The Best 70’s Pop Music Artists

If you’re looking for a blast from the past, check out our list of the best 70’s pop music artists. From ABBA to David Bowie, these artists defined an era.

Introduction

The 1970s was a decade of musical experimentation and exploration as different artists pushed the boundaries of what was possible. This was also the decade that saw the rise of pop music as a dominant force in the music industry. Some of the biggest names in pop music got their start in the 1970s, and many of them are still making music today. Here are some of the best 70’s pop music artists.

The Beatles
The Beatles are one of the most popular and influential bands of all time, and they got their start in the 1960s. But they continued to release new music throughout the 1970s, including some of their most iconic albums such as Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The band broke up in 1970, but they remain one of the most popular pop groups ever.

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is another artist who got his start in the 1960s, but he reached his peak in popularity in the 1970s with his album Off the Wall. This album featured some of Jackson’s most iconic songs, such as “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Billie Jean.” Jackson’s follow-up album, Thriller, is often cited as one of the greatest albums ever made, and it launched Jackson into superstardom. He remains one of the best-selling artists of all time.

ABBA
ABBA is a Swedish pop group that became one of the most popular bands in the world in the 1970s. They are best known for their catchy songs such as “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo.” ABBA’s success continued into the 1980s, but they disbanded in 1982. They have since been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.

The Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1963. Their line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The Bee Gees wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. They are one of the best-selling groups of all time, with sales of more than 200 million records worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Donna Summer

Considered the “Queen of Disco,” Donna Summer was one of the most popular performers of the ’70s. She scored a string of hits with her fusion of R&B, soul, and disco, including “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” and “Bad Girls.” Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston in 1948, she began her career singing backups for artists likeThree Dog Night and Grover Washington Jr. After moving to Europe in the early ’70s, she released her debut album with producer Giorgio Moroder; the title track became an international hit, and Summer went on to enjoy even greater success with songs like “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance.” A five-time Grammy winner, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Abba

Formed in Sweden in 1972, ABBA is a pop music group that became world-famous with their catchy hooks and perfectly harmonized vocals. Although the band only produced eight studio albums, they are one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 380 million records sold worldwide. ABBA’s musical style is often credited with laid the foundation for the Europop genre. The band’s most popular hits include “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” and “Mamma Mia.”

David Bowie

An important figure in popular music for over five decades, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He was a pioneer in the development of glam rock, and his fashion and stagecraft significantly influenced popular music. He is also known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his lyricism.

Born in London, Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, design and graphics. He started his professional career in the music industry as a studio musician, before embarking on a solo career in 1967 with the release of “Space Oddity”. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant stage presence and unique fashion sense. He achieved his first major success with the 1973 single “Changes”, which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart. Bowie’s innovative work then explored a variety of genres including electronic, funk, soul, rock and roll and punk rock. His 1974 single “Diamond Dogs” was one of the first pop singles to incorporate elements of electronic music. He also continued to experiment with fashion; notable examples include his collaboration with Kansai Yamamoto on costumes for the 1974 Diamond Dogs tour as well as influenced by Thierry Mugler’s designs for some of his album covers such as Low (1977) and “Heroes” (1977).

Elton John

Elton John is one of the best 70’s pop music artists. He is a singer, pianist and composer who has sold more than 300 million records. He has been awarded five Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.

Rod Stewart

Roderick David “Rod” Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish and English ancestry. Stewart is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. He has had six consecutive number one albums in the UK, and his tally of 62 UK hit singles includes 31 that reached the top ten, six of which gained Elvis-like status as double-A-sides. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and the early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group (as lead vocalist) and then Faces. Having enjoyed a successful solo career since 1969, Stewart often performs with numerous contemporary artists such as Amy Belle, Duffy and Carrie Underwood. In 2008, Newsweek called him “the most successful male solo artist of the ’70s”, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling bands. In 1998, selected members of Fleetwood Mac were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band members were:
-Mick Fleetwood
-John McVie
-Christine McVie
-Stevie Nicks
-Lindsey Buckingham

Conclusion

So there you have it, our list of the best 70’s pop music artists. We hope you enjoyed it and found it informative. If you think we missed someone important, be sure to let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!