Significant Artists
This artist, known for songs like "What's Going On," was a major figure in soul music.
Marvin Gaye
This popular song by Elton John features a journey down a famed road and was released in 1973
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
This President resigned in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon
This type of pants, characterized by a flared bottom, became popular for both men and women in the 1970s.
Bell Bottoms
This format was the most common way to listen to music in the 1970s before cassette tapes gained popularity.
Vinyl Records
This British band, known for their psychedelic music, includes members Syd Barrett and Roger Waters.
Pink Floyd
This song by the Eagles is one of the best-selling albums in the U.S., featuring a hotel theme.
Hotel California
This event marked the end of U.S. involvement in a long conflict in Southeast Asia in 1973.
End of the Vietnam War
This home entertainment device was introduced in 1970, allowing people to record television shows
VCR
This influential radio format gained popularity in the 1970s, focusing on album tracks rather than singles.
FM Radio
This reggae legend was known for hits like "No Woman, No Cry" and "One Love."
Bob Marley
This hit song by the Jackson 5 was their first and reached #1 on the charts.
I Want You Back
This President served from 1976 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jimmy Carter
This popular children's toy, known for its colorful cube, was invented in 1974.
Rubik's Cube
This type of tape became popular in the 1970s for its portability and ease of use.
Cassette Tapes
This disco group is famous for their contributions to the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack.
The BeeGees
This emotionally charged song by Queen features the lyrics "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Bohemian Rhapsody
This popular culture movement in the 1970s emerged from urban nightlife and influenced fashion and music.
Disco
This new method of storing electronic data was introduced in the early 1970s.
Floppy Disk
This technology, developed in 1973, allowed for the first mobile communication devices.
Cell Phone
This band famously sung the song "Silver Springs" and began as a blues band.
Fleetwood Mac
This song, performed by Marvin Gaye, addresses social issues and became an anthem for change.
What's Going On
This event in 1979 caused an international crisis involving American hostages in Iran.
Iran Hostage Crisis
This lightweight, portable audio player was introduced by Sony in 1979
The Walkman
This musical innovation was invented in Japan in 1971 and became a popular activity in nightclubs.