These country legends from the '70s made waves, then disappeared. Their music still echoes today, even if their names don’t. 1. Bobbie Gentry – The Mysterious Trailblazer She wasn’t just a ...

Arguably one of the best decades of music, the 1970s saw the rise of disco, long shaggy hair ... Because music from the ‘70s is so iconic, many songs are still used and referenced in pop ...

and disco. Not only did this era emerge different subgenres like Philadelphia soul and quiet storm, but artists also expanded their lyrical content highlighting social and political issues.

So disco was a great moment for demonstrating the nimbleness of indies and their ability to react quickly to the music on the street. It was only at the end of the ’70s that Warners became the ...