Music is the most popular art form globally. It uses sound as its medium transcending both social and cultural barriers. It is used as a form of entertainment and a means of passing messages. It has been in existence since the Paleolithic era and has succeeded many generations. Today, it has many genres. Some of them were created in the seventies during an era where many legends were created. These include Willie Nelson, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin. Earlier in the decades, The Hinsons The Lighthouse signature song was released.
Music in this decade became a form of expression with several artists singing about leading contemporary issues affecting the world at the time. Writers wrote material that touched on issues like the Vietnam War. It was common to speak out about real issues. This decade saw the maturity of artists. It was used to speak about how governments ran their country. America was criticized for its role in wars among many other issues. However not everything was politicized.
The decade saw the growth of many styles. Many artistes and groups came up with new sounds and styles that propagated their rise in the industry. Main styles from this decade were Disco, and Reggae. The former however quickly fell from grace while the latter was a successor to Ska. This experimentation resulted in a diversified crop of artistes like the infusion of pop into Country music.
With the amount of competition in the industry then, there was a need for remaining relevant and fresh. Due to this reason, there was a need to come up with good material. The Hinsons for example came up with their hit song The Lighthouse when their content was old. The song propelled them to stardom, which saw them tour the country.
Music from the seventies was more mature and softer than the rebelliousness of the previous decade. It set the tone for the happy and joyous songs that came in later years. The first half saw the market embrace upbeat disco sounds while the latter part saw relaxed sound that focused on content and excellence. In fact, Disco was renounced due to its commercialization and silliness
The decade saw the rise of many musical acts with some going on to assume legendary status. Groups like The Hinsons were able to get audience as a gospel act. They mixed both contemporary and country sounds to become extremely popular. This saw them tour with excellent record sales. Their creativity and concert style saw them considered radical. Despite this, their creativity saw them enjoy relatively great success in the competitive scene.
Creativity was high in this period. Many artistes came up with unique sounds that set them apart and created a demand in the market. Artistes like Bob Marley shifted genres from Ska into Reggae and gained global stardom from his hits. Artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver and Kenny Rodgers infused country with Pop.
The seventies was a great period that saw the advent of many musical hits, styles and creations. Many bands got their breakthroughs in this period with some achieving international stardom and record sales. Many groups like The Hinsons peaked in this period touring the country. One of the members Ronny Hinson has since become a renowned gospel songwriter winning any accolades and awards.
Music in this decade became a form of expression with several artists singing about leading contemporary issues affecting the world at the time. Writers wrote material that touched on issues like the Vietnam War. It was common to speak out about real issues. This decade saw the maturity of artists. It was used to speak about how governments ran their country. America was criticized for its role in wars among many other issues. However not everything was politicized.
The decade saw the growth of many styles. Many artistes and groups came up with new sounds and styles that propagated their rise in the industry. Main styles from this decade were Disco, and Reggae. The former however quickly fell from grace while the latter was a successor to Ska. This experimentation resulted in a diversified crop of artistes like the infusion of pop into Country music.
With the amount of competition in the industry then, there was a need for remaining relevant and fresh. Due to this reason, there was a need to come up with good material. The Hinsons for example came up with their hit song The Lighthouse when their content was old. The song propelled them to stardom, which saw them tour the country.
Music from the seventies was more mature and softer than the rebelliousness of the previous decade. It set the tone for the happy and joyous songs that came in later years. The first half saw the market embrace upbeat disco sounds while the latter part saw relaxed sound that focused on content and excellence. In fact, Disco was renounced due to its commercialization and silliness
The decade saw the rise of many musical acts with some going on to assume legendary status. Groups like The Hinsons were able to get audience as a gospel act. They mixed both contemporary and country sounds to become extremely popular. This saw them tour with excellent record sales. Their creativity and concert style saw them considered radical. Despite this, their creativity saw them enjoy relatively great success in the competitive scene.
Creativity was high in this period. Many artistes came up with unique sounds that set them apart and created a demand in the market. Artistes like Bob Marley shifted genres from Ska into Reggae and gained global stardom from his hits. Artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver and Kenny Rodgers infused country with Pop.
The seventies was a great period that saw the advent of many musical hits, styles and creations. Many bands got their breakthroughs in this period with some achieving international stardom and record sales. Many groups like The Hinsons peaked in this period touring the country. One of the members Ronny Hinson has since become a renowned gospel songwriter winning any accolades and awards.
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