially in the mid-to-late 70s. In Europe, a variant known as Euro disco rose in popularity towards the end of the 1970s.
Aside from disco, funk, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, and soul remained popular throughout the decade. Rock music played an important part in the Western musical scene, with punk rock thriving throughout the mid to late 1970s. Other subgenres of rock, particularly glam rock, hard rock, progressive, art rock and heavy metal achieved various amounts of success. Other genres such as reggae were innovative throughout the decade and grew a significant following.
Hip hop emerged during this decade, but was slow to start and didn't become significant until the late 1980s. Classical began losing a little momentum; however, through invention and theoretical development, this particular genre gave rise to experimental classical and minimalist music by classical composers. A subgenre of classical, film scores, remained popular with movie-goers.
Alongside the popularity of experimental music, the decade was notable for its contributions to electronic music, which rose in popularity with the continued development of synthesizers and harmonizers; more composers embraced this particular genre, gaining the notice of listeners who were looking for something new and different. Its rising popularity, mixed with the popular music of the period, led to the creation of synthpop. Pop also had a popularity role in the 1970s.
AC/DC's guitarist Angus Young is a great musician but very difficult to photograph as he moves non-stop. - Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK.
Martyn Goddard shot AC/DC in 1976 during their first UK tour when they played five gigs at the Marquee Club
Contact sheet of AC/DC photos taken whilst they were completing their 1976 residency at the Marquee Club, London.
Signed limited edition cassette print by Horace Panter of The B-52's
John Lennon in New York City in 1974, this was during the period when he recorded 'Walls and Bridges'.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono In the White Room in Ascot, 1971 where the classic video clip for ‘Imagine’ was shot
John Lennon & Yoko Ono in the kitchen of their home in Tittenhurst Park Ascot, UK in 1971, taken after an on-site press interview.
Photo shoot for Telegraph Sunday Magazine used on Parallel Lines picture disc, taken in New York in 1978.
Bob Marley sitting on the bed of a rented apartment on Gloucester Road in London in February 1978
The Clash giving it all onstage at The Music Machine (Camden Palace), London in 1978
Aladdin Sane is the one image that has defined David Bowie and is nicknamed the 'Mona Lisa of Pop' - Shot by Duffy in his London studio.
David Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust at Newcastle City Hall in January 1973.
Iconic Mick Rock photograph of David Bowie during the 'Saxophone' Session in London 1973
Terry Pastor's photograph of David Bowie from the 'Hunky Dory' album cover photo session.
David Bowie and photographer Geoff MacCormack backstage on the set of The Man Who Fell to earth.
Elton John performing 'Crocodile Rock' onstage at the Edmonton Sundown in London in March 1973
The Rocketman himself, Elton John, brings it onstage at London's Crystal Palace in July 1971.
Elton John performing onstage at the Crystal Palace Garden Party at Crystal Palace Bowl, London in July 1971
Eric Clapton during a sound check for his USA Tour in Philadelphia, 1974
Orange limited edition screen print of Liam Gallagher by David Studwell
Exclusive David Bowie print specially created by The Postman for Rockarchive, based on a photograph taken by Dave Hogan at Live Aid in 1985
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Keith Richards performing with The Rolling Stones onstage at the Feyenoordstadion Rotterdam, Holland in August 2003
Oasis was an English rock music band formed in Manchester in 1991, to date the band has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band who were in the vanguard of the British music Invasion that became popular in the US in 1964–65.
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 & considered one of the most innovative & influential rock bands in history.
Amy Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres.
Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
The USA has given us many of the world's greatest music artists - we celebrate the best of the best
During his 30 year career Jake Chessum has shot defining images of musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Jay Z, The Beastie Boys & David Bowie.
Album covers can define a band almost as much as the music itself. Now you can put this great art on your wall as well as your turntable
