Top Ten Bands that Define the 70s
While they are overrated yes they did define the 70s
The Beatles influenced and shaped the '70s music scene and cultural changes more than any other band, at least until disco became a force in the later part of the decade.
Not sure how "define" fits here. While they did make music in the seventies and achieved a degree of popularity, they weren't more prominent than most of the other bands on this list during that time period. They're extremely talented and worthy of most of the recognition that they get, and they have more current popularity than many of their peers, but placing them high on the list seems to be a reflection of their latter regard rather than influence and standing During the decade.
Queen are drastically overrated, not really that popular compared with their 1970's contemporaries. During that era, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and even Elton John [not a band I know] were much more popular. The Beatles broke up very early in 1970, but if you do count them as a 70's band, of course they topped everybody.
Very well known and famous for their 70s music.
They were pioneer of some metal genres.
How aren't Pink Floyd like number one? Dark Side Of The Moon...
Started to create different genres of metal from experimentation.
They were formed in the 70s but they didn't release their first album until 1980
Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s. Their shock rock-style live performances featured... read more
Yes they did they proved that they were going to be a great Hard Rock band in the 70s
Jim Morrison died in July of 1971, but up until then, they pretty much topped everybody.