Favorite songs: Yesterday, Hey Jude, Eleanor Rigby. Genres: Hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, Promo pic for Deep Purple's 1976 European tour " Kiss released 7 studio albums between 1974 and 1979. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Although they faced slights and double standards over the years, they persevered -- from soul queens like Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross to singer-singwriters like Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks to country legends like Loretta … That'll Be the Day "Smoke on the Water" was the most successful 70s single, peaking at 4 in the US Top 40. 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1979, Yes on stage in Indianapolis August 1977 The Temptations won an America Music Award in 1974. Although none made it to number 1 in the US, his 1976 album “Station to Station” did make it to number 3. The group enjoyed significant success in the 1970s, selling over 7 million albums in that decade alone. David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, was a hugely influential English singer/songwriter. Favorite songs: Sweet Child o' Mine, Paradise City, Estranged. Billy Joel was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. Favorite songs: The Shining Hour, Fuzzy, Dixie Drug Store, Actor | Rufus released three singles from the same album "Jive Talkin'," "Dance Wit Me," and "Sweet Thing," which all made it into the US Top 40. Michael Hutchence is one of the greatest singers and performers in Australia's history, with a career that spanned 20 years. The O'Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Formerly known as Barry Eugene Carter, Barry White was a multi-talented American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and record producer. Between 1970 and 1979 Gladys Knight and the Pips released 9 studio albums. 1971 | 1972 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979. The Staple Singers had 8 charted albums and 20 charted singles during the 1970s. He died on February 3, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa, USA. Although the band was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnel, Gerry Beckley, and Dan Peek, America is, in fact, an American rock band. Not my favorite genre, but he has a great voice. Image source: Atlantic Records via Wikipedia Creative Commons. Despite only being together for four years, Creedence Clearwater Revival received incredible success selling more than 30 million albums and singles in the U.S. alone. On 8 December 1980, Lennon was shot and killed by a crazed fan outside his apartment in New York. Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. The band's 1970 album "Greatest Hits" made it to number 2 on the Billboard 200, and "There's a Riot Goin On," went all the way to number 1. Young has won 3 Grammy Awards. They have two children. Bee Gees performing on the TV show "The Midnight Special" 1973 George Harrison was an English singer-songwriter and musician. Favorite songs: Across 110th Street, If You Think You're Lonely Now, That's the Way I Feel About Cha. Traditionally, high voices have been considered the good guys, take Opera for example; it's always the villain who is the bass or baritone and the tenor is always the hero. Gregg Allman was born on December 8, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA as Gregory LeNoir Allman. The band's self-titled debut album "Foreigner" reached number 4 in the Billboard 200 in 1977. Jackson Browne has sold over 18 million albums in the US alone. Woman,” making it to number 9 on the Billboard 200 and “Morrison Hotel” peaking number 4. Favorite songs: Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog. They were often referred to as the Godfathers of the jam band due to their long instrumental jams during live performances. 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979, Genres: Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, heavy metal, Led Zeppelin on stage Chicargo Statium 1975 Jeff Mangum was born on October 24, 1970 in Ruston, Louisiana, USA. Image source: Jean-Luc Ourlin. Yes is an English rock band formed by Jon Anderson, Peter Banks, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, and Tony Kate. Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Patti Smith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. ... Freddie Mercury has great high pitched vocals, but, where’s Roger Taylor on this list? Eric Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, on March 30, 1945. Their following album Styx II reached number 20 in the Billboard 200 in 1973. Eight of his 24 studio singles made it into the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Between 1999 and 2014, the band did, however, take home a total of 5 Grammy’s, 4 of which were Grammy Hall of Fame awards and the 5th for Best Rock Album in 2014. Joni Mitchell has won 8 Grammy Awards as well as a Lifetime Achievement award in 2002. Genres: Jazz rock, soft rock, R&B, pop rock, Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number record cover. Long-standing members include Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart. Patti Smith performing at Cornell University, 1978 Favorite songs: Never Tear Us Apart, Need You Tonight, New Sensation. In 1974, George Harrison won a Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year and again in 2004 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Male vocalists from Ireland: Subcategories. The group released another 3 studio albums during the 70s with "Little Queen," reaching number 9 and both "Magazine" and "Dog and Butterfly," peaking at number 17. They have two children. In 1970, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer released their self-titled debut album "Emerson, Lake and Palmer," which made it to number 18 on the Billboard 200. Al Green on the Mike Douglas Show February 1973 Three of their 1970s albums made it to number 1 in the US Billboard 200 album charts. Their 1979 album "Low Budget" achieved the most success during the 70s, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard 200. Definitely one of the best vocalists around. Since 1972, Bruce Springsteen has played alongside The E Street Band. Browne released 5 studio albums during 1972 and 1979, of which 2 made it into the top 5 of the Billboard 200. Barry White released another 9 albums between 1970 and 1979. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young's 1970 studio album "Deja Vu" went all the way to number 1 in the Billboard 200, and their 1977 album "CSN" reached number 2. Image source: Wikipedia Creative Commons. John Fogerty was born on May 28, 1945 in Berkeley, California, USA as John Cameron Fogerty. The Beach Boys' most significant success came from their 1976 album "15 Big Ones" which made it to number 8 on the Billboard 200. His parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, sent him off to a private school in India, from 1955 til 1963. Image source: Columbia Records via Wikipedia Creative Commnons. Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band which consisted of brothers John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford. Sadly both Croce and Muehleisen died in a plane crash in 1973. He made his first single, "Hey Porter", for Sun Records in 1955. During the 70s, The Doors released 5 studio albums with “L.A. His mother, Adele Ann (Zerilli), worked as a legal secretary, and was of Italian descent. Since forming the group, there have been several members come and go with only Mick Jagger (lead vocals) and Keith Richards (lead guitar) being the only remaining founding members. In 2015 Sex Pistols were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for their album "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. Genres: Arena rock, hard rock, soft rock, progressive rock, jazz-rock, Journey - Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin record cover. They released 9 studio albums between 1970-1979 with 6 of their albums reaching the top 50 on the Billboard 200. In 1996 they won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, and in 2012 they won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer released 14 singles during the 70s. The Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Now, how do you think the information about singers with the highest voice in the world that has been presented is unique. Between 1970 and 1979, Queen released a total of seven studio albums. The most successful record during this period was "Rocks" which peaked at 2 on the Billboard 200. Image source: Heinrich Klaffs. In 1976 they released two studio albums, "Destroyer" and "Rock and Roll Over" both making it to number 11 in the Billboard 200. Menu.

he has it all. During the 1970s, Stevie released a total of eight studio albums with five tracks reaching number 1 and many others making it into the US Top 40. High register vocals are popular in various sub genres of heavy metal. The original Alice Cooper was formed in 1968 as an American rock band with Vincent Damon Furnier on vocals, Glen Buxton on lead guitar, Michael Bruce on rhythm guitar, Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar, and Neal Smith on drums. The only other current members Charlie Watts (drums) joined the band during 1963 and Ronnie Wood (guitar) joined in 1975. Between 1970-1974 Sly and the Family Stone released 4 studio albums. They went on to release another 4 albums during the 1970s, all making it into the top 40 in the Billboard 200, with 2 of their records making it into the top 10, “Nuthin Fancy” at number 9 and “Street Survivors” at number 5. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He died on May 29, 1997 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Ronald Belford Scott was born on July 9, 1946 in Kirriemuir, Scotland, UK. Pink Floyd started out as a 5-piece British rock band formed in London, 1965. The group contributed significantly to the progressive rock genre. Favorite songs: Hold On, I'm Comin', Soul Man, Wrap It Up. He has been married to Juanita Dorricott since July 10, 1993. While many of his singles made it into the US Top 40, James Brown never made it to number 1 during the 1970s. Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen was born September 23, 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. Image source: Billboard, page 1, 29 July 1972, After many years performing in various bands, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison began his solo career in 1967 with his hit single "Brown Eyed Girl.". After several line up changes, The James Gang finally split in 1976. "Still Crazy After All These Years" went all the way to number 1. Favorite songs: Breaking the Law, You've Got Another Thing Comin', Night Crawler. In 1973, two years after Jim Morrison died, The Doors finally split up. In 1988 Jethro Tull won their only Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. Favorite songs: Straight to Hell, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais, Rock the Casbah. "Tush" was the most successful ZZ Top single of 1970, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Favorite songs: Don't Stop Believin', Oh Sherrie, Faithfully. Between 1970 and 1979, Pink Floyd released a total of 9 studio albums including their acclaimed The Dark Side of the Moon which sold 15 million units in the United States alone and made it to number 1 in the US Billboard 200 album charts. Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Lou Reed released 17 singles during the 1970s; however, only his 1972 single "Walk on the Wild Side" broke into the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 16. In 1958 he moved to Columbia Records. Between 1970 and 1979, Van Morrison released 10 studio albums, 7 of which featured in the top 50 of the Billboard 200. 1971 single "Just My Imagination ( Running Away With Me)" and 1972 single "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" both made it all the way to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Steve Winwood was born on May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, England as Stephen Lawrence Winwood. Between 1970 and 1979, The Spinners released 28 singles. During the 70s, James Taylor released 21 singles. Joni Mitchell released 15 singles during the 1970s. He was born in North Wealed, Essex, United Kingdom on 9th May 1962. Favorite songs: Pusherman, Superfly, Move On Up. His first solo album. Favorite songs: Chinese Rock, Sheena is a Punk Rocker, The KKK Took My Baby Away. "Highway to Hell" is the only single feature on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 47. Black Sabbeth did not feature in the US Top 40 between 1970 and 1979. He started off his career with a group by the name of Public Announcement. Favorite songs: Rock and Roll Music, Johnny B. Goode, Maybellene. Barry White released 24 singles during the 1970s, six of which made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. George Harrison with a fan outside the Hilton Hotel Amsterdam February 1977 "Van Halen" made it to number 19, and "Van Halen II" went to number 6 on the Billboard 200. Image source: Jim Summaria. Aretha Franklin is the most charted female in history. Please help me. Black Sabbath in London 1970 He died on December 25, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Picking the 100 best female singers of the '50s, '60s, and '70s is a challenge -- but the good news is that women have contributed so much to popular music. Genres: Doo-wop, rock and roll, R&B, soul, rock, funk, gospel, The Isley Brothers 3+3 album cover from 1973 Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, United States, to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway. The band consisted of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. "Easter" at number 20 and "Wave" at number 18. When he was 2, his father moved the family to Long Island, New York, in pursuit of the American dream. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Hey You" going all the way to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Image source: White House Government Archives. In the 70s, Funkadelic released 11 albums and Parliament released 8 albums, none reached number 1 on the US Billboards. Favorite songs: The Finer Things, Gimme Some Lovin', Higher Love. Soundtrack | The band released a total of eight studio albums, six of which were released during the 1970s. They have also won 4 Grammy Awards as well as receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Stevie Wonder in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Led Zeppelin in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Rolling Stones in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Marvin Gaye in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, James Brown in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Who live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada October 21, 1976 (the last public gig with drummer Keith Moon), Black Sabbath in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Aretha Franklin in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, David Bowie in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Paul McCartney / Wings in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Parliament Funkadelic in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Doo-wop, rock and roll, R&B, soul, rock, funk, gospel, The Isley Brothers in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Fleetwood Mac in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, John Lennon in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Marley in concert in 1980, Zürich, Switzerland, The Jackson 5 in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Earth, Wind & Fire in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Al Green on the Mike Douglas Show February 1973, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band circa 1977, Bruce Springsteen in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley of KISS performing live in New Haven during the Alive II Tour 1978, Paul Simonon of the Clash performs at the Palladium September 1979, Curtis Mayfield performing for Dutch TV in 1972, Curtis Mayfield in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Lynyrd Skynyrd in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Eric Clapton (right) with Derek and the Dominos February 1971, Eric Clapton / Derek & the Dominos in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Vincent Damon Furnier of Alice Cooper circa 1972, Alice Cooper in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Gladys Knight and the Pips at Grand Gala du Disque Populaire in Congrescentrum - Netherlands March 7, 1969, Gladys Knight & The Pips in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Allman Brothers Band in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Bob Dylan and The Band touring in Chicago, 1974, Rod Stewart in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The O’Jays in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Ramones performing at the New Yorker Theater in Toronto, 1976, The Ramones in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Steve Miller Band in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Grateful Dead in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Beach Boys performing in Central Park, New York, 1971, The Beach Boys in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, George Harrison with a fan outside the Hilton Hotel Amsterdam February 1977, George Harrison in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Original Sly and the Family Stone promo image taken 1969, Sly and the Family Stone in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Peter Frampton in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Elvis Presley with Richard Nixon December 1970, Elvis Presley in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Crosby Stills Nash and Young on stage 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Billy Joel performing in the Netherlands September 13, 1972, Promo pic for Deep Purple's 1976 European tour, Deep Purple in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Creedence Clearwater Revival in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Three Dog Night from a 1972 US ABC Television special, Three Dog Night in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Temptations on The Ed Sullivan Show 1969, The Temptations in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Jackson Browne in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Joni Mitchell in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Spinners in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Kool and The Gang in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Doobie Brothers in Hilversum, Holland January 1974, Doobie Brothers in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Guess Who promo pic for Billboard, page 2, 18 July 1970, The Guess Who in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Emerson, Lake and Palmer in Toronto February 1978, Emerson, Lake and Palmer in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Staple Singers appearing on Soul Train June 1974, The Staple Singers in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, James Taylor in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Barry White in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Bachman-Turner Overdrive in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Jethro Tull performing in Hamburg, Germany 1973, Jethro Tull in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Bad Company in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Moody Blues arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, in the Netherlands, October 1970, Moody Blues in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Electric Light Orchestra in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Sex Pistols perform in Paradiso, Amsterdam, January 1977, Sex Pistols in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Grand Funk Railroad in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Patti Smith performing at Cornell University, 1978, Patti Smith in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Publicity photo of singer Donna Summer in the recording studio in 1977, Donna Summer in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, The Chi-Lites in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Linda Ronstadt at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, November 1976, Linda Ronstadt in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Promotional photo of America, September 1976, Promo picture of Van Morrison for Billboard July 29, 1972, Van Morrison in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Iggy Pop, October 25, 1977 at the State Theatre, Minneapolis, USA, Promo picture of The James Gang for Billboard, September 12, 1970, The James Gang in the US Top 40 1970 to 1979, Van Halen playing a lunchtime concert at La Canada High School in circa late 1976, ABC Television via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Atlantic Records via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Rick Dikeman via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Billboard, page ST 30, September 28, 1974, Columbia Records via Wikipedia Creative Commnons, Casablanca Records via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Warner Brothers Records via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Michael Markos via Wikipedia Creative Commons, Top 20 Songs Charted Twice By Same Artist, Longest Span Between First and Last Number 1, Same Title Number 1’s By Two Different Artists, Unique #1 Singles Between Cashbox & Billboard. Steve Miller Band is an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. During the 1970s, Billy Joel released 17 singles, both "Just the Way You Are" and "My Life," reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Night Moves" peaked at number 8 and "Stranger In Town" at number 4. The band signed with ABC Dunhill Records and released their first studio album in 1968. He was married to Shannon Williams, Stacey Fountain, Miranda Stevens, Julie Bindas, Cher, Janice Blair and Shelley Winters. Rod Stewart has been nominated 15 times and won just one Grammy Award. Sting was born Gordon Matthew Sumner on 2 October, 1951 in Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, the eldest of four children of Audrey (Cowell), a hairdresser, and Ernest Matthew Sumner, an engineer and milkman. During 1970-1979 Neil Young released 9 studio albums with 4 of them reaching the top 10 in the Billboard 200 and his 1972 album “Harvest,” making it all the way to number 1. In the US, Billy Joel is currently the third best-selling solo artist. Eric Clapton (right) with Derek and the Dominos February 1971 "Hemispheres" at number 47 and "A Farewell to Kings" at number 33. Favorite songs: Rascuache, Alpha Centauri, Ursa Minor. Linda Ronstadt is a multi-genre American singer. Thanks in advance. They also released 35 singles during the same period. Coyne formed The Flaming Lips in 1983 and is the lead singer, guitarist, theremin player and songwriter for The Flaming Lips. Image source: Warner Brothers Records via Wikipedia Creative Commons. They were nominated for just a single Grammy Award during the 70s but, unfortunately, did not win. He was married to Jamie Wachtel, Mary Forsberg and Janina Castenada. Steve Miller Band released 14 singles between 1970 and 1979. I moved El up with each edit of the list. Favorite songs: Lookin' Out My Back Door, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son. Favorite songs: Land of Sunshine, She Loves Me Not, Epic. Sex Pistols perform in Paradiso, Amsterdam, January 1977 He was previously married to Camille Bidault-Waddington. The following year, his best-selling solo album, “Double Fantasy” won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The band formed in 1970 with Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, and Joey Kramer. "Can't Get Enough" being his most successful album of the 70s going all the way to number 1 in the Billboard 200. He had a twin brother who was stillborn. Paul Simon has won 16 Grammy Awards from 35 nominations, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Yes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Cedric Bixler-Zavala was born on November 4, 1974 in Redwood City, California, USA. Maurice White died on February 4, 2016, after suffering for many years with Parkinson's disease. He was previously married to Machiko Shimizu. During the 1970s, The Rolling Stones released 6 studio albums two of which went to number 1 on the US Billboard 200 album chart. I heard this tune few days ago on the radio and I can't get it out of my head. 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979, Gladys Knight and the Pips at Grand Gala du Disque Populaire in Congrescentrum - Netherlands March 7, 1969 After leaving school and having many odd jobs, he ended up in a band with Geezer Butler. Before starting his solo career, Frampton was a member of both 'Humble Pie' and then 'The Herd.' Favorite songs: When Doves Cry, Little Red Corvette, Sexy M.F. In 1977, the single “Dreams” reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Four of these "MacArthur Park," "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls," and "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)," went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She released a further six studio albums during the 1970s, all making it into the top 30 in the Billboard 200 with "Bad Girls," making it to number 1. The band is widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. "Head Games" went to number 5, and "Double Vision" peaked at number 3. The Staple Singers were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 for their single "I'll Take You There" and again in 2002 for "Respect Yourself.". Kool and the Gang have won two Grammy Awards and 7 American Music Awards. The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and in 1999, they were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame despite never winning a Grammy Award. 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1976, Genres: Art rock, glam rock, pop, electronic, experimental, David Bowie, shooting the music video for Rebel Rebel February 1974 They have sold over 75 million records worldwide, with 48 million sales in the US alone. Tell us what you think about this feature. ... Illinois, and attended Kenwood Academy High School, where his music teacher-mentor Lena McLin inspired him to become a singer. Everyday Managed by their father, he and his brothers formed "The Womack Brothers", a gospel singing group that toured with several national gospel stars. Sadly none of his 1970s album releases made it to number 1 in the US Billboard 200 album charts, however, Brown did get a number 1 in the Billboard R&B album charts with The Payback released in 1973. The longest-standing band members were Joe Strummer as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Mick Jones as lead vocalist and guitarist, Nicky Headon on the drums and Paul Simonon as bassist. Ronstadt has sold more than 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. Commodores have received 9 Grammy Nominations and have won once in 1986 for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus. From 1970 to 1974 Sly and the Family Stone released 8 singles with "Family Affair," reaching number 1 on the US Top 40. Favorite songs: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, Try a Little Tenderness, I've Been Loving You Too Long. He was previously married to Caroline Johnston. In 2003 The Clash was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1972 they signed with Philadelphia International Records, where they enjoyed great success. Genres: Hard rock, heavy metal, shock rock, glam metal, Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley of KISS performing live in New Haven during the Alive II Tour 1978 After leaving London's Acton County Grammar School in 1963, he formed a skiffle band called The Detours, then displayed an early genius by putting together unusual elements into a world-class performance. Image source: Hunter Desportes. "Evolution" was Journey's most successful album in the Billboard 200 during the 70s, peaking at number 20. "Every Picture Tells a Story" and "Blondes Have More Fun" made it to number 1. Sadly Elvis Presley died at home in 1977 at the age of 42. He was one of eight children of Charles Cook Sr., a Baptist minister. His 1970 debut solo album entitled “Curtis” reached number 19 in the Billboard 200 and his 1972 soundtrack album “Super Fly” going all the way to number 1. The Jackson 5 were an American pop band composed of 5 family members. Styx released their self-titled debut album in 1972. With this line-up came two US chart-topping albums “Fleetwood Mac” in 1975 and “Rumours” in 1977, which also produced four US Top 10 singles. The Doors have sold over 100 million records worldwide, with 33 million sales in the US alone. All but one of their records make it into the top 20 in the Billboard 200. He went on to release 3 more albums between 1973-1979. Depeche Mode was formed in 1980 by Vince Clarke, Andrew Fletcher and Martin Gore. During the 1970s 6 of their singles made it into the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100 with their 1975 single "Shining Star" making it all the way to number 1.  Some of the Earth, Wind, and Fire's most notable achievements have been winning 5 American Music Awards, and 7 Grammy Award as well as being honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The O'Jays are an American R&B band. Favorite songs: Sunshine of Your Love, Layla, Badge. Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer and social worker, and John L. Nelson, a lyricist and pianist. His early success came while singing with Art Garfunkel as the famous duo Simon and Garfunkel. The Beach Boys are an American rock band known for their surf songs. It (as far as I can remember) didn't have any *specific* lyrics. The James Gang did not feature in the US Top 40 during the 70s. Jackie "Sonny" Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Highland Park, the only son of Jack and Eliza Mae Wilson from Columbus, Mississippi. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - The Love I Lost record cover 1973. Described as one of the last beatniks of the contemporary music, Waits in fact has two separate careers. In 1975, Rufus released the album "Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan," which made it to number 7 in the Billboard 200 and number 1 in the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.