Image source: ARVO. Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band. Al Green on the Mike Douglas Show February 1973 Image source: Billboard, page 34, 12 September 1970. "The Idiot" was the only album to enter the Billboard 200. The style: A variety of styles of Christian music including praise and worship, contemporary, southern gospel, accapella, and even some songs with a latin groove. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Their debut album entitled “Pronounced ‘Leh-’nerd ‘Skin-’nerd” came in 1973 and made it to number 27 in the Billboard 200. American gospel group founded by Max and Lucy Mace, September 2010 Heritage Singers Newsletter. In 1996 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Below each artist's name are links to the year/s they entered the US Top 40 during the 70's. The Beach Boys are an American rock band known for their surf songs. The most successful of which was "Bungle in the Jungle" which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Kiss is an American rock band formed in 1973 famous for their elaborate stage performances, and eccentric makeup. They released a total of 6 studio albums during 1970-1979. Donna Summer was an American singer-songwriter and actress. Image source: Billboard, page 49, 22 Dec 1976. In 1970 he left the group ‘The Impressions’ to pursue a solo career after being with the group for 14 years. Genres: Art rock, glam rock, pop, electronic, experimental, David Bowie, shooting the music video for Rebel Rebel February 1974 Paul Simon released 17 singles between 1970 and 1979. John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer-songwriter who, after his success with The Beatles, released his debut solo album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” in 1970. During the 1970s, Elton John released a total of 12 studio albums (this excludes compilations, soundtracks, etc), six of which made it to number 1 in the Billboard 200 Album chart. The Doors, consisting of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore, was an American rock band formed in 1965. Genres: Pop, R&B, soul, disco, funk, bubblegum pop, The Jackson 5 promo picture - circa 1977 The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and in 1999, they were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame despite never winning a Grammy Award. The first induction was with The Impressions and then as a solo act. James Brown was one of the first inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Rod Stewart has been nominated 15 times and won just one Grammy Award. Image source: Billboard Magazine. Although none of his records made it to number one on the Billboard 200, he did enjoy more considerable success on the US Billboard R&B album charts with 6 number 1 albums all coming between 1972-1975. In 2007 Frampton won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. 1970 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1979, The Original Sly and the Family Stone promo image taken 1969 The Isley Brothers went through several lineup changes through the 80s and 90s. In 1994 Bob Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2001 was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The best showcase of Angetha's vocal prowess is the ABBA song "The Winner Takes it All". During the 70s Gladys Knight and the Pips released an impressive 31 singles, 6 of which made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 while “Midnight Train to Georgia” went all the way to number 1. ZZ Top released a further 5 studio albums during the 1970s. From the mid to late ’70s, The Bee Gees were notable contributors to the disco music era. The band released a total of 7 studio albums, 6 of which were released during the 1970s. Rufus released three singles from the same album "Jive Talkin'," "Dance Wit Me," and "Sweet Thing," which all made it into the US Top 40. All but one of their records make it into the top 20 in the Billboard 200. The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. [12] More than 250 people (including Chris Willis)[13] have performed as members of Heritage Singers; however, the Mace family has remained at its core. AC/DC did not feature in the US Top 40 during the 1970s; however, they are considered one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. [4] Jerry Leiske named the group based on Bible scripture equating saints with God's "Heritage ... objects of His special care. These are the top 100 artists of the 1970's. Kool and the Gang released 11 studio albums between 1970 and 1979, the most successful record being "Ladies' Night," which peaked at number 13 in the Billboard 200 and went to number 1 in the US Top R&B Charts. During 1970 and 1977, Presley released 13 studio albums. Linda Ronstadt is a multi-genre American singer. Image source: Wikipedia Creative Commons. Gladys Knight and the Pips have won 3 Grammy Awards and 7 American Music Awards. Their 1975 album "Fandango" climbed to number 10 in the Billboard 200 while 1973's "Tres Hombres," peaked at number 8. There were a lot of great female singers of the 70's, but as far as vocal quality, control, and crystal clarity, Agnetha Faltskog is probably the best choice. Elvis Presley has won 3 Grammy Awards, one of them being a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. Two of the most respected singers belonging to Britain are John Lennon, member of the famous band ‘The Beatles’ and Eric Clapton. The James Gang did not feature in the US Top 40 during the 70s. Their following album Styx II reached number 20 in the Billboard 200 in 1973. During the early 1970s, the band released 6 studio albums. Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012. DVDHR2016). His album "Where I should Be" made it to number 19 on the Billboard 200, and "I'm in You" made it to number 2. Sadly, Lou Reed passed away in 2013 from liver disease. "Do You Feel Like We Do" at number 10, "Show Me the Way" at number 6, and "I'm in You" at number 2. Dylan has won 10 Grammy Awards, and 8 of his records have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. "Walk This Way" peaked at 10 and "Dream On" at 6. During 1970-1979 he released 11 studio albums. Genres: Progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal. She was nominated for a Grammy Award 44 times and won 18 times and was awarded a Grammy Legend Award in 1991 and then the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994. Image source: Ed Vill. [6] Early accompanists included Bob Silverman on piano and Pete McLeod and Jeff Wood on guitars. He is famous for his role as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. Genres: Soul, funk, R&B, psychedelic soul, Curtis Mayfield performing for Dutch TV in 1972 Santana has sold 43.5 million certified albums in the US alone, and over 100 million sold worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Formerly known as Barry Eugene Carter, Barry White was a multi-talented American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and record producer. In 1975, Rufus released the album "Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan," which made it to number 7 in the Billboard 200 and number 1 in the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1970 after signing with De-Lite Records. 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1979, Yes on stage in Indianapolis August 1977 Neil Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two occasions, first in 1995 as a solo artist and again in 1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield. Members inducted included the original band, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan, and Rumours-era members Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. They are regarded as the pioneers of punk rock in the UK with the original lineup of Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock, who was replaced by Sid Vicious id 1977. Bad Company has received one Grammy Award nomination but did not win. Image source: Billboard, page 7, 6 February 1971. The Spinners are an American R&B group, also known as the Detroit Spinners and the Motown Spinners. "The Joker" and "Rock’n Me," making it all the way to number 1 on the US Top 40. Electric Light Orchestra released 25 singles during the 70s. In 1998, members of Fleetwood Mac were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aerosmith is an American rock band from Boston who enjoyed great success in the 70s with gold and platinum-selling albums. "They have to be a born-again Christian and receptive to the Adventist message. Bob Dylan is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling over 100 million records. Genres: Soul, blues, funk, R&B, gospel, pop, The Staple Singers appearing on Soul Train June 1974 and I bought all of them. Little Flowers: 10. They have also won 4 Grammy Awards as well as receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. The Ramones were an American punk rock band from New York. Between 1976 and 1979, The Temptations released 2 studio albums, this time with Atlantic Records. Between 1970 and 1979, Rush released 6 studio albums with two making it into the Billboard 200. The Beach Boys won the Merit Award at the American Music Awards in 1988 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the same year. Image source: Jim Summaria. The band is widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. In 1972 Billy Joel signed with Columbia Records, and in 1973, he released his second album "Piano Man." "All Directions" was The Temptations' best album of the 70s, peaking at number 2. Robert Clark Seger, famously known as Bob Seger, is an American singer-songwriter as well as a guitarist and pianist. Five of these entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. He has won the Grammy Legend Award as well as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1974, George Harrison won a Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year and again in 2004 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Woman,” making it to number 9 on the Billboard 200 and “Morrison Hotel” peaking number 4. Her 1975 hit "You're No Good," went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Hey You" going all the way to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Image source: Wikipedia Creative Commons. In total, 3 albums went to number 1 on the US Billboard 200 during this time. Mitchell moved to America in 1965 and signed with Reprise Records in 1968. The group has sold an estimated 48 million Records worldwide. Image source: Billboard Magazine December 5, 1970. 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1976 | 1977, Queen performing in New Haven, Connecticut circa 1977 The pair released another 5 studio albums during the 1970s, with two top 10s in the Billboard 200. They have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice, first in 2006 for their song "Love Train" and again in 2016 for "The Love Of Money. Genres: Rock, R&B, folk, blues, soul, Celtic, jazz, soft rock, country, gospel, Americana, Promo picture of Van Morrison for Billboard July 29, 1972 They released a further six studio albums during the 1970s with "Tarkus" and "Trilogy," making it to 9 and 5 on the Billboard 200, respectively. In 1994 all the members of Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1970 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977, Kool and The Gang - Ladies Night record cover. Image source: Wikipedia Creative Commons. The band went on to release a further five studio albums during the 1970s with success coming from their 1976 album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200. After splitting with Garfunkel in 1970, Paul Simon began his solo career. The band wasn’t nominated for any Grammy Awards during the 70s but were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Image source: Columbia Records (via Wikipedia Commons). Simon released 3 studio albums during the 70s, all three making the top 5 of the Billboard 200. From the DVD "Through The Years" vol. The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Bachman-Turner Overdrive released 8 studio albums between 1970 and 1979. America released a further 7 studio albums during the 1970s, three of which made it into the top 10 in the Billboard 200. They were nominated for just a single Grammy Award during the 70s but, unfortunately, did not win. The Clash did not feature in the US Top 40 between 1970 and 1979. Six of their albums made it into the top 10 of the Billboard 200. In 1988 Dylan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Picking the 100 best female singers of the '50s, '60s, and '70s is a challenge -- but the good news is that women have contributed so much to popular music. Three Dog Night released 18 singles during the 1970s, 15 of which made it into the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Between 1970-1979 they released 22 singles. Image source: NBC Television. Parliament is based on eclectic and commercial funk, while Funkadelic is influenced by psychedelic rock. Boston has only been nominated for 1 Grammy but did not win. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Presley has 117 gold, 67 platinum, and 27 multi-platinum albums, and is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. Image source: Netherlands National Archives. During their year together, Derek and the Dominos released a single studio album called “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” which didn’t achieve much success. He released his debut self-titled album ‘Eric Clapton’ in 1970 which made it to number 13 in the Billboard 200. The band consisted of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. Black Sabbath was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. As for the religious affiliation of its members, Max Mace has stated that while a majority of them are Seventh-day Adventists, that's not in itself a requirement. John Lennon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Journey was formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of the bands Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. Twelve of their singles made it into the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100 of which 8 made it all the way to the number 1 spot. Genres: Pop rock, boogie rock, hard rock, soft rock, blue-eyed soul, Three Dog Night from a 1972 US ABC Television special They were pioneers in the British punk rock movement. "American Women" was The Guess Who's most successful album of the 1970s peaking at number 9 on the Billboard 200. Includes one song from pianist Bob Silverman's solo LP, Souvenir album (same content as "Faith to the People" but different cover art), Accompanied by The Sunshine Singers (kids), Chapel Records Catalog No. The band released a total of eight studio albums, six of which were released during the 1970s. Between 1970 and 1979, Lou Reed released 9 studio albums, of which 3 made it into the top 50 on the Billboard 200. Come Along With Me: 4. Styx released 12 singles during the 70s with the most success coming at the end of the decade from 1979 single "Babe," which went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their biggest chart successes for the decade came from "Carry On Wayward My Son," peaking at number 11, and "Dust in the Wind" at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Commodores released 16 singles between 1970 and 1979, seven of which made the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100. Genres: Hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, Promo pic for Deep Purple's 1976 European tour Curtis Lee Mayfield died in 1999 from complications with diabetes. Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago. Genres: Jazz rock, soft rock, R&B, pop rock, Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number record cover. They were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, 2002 and 2010 as well as winning the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. On 8 December 1980, Lennon was shot and killed by a crazed fan outside his apartment in New York. Includes one song from Max Mace's solo LP, Limited edition of 5,000 signed, numbered copies in red vinyl with personalized certificate, Includes 32-page booklet by Religious "Presidential" Inaugural Celebration...with Love (RPICWL), Heritage Singers Catalog Nos. Harrison released 17 singles during the 1970s with "My Sweet Lord," "Isn't it a Pity," and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)," all reaching number 1 on the US Top 40. Bad Company released 12 singles 1970s. Heritage Singers are an American gospel group founded by Max Mace and his wife Lucy, with their two children, Val and Greg. Click the link to visit our website. In 1973, Barry White released his debut studio album with "I've Got so Much to Give," which went to number 16 in the Billboard 200 and number 1 in the US Top R&B Charts. The cause of death was asphyxiation from vomit after a heavy night of drinking the night before. During the 1970s, The Rolling Stones released 6 studio albums two of which went to number 1 on the US Billboard 200 album chart. During the 1970s, Donna Summer released 35 singles. Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Image source: Heinrich Klaffs. In 1988 Jethro Tull won their only Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. Genres: Punk rock, glam rock, glam punk, hard rock, Iggy Pop, October 25, 1977 at the State Theatre, Minneapolis, USA Paul Simon has won 16 Grammy Awards from 35 nominations, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Genres: Progressive pop, pop rock, art rock, progressive rock, Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing record cover. Two of these climbed into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Iggy Pop did not feature in the US Top 40 during the 70s. Grateful Dead was an American rock band. In the 70s, Funkadelic released 11 albums and Parliament released 8 albums, none reached number 1 on the US Billboards. A treasure of music just in time for the holidays! Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. The album remained at number one on the American albums chart for 31 weeks and won an American Music Award and a Grammy in 1978. Rush was a Canadian progressive rock band formed in 1968. The group is best known for their pop-rock and psychedelic sound. Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Maranatha! He has published 8 books comprising of drawings and paintings. AC/DC released 15 singles between 1974 and 1979. Although the band only released two albums during the 70s, both achieved great success. Rufus won two Grammy Awards for their songs, "Tell Me Something Good" in 1974 and "Ain't Nobody" in 1983. All the musicians who perform for one of George Clinton’s projects, fall under the name Parliament-Funkadelic. Sadly, Freddie past away in 1991 after losing his battle with AIDS. The Allman Brothers Band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Two of Santana's most successful singles during the 70s were "Evil Ways" and "Black Magic Woman," which went to 9 and 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Frampton released his first studio album in 1972 with "Wind of Change.". From 1970 to 1979, Seger released six studio albums. Freddie Mercury is widely regarded as one of the greatest male vocalists in history. Despite only being together for four years, Creedence Clearwater Revival received incredible success selling more than 30 million albums and singles in the U.S. alone. "Still Crazy After All These Years" went all the way to number 1. Referred to as “The Godfather of Soul”, James Brown is recognized as one of the greatest funk musicians in history. His first number 1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100 was “Whatever Gets You thru the Night” (1974). In 1973 their album “Brothers and Sisters” made it to number 1. The Spinners released eleven albums during the 1970s, two of which made it into the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Smith released another 3 studio albums during the 1970s with 2 albums making it into the top 20 in the Billboard 200. 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1978 | 1979, Genres: Rock, country, rock, soft rock, folk rock, Eagles Best of My Love single cover - Released 1974. His first solo album. "HS article by Linda O'Dell in Live It Loud Magazine, Nov/Dec 2015, p. 24", Undated (post-2004) interview with Chris Willis on Chicago's GoPride.com, "ONTARIO: Heritage Singers stage a final reunion show", "Timeline Photos - Heritage Singers - Facebook", "Mobile Uploads - Heritage Singers - Facebook", "Cover Photos - Heritage Singers - Facebook", Firsthand biography by Dan Shultz in 2009-2010, Heritage Singers Classics programming schedule on LLBN, Heritage Singers discography at AllMusic.com, Heritage Singers discography at CrossRhythms.com, Heritage Singers discography at Discogs.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heritage_Singers&oldid=997407579, Articles lacking reliable references from May 2019, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Includes nine songs from five previous LPs (Happy, Thanks, Sing, Talking, I). Can You Reach My Friend: 3. In 1973, two years after Jim Morrison died, The Doors finally split up. Sir Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians internationally, ever. Singers of English descent have proved their mettle through their rendition of songs belonging to different genres such as Blues, Rock and Jazz. Learn how and when to remove this template message. They released a further 7 studio albums during the 1970s with 3 top 10s and "Cornerstone," making it to number 2. In 1974 Kansas released their self-titled debut album after signing with Kirshner Records. Their following album in 1977 "Love Gun made it to number 4 in the Billboard 200 and "Dynasty" reaching number 9 in 1979. Black Sabbeth did not feature in the US Top 40 between 1970 and 1979. He's also an 18-time Grammy Award winner. The Staple Singers had 8 charted albums and 20 charted singles during the 1970s. The Kinks are an English rock band from North London and widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 60s. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Bowie released 11 albums from 1970 - 1979, all of which made it into the US Billboard 200. Formed in 1958, The Bee Gees were a pop music group consisting of brothers Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb. In 1999 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2015 Sex Pistols were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for their album "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. Jim Croce circa 1968 In 1977, the single “Dreams” reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. However, only two of their singles made it into the US Top 40. Image source: ABC Television via Wikipedia Creative Commons. In 1970, Stevie Wonder turned 20 years old. In 2016 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Image source: Sands7 (via Wikipedia Commons). During the 1970s, Linda Ronstadt released 27 singles. by Heritage Singers | Aug 23, 2012. "[5], The first year, they released two albums (Come Along with the Heritage Singers and Hymns We Remember), and performed their first public concert in June. "Lucky Man" was achieved the greatest chart success during this period peaking at 48 on the Billboard Hot 100. Deep Purple was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best selling bands of all time. "Do it Again" at number 6 and "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" at number 4. He released his first studio album in 1973 entitled “Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.” which made it to number 60 in the Billboard 200. The most significant success came from "A Lonely Man," which went to number 5 in the Billboard 200 and number 1 in the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Billboard 200. During the 70s, James Taylor released 21 singles. Four of these "MacArthur Park," "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls," and "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)," went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadly, both Berry Oakley and the founding member Duane Allman died in separate motorcycle accidents. Two albums made it to number 1 in the UK’s Official Album Charts but never got higher than number 3 on the US Billboard 200 album charts. The most successful record during this period was "Rocks" which peaked at 2 on the Billboard 200. Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in 1968 and widely regarded as one of the pioneers of heavy metal and rock. Bob Marley and the Wailers were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001 for “No Woman, No Cry.” Sadly, Bob Marley died in 1981, just a few years after being diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma but his music is still enjoyed around the world to this day. Between 1972 and 1973, Jim Croce released three studio albums. The group's debut album "I Miss You" was released in 1972, peaking at number 53 on the Billboard 200. Image source: Netherlands National Archive. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, first with his former group The Impressions and again as a solo artist. The Doobie Brother received two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Linda Ronstadt has 10 Grammy Awards from 26 nominations. Bob Marley did not feature in the US Top 40 between 1970 and 1979. The Kinks 1970 single "Lola" was the only single of the decade to make it into the top 10 at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Six singles made it to number 1 in the US Top 40 between 1970 and 1979. Solo artist, Patricia Lee Smith, is a multi-talented American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and author. Image source: White House Government Archives. Between 1970 and 1979, Van Morrison released 10 studio albums, 7 of which featured in the top 50 of the Billboard 200. Sadly both Croce and Muehleisen died in a plane crash in 1973. John Lennon Promotional photo for September 18, 1971 issue of Billboard Magazine The Chi-Lites released 9 studio albums between 1970 and 1979. The group has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, with four of their albums being certified gold by the RIAA. The Chi-Lites released 24 singles during the 1970s. The group contributed significantly to the progressive rock genre. His early success came while singing with Art Garfunkel as the famous duo Simon and Garfunkel. [2] In 2014 the Loma Linda Broadcasting Network began re-playing their 30-minute shows three times each week with the new title of Heritage Singers Classics. James Taylor was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. 11. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Mayfield has also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice. Genres: Progressive rock, hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, jazz, Jethro Tull performing in Hamburg, Germany 1973 During the 1970s, the band released 4 studio albums with their first 3 albums, making it into the top 5 in the Billboard 200. Bad Company is an English hard rock band who achieved notable success in the US during the 70s with four multi-platinum selling albums. Genres: Doo-wop, rock and roll, R&B, soul, rock, funk, gospel, The Isley Brothers 3+3 album cover from 1973 The band broke up in 1968, and in 1969, he joined Crosby, Stills, and Nash as an occasional member. Van Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Aretha Franklin Billboard PR photo taken February 17th, 1968 Formed in London in 1967, Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band. The band's debut album came out in 1970 with "Eric Burdon Declares' War'," which reached number 18 in the Billboard 200. Genres: Progressive rock, art rock, hard rock, arena rock. ", Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band record cover. James Taylor has won 5 Grammy Awards and received an Honorary Doctorate in Music from Williams College. Max Mace(vocals), Val Mace Mapa(vocals), Tim Davis(vocals), Melody Davis (vocals, 1993-present), Scott Reed(vocals), Becki Trueblood-Craig (vocals, 1984-present), Shani Diehl, Dave Bell (vocals), Tim Calhoun, Marcelo Constanzo (vocals, 2001-present), Adriane Mace (vocals), Cindy Haffner (vocals, 1978-present), Dean Gienger (bass, keyboard, 1983-84), Rudy Yost (vocals, 1973-77), Ginny Yost … The band's debut single "Spill the Wine" peaked at number 3, and "The Cisco Kid," reached the number 2 spot. In the US, Billy Joel is currently the third best-selling solo artist. Sadly none of his early singles made it into the top 20 in the Billboard Hot 100. Bad Company - Feel Like Makin' Love record cover. Considered by many to be "The Pioneers of Heavy Metal," Black Sabbath was an English heavy metal band which formed in Birmingham, UK in 1968. "Feel Like Makin' Love" peaked at number 10 while "Can't Get Enough" went to number 5. His 1971 single “Heart of Gold” reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadly, the group was only together for four years, from 1968 to 1972. In 1970, Stevie Wonder turned 20 years old. Maurice White died on February 4, 2016, after suffering for many years with Parkinson's disease. Linda Ronstadt released 8 studio albums between 1970 and 1979. Journey released their self-titled debut album in 1975, followed by another 4 studio albums during the 1970s. David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, was a hugely influential English singer/songwriter. Queen managed just a single US Top 40 number 1 with Crazy Little Thing Called Love in 1979. 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