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Five awesomely underappreciated blues-rock albums from the 1970s
The blues was the foundation of early rock and roll, and these albums from the 1970s were classic examples of the genre.
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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on the obscure jazz record which helped kickstart the British prog boom of the ‘70s
The genre-mashing LP featured two would-be Cream members and unusual instrumentation, leaving a lasting impression on the ...
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ZZ Top
When ZZ Top came out of Houston in the early ‘70s, they played a fuzzy mix of blues and boogie rock that totally suited their appearance and background. With slight variations over the years ...
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The origins of metal and how it found its place in the music industry
A brief history of rock music: part one The first heavy metal ... Purple put out influential records in 1970. The 70s saw metal shed its blues rock origins, with acts like Motorhead and Iron ...