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May 24, 2024 · Released in the summer of 1974, Diamond Dogs found David Bowie navigating the dog days of the glam-rock era – a hot and sultry period before the cultural weather broke. Having surfed and defined the pop zeitgeist about as well as any individual star since Elvis Presley, he was now cresting the last stretch of a wave as it came crashing into ...
5 days ago · (1972) merged glam rock with classic rock, and whilst the 1974 album, Old New Borrowed and Blue, continued in this vein, it also featured pop-rock, rock ballads and novelty tracks. The next album was the 1974 soundtrack Slade in Flame which saw a return to 1960s classic rock, to fit with the theme of the film.
May 22, 2024 · Between 1972 and 1974, Bowie was a pioneer of the glam rock genre, as showcased on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), which launched Bowie to stardom, Aladdin Sane and the covers album Pin Ups (both 1973), and Diamond Dogs (1974).
3 days ago · June 1 – Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno, Nico and other musicians perform at the Rainbow Theatre in London. The performances are later released as June 1, 1974. June 5. Sly Stone married model-actress Kathy Silva on June 5, 1974, during a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden.
2 days ago · So tune in, and drop out of 2024 for the spin of the dial through summers past. Summer songs of ’74. “Band on the Run,” Paul McCartney & Wings / Released in April, peaked at No. 1 in June ...
May 22, 2024 · The song “Mr Soft” by Steve Harley, released in 1974, is a classic rock hit that has captivated audiences for decades. With its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics, this song has become a fan favorite and has deep meaning that resonates with listeners.
May 11, 2024 · Following British success with Stranded (1973) and Country Life (1974), the band broke through in the United States with Siren and its hit single “ Love Is the Drug” in 1975.
