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1970’s – a decade of change

1970’s – a decade of change. Change throughout the 70’s. 1970 Median Household income: $8,734 Cost of a postage stamp: 6 cents 1979 Median Household income: $16,461 Cost of a postage stamp: 15 cents. Changes in music scene, 1970. Beatles break up

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1970’s – a decade of change

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  1. 1970’s – a decade of change

  2. Change throughout the 70’s • 1970 • Median Household income: $8,734 • Cost of a postage stamp: 6 cents • 1979 • Median Household income: $16,461 • Cost of a postage stamp: 15 cents

  3. Changes in music scene, 1970 • Beatles break up • Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Janis Joplin all die of drug overdose • Disco becomes very popular

  4. Vietnam War in 1970s • In 1970 four protesters at Kent State University are killed by National Guardsmen • In 1973 a ceasefire is signed • In 1975 Saigon is surrendered and all Americans evacuated

  5. Political Climate in 1970’s • 5 men are apprehended trying to bug the Democratic Headquarters in the Watergate building • Watergate scandal ensues; Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns in 1973. Many other top officials resign or are fired by Pres. Nixon. • After Congress brings three counts of impeachment against Nixon, he resigns in August 1974. Gerald Ford becomes presidents and gives Nixon full pardon. • Gerald Ford survives 2 assassination attempts in September 1975. • Jimmy Carter is elected president in 1976.

  6. Other events in 1970s • Star Wars debuts • USA bicentennial celebration • Voting age is lowered to 18 • 3 Mile Island incident occurs in US – nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania has a meltdown

  7. DISCO! • First popular in Europe in late 60’s and spread to US by 1970’s • Donna Summer “Save the Last Dance” • Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive”

  8. Village People • They are best known for their costumes of American stereotypes (Police officer, Indian, Cowboy, Biker, Construction Worker, G.I.) • Marketed toward the disco audience • “Macho Man” • “YMCA”

  9. BeeGees • Comprised of the three Gibb brothers • Sang close three part harmony • Known for the falsetto melodies that Barry Gibb sings • “Stayin Alive”

  10. KC and the Sunshine Band • Their name comes from their lead singer, Harry Wayne Casey (KC) and the fact they are from the Sunshine State (Florida) • “That’s the Way (I Like It)” • Shake Your Booty • Get Down Tonight

  11. Jackson 5 • From Gary, IN • Dad, Joseph, was a steel mill crane operator • Brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael • Discovered by Gladys Knight at an Amateur music competition in Harlem • “ABC” • “I Want You Back”

  12. 1970s ROCK • Psychedelic Rock from the late 1960’s virtually vanished with the deaths of Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison, and the break up of the Beatles • Heavy Metal and “hair bands” started to emerge

  13. Alice Cooper • Given name was Vincent Furnier • His stage show included a guillotine, gallows, electric chair, fake blood, and boa constrictors • He created a theatric and violent brand of heavy metal that was designed to shock people • Best known hit: “Schools Out”

  14. LynyrdSkynyrd • The members got the name of their band from their high school P.E. teacher, Leonard Skinner. He was notorious for strictly enforcing the school’s policy against boys having long hair. • Three members of the band died in a plane crash in 1977, one day after the release of their album “Street Survivors” • Best known hits: “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Freebird”

  15. Aerosmith • Also known as the “Bad Boys from Boston” • Best selling American Rock band of all time with 150 million plus albums sold • Steven Tyler is the lead singer • Band plagued by drug problems early in 70s and 80s, but after many members went through drug rehab, they became more popular than ever • Still touring and recording today • Biggest hits: “Dream on” and “Walk this Way”

  16. KISS • Known for their face paint and flamboyant costumes • Gene Simmons is their most well known member • First “hair band” • Most well known song: “Rock and Roll all Night”

  17. Styx • Chicago based band that had many hits in the 70’s • “Come Sail Away” • “Mr. Roboto”

  18. Don McLean • He wrote and released the single “American Pie” • The song was inspired by Buddy Holly’s plane crash in 1959 (“the day that music died”) • At 8 minutes 36 seconds, it is the longest song to reach number 1

  19. The Eagles • The biggest selling band of the 1970’s • “Hotel California” • “Desperado”

  20. Queen • Members: Freddie Mercury, • Brian May, Roger Taylor • Their 1975 album “A Night at the Opera” was the most expensive album ever produced at that time • Many of their songs lack a chorus or song structure (Bohemian Rhapsody) • “Somebody to Love” – the three members multi tracked their voices to create a 100 voice gospel choir • 1977 produced hits “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”

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