Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Were Taking Over in 1973
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Looking back on 1973, it’s hard to believe how much the music scene has changed. It was the year that heavy metal and hard rock were really starting to take over. Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple were all at the top of the charts, and new bands like Kiss and Queen were just starting to make a name for themselves. It was a great time to be a rock fan, and we’re still feeling the effects of those groundbreaking bands today.
Introduction
In 1973, hard rock and heavy metal were taking over the world. Led by pioneers like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Alice Cooper, these genres were quickly gaining popularity with fans of all ages. With their catchy riffs and attitude-filled lyrics, it’s no wonder why these genres continue to be popular today. Here’s a look at some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal hits of 1973.
The Rise of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
1973 was a great year for hard rock and heavy metal. With bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple, hard rock and heavy metal were taking over the world. These bands were innovators in their genre, and they continue to influence bands today. Let’s take a look at some of the bands that were making waves in 1973.
Hard rock’s popularity begins to increase
In 1973, hard rock and heavy metal were beginning to take over. This was the year that Led Zeppelin released Houses of the Holy, Pink Floyd released The Dark Side of the Moon, and Black Sabbath released Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. These albums would go on to become some of the most influential and popular albums of all time. Heavy metal was also starting to become more popular, with bands like Deep Purple and Black Sabbath beginning to gain mainstream attention. This was a pivotal year for hard rock and heavy metal, as it would lay the foundation for the genres’ further rise in popularity.
Heavy metal begins to take over
While 1967 is considered by many to be the beginning of heavy metal, it wasn’t until the early 1970s that the style began to take over the popular music scene. This was in large part due to the rise of hard rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. These bands took the basic elements of rock and roll and added distorted guitars, thundering drums, and dark lyrics to create a new sound that was heavier and more aggressive than anything that had come before.
The popularity of these bands ushered in a new era of heavy metal that would dominate the rest of the decade. Hard rock and heavy metal were now the dominant force in popular music, and bands like Aerosmith, Kiss, Queen, and Van Halen became global superstars. By the end of the 1970s, hard rock and heavy metal had become two of the most popular genres in the world.
1973 in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
It was a great year for hard rock and heavy metal. Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath were all putting out great albums. There was also a new crop of bands that were just starting to make a name for themselves, including Kiss, Aerosmith, and Queen. Hard rock and heavy metal were definitely on the rise in 1973.
Notable releases
January – Kiss release their self-titled debut album.
March – Led Zeppelin release Houses of the Holy.
May – Queen release Queen II.
September – Black Sabbath release Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
October – Deep Purple release Who Do We Think We Are.
Glam rock
Glam rock was a type of rock music that emerged in the early 1970s in the United Kingdom. It was characterized by a highly stylized and theatrical stage show that featured glittery costumes, makeup, and hair. Glam rock performers often used outrageous gestures and stage antics to captivate their audiences.
The term “glam rock” was first used by the British music press in early 1971 to describe the stage show of the American musician Marc Bolan, who was then creating a stir with his band T. Rex. The following year, Bolan and his band were embraced by the British glam rock scene, which also included such artists as David Bowie, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Slade, Sweet, and Wizzard. Glam rock reached its peak of popularity in the early 1970s before declining in popularity later in the decade.
Conclusion
1973 was a banner year for hard rock and heavy metal, with many of the genre’s most important bands releasing significant albums. Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and Deep Purple’s Machine Head were all released that year, as were Black Sabbath’s Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Queen’s Queen II. These albums not only pushed the boundaries of what was possible in rock music, they also laid the groundwork for the next decade of metal. As a result, 1973 is often considered to be the birth year of heavy metal.
