AL STEWART - Pop singer/composer/guitarist from Scotland had 4 charted albums in the 70's 'Past, Present And Future' 'Modern Times' 'Year Of The Cat' and 'Time Passages'. The singles were "Year Of The Cat" "On The Border" "Time Passages" and "Song On The Radio". He would have more moderate success into the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Year Of The Cat"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Year Of The Cat'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Sand In Your Shoes" from 'Year Of The Cat'
JOHN STEWART - Singer from San Diego was a former member of the Kingston Trio in the 60's. He had 5 charted albums in the 70's, his biggest seller being 'Bombs Away Dream Babies' which had 3 charted songs from it "Gold" "Midnight Wind" and "Lost Her In The Sun". Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham backed up John Stewart on "Gold" and "Midnight Wind".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Gold"
ROD STEWART - Born in London, was in many groups before joining Jeff Beck group in 1967-1969. Left Jeff Beck to reform the Small Faces to the Faces. He was signed as a solo artist on Mercury records and recorded with the Faces on Warner Brothers records. He had 13 solo albums and 5 albums with the Faces chart in the 70's. He had 5 platinum and 4 gold solo albums and 1 gold album with the Faces in the 70's.
The solo albums were "The Rod Stewart Album' 'Gasoline Alley' 'Every Picture Tells A Story' 'Never A Dull Moment' 'Sing It Again, Rod' 'Live-Coast To Coast Overture And Beginners' 'Smiler' 'Atlantic Crossing' 'The Best Of Rod Stewart' 'A Night On The Town' 'Foot Loose & Fancy Free' 'Blondes Have More Fun' and 'Rod Stewart's Greatest Hits'. The Faces albums were 'The First Step' 'Long Player' 'A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse' 'Ooh La La' and 'Snakes And Ladders-Faces Greatest Hits'
His solo singles were "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down" "Handbags And Gladrags"/"Man Of Contant Sorrow" "Gasoline Alley" "Country Comfort" "It's All Over Now" "Cut Across Shorty" "Maggie May"/"Reason To Believe" "(I Know) I'm Losing You"/"Mandolin Wind" "In A Broken Dream" (with Python Lee Jackson) "You Wear It Well"/"True Blue" "Angel" "Twisting the Night Away" "Oh! No, Not My Baby" "Farewell"/"Mine For Me" "Let Me Be Your Car" "Sailing" "This Old Heart Of Mine" "I Don't Want To Talk About it" "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" "The First Cut Is The Deepest" "The Killing Of Georgie" "You're in My Heart" "Hot Legs" "I Was Only Joking" "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Ain't Love A Bitch"
His Faces singles were "Wicked Messenger" "Had Me A Real Good Time" "Maybe I'm Amazed" "Stay With Me" "Cindy, Incidentally" "Ooh La La"/"Borstal Boys" and "You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything". Rod Stewart's solo albums were more acoustic, country sounding with the sound of violins and the mandolin. Ron Wood, the great guitarist, was a huge factor in Rod's solo success. Wood, of course, was also in the Faces which was a hard rock bluesy band with a sloppy feeling. It was a great balance for Rod, because from 1970-1973 there were 2 new Rod Stewart albums a year. One by the Faces and one solo by Rod. When Rod's solo career took off in 1971 with "Maggie May", the Faces, who were touring constantly, began to be billed as "Rod Stewart & Faces" which I'm sure bothered the rest of the group. But you can't blame the promoters for doing this. Rod was now a huge star. He would continue on to more huge success through the 80's into the 90's. Ron Wood would join the Rolling Stones in 1975.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Maggie May"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Every Picture Tells A Story'
Pat's Favorite Ballad - "You're In My Heart"
Pat's Favorite Rocker - "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
Pat's Favorite LP cuts - "You're My Girl" "Italian Girls" "Stone Cold Sober" "I Still Love You" "Last Summer" "Flying" "Bad 'N Ruin" "Miss Judy's Farm" "Too Bad" "Glad And Sorry" and non album cut "Pool Hall Richard"
STEPHEN STILLS - Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Dallas was in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young) He had 10 albums chart in the 70's 'Stephen Stills' Stephen Stills 2' 'Manassas' 'Down the Road' 'Stills' 'Live' 'Illegal Stills' 'Long May You Run' (with Neil Young) ''Still Stills-The Best Of Stephen Stills' and 'Thoroughfare Gap'. His singles were "Love The One You're With" "Sit Yourself Down" "Change Partners" "Marianne" "It Doesn't Matter" "Rock And Roll Crazies" "Isn't It About Time" and "Turn Back The Pages"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Marianne"
BARBRA STREISAND - Popular singer from Brooklyn, NY had 17 charted singles and 18 charted albums in the 70's. 8 platinum and 5 gold albums. The hit singles were "Stoney End" "The Way We Were" "Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)" "My Heart Belongs To Me" "Songbird" "Love Theme From 'Eyes Of Laura Mars' (Prisoner)" "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" (with Neil Diamond) "The Main Event/Fight" and "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" (with Donna Summer)
STYLISTICS - R & B group from Philadelphia featuring the great vocals of Russell Thompkins, Jr. Their big hits in the 70's were "You're A Big Girl Now" "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" "You Are Everything" "Betcha By Golly, Wow" "People Make The World Go Round" "I'm Stone In Love With You" "Break Up To Make Up" "You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" "Rockin' Roll Baby" "You Make Me Feel Brand New" "Let's Put It All Together" "Heavy Fallin' Out" "Star On A TV Show" and "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)"
STYX - Pop/rock group from Chicago featured Dennis DeYoung vocals/keyboards, Tommy Shaw lead guitar, James Young guitar, John Panozzo drums and his twin brother Chuck Panozzo on bass. They released 8 albums in the 70's with 3 going platinum and 3 going gold. The albums were 'The Serpent Is Rising' 'Man Of Miracles' 'Styx II' 'Equinox' 'Crystal Ball' 'The Grand Illusion' 'Pieces of Eight' and 'Cornerstone'. The singles were "Best Thing" "Lady" "You Need Love" "Lorelei" "Mademoiselle" "Come Sail Away" "Fooling Yourself" "Blue Collar Man" "Renegade" "Sing For The Day" and "Babe". Group would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Come Sail Away"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'The Grand Illusion'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Suite Madame Blue" from 'Equinox'
DONNA SUMMER - The 'Queen Of Disco' was born in Boston and became popular in Germany. Her charted hits in the 70's were "Love To Love You Baby" "I Feel Love" "I Love You" "Last Dance" "MacArthur Park" "Heaven Knows" "Hot Stuff" "Bad Girls" "Dim All The Lights" and a duet with Barbra Streisand "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hot Stuff"
SUPERTRAMP - Rock group from England featuring Roger Hodgson vocals/guitar. They had 5 charted albums in the 70's with 2 going gold, 1 going platinum. 'Crime Of The Century' 'Crisis? What Crisis?' 'Even In The Quitest Moments' 'Supertramp' and 'Breakfast In America'. The singles were "Bloody Well Right" "Give A Little Bit" "The Logical Song" "Goodbye Stranger" and "Take The Long Way Home" They would have more hits in the 80's
Pat's Favorite Song - "Give A Little Bit"
SUPREMES - After mega success in the 60's, this Motown trio now Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong and Jean Terrell would have more charted hits after Diana Ross left for a solo career. "Up The Ladder To The Roof" "Everybody's Got The Right To Love" "Stoned Love" "River Deep-Mountain High" (with Four Tops) "Nathan Jones" "Floy Joy" and "Automatically Sunshine"
SWEET - Rock group from England featuring Brian Connolly lead singer had 6 charted albums in the 70's with 2 doing well, 'Desolation Boulevard' and 'Give Us A Wink'. The singles were "Co-Co" "Poppa Joe" "Little Willy" "Blockbuster" "Hell Raiser" "Ballroom Blitz" "Fox On The Run" "Action" "Funk It Up (David's Song)" "Love Is Like Oxygen" and "California Nights"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Love Is Like Oxygen"
Pat's Favorite LP cut - "Teenage Rampage"
TALKING HEADS - Quirky group from NYC featuring David Byrne lead singer guitar had 3 charted albums in the late 70's 'Talking Heads: 77' 'More Songs About Buildings And Food' and 'Fear Of Music'. The singles were "Psycho Killer" "Take Me To The River" and "Life During Wartime". They would have bigger success into the 80's, boosted by videos played on MTV.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Take Me To The River"
TAVARES - Family R & B group from Massachusetts had many hits in the 70's. "Check It Out" "Remember What I Told You To Forget" " It Only Takes A Minute" "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" "Don't Take Away The Music" "Whodunit" and "More Than A Woman"
JAMES TAYLOR - Singer/songwriter/guitarist born in Boston had 11 charted albums in the 70's. 'Sweet Baby James' 'James Taylor' 'James Taylor & Original Flying Machine-1967' 'Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon' 'One Man Dog' 'Walking Man' 'Gorilla' 'In The Pocket' 'Greatest Hits' 'JT' and 'Flag'. His charted singles were 'Fire And Rain" "Carolina In My Mind" "Country Road" "You've Got A Friend" "Long Ago And Far Away" "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" "One Man Parade" "Mockingbird" (with Carly Simon) "How Sweet It Is" "Mexico" "Shower The People" "Handy Man" "Your Smiling Face" "(What A) Wonderful World" (with Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon) "Honey Don't Leave L.A." "Devoted To You" (with Carly Simon) and "Up On The Roof". More success in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Fire And Rain"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Mud Slide Slim"
JOHNNIE TAYLOR - R & B singer from Arkansas had 14 charted songs in the 70's. The most popular were "Love Bones" "Steal Away" "I Am Somebody" "Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone" "I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)" "Cheaper to Keep Her" "We're Getting Careless With Our Love" "Disco Lady" and "Somebody's Gettin' In"
R. DEAN TAYLOR - Singer from Toronto had 4 charted songs in the 70's "Indiana Wants Me" "Ain't It A Sad Thing" "Gotta See Jane" and "Taos New Mexico"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Indiana Wants Me"
TEEGARDEN & VAN WINKLE - Duo originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma moved to Detroit and had a couple of local hits in the early 70's. "God, Love And Rock & Roll" "Everything's Going To Be Alright" and a third single that never charted "Passing Gas" which I never heard but it sounds interesting.
Pat's Favorite Song - "God, Love And Rock & Roll"
TEMPTATIONS - Superstar R & B Motown group from Detroit had break through success in the 60's and their success would continue through the 70's into the 80's. The hits were "Psychedelic Shack" "Ball Of Confusion" "Unite the World" "Just My Imagination" "It's Summer" "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" "Take A Look Around" "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" "Masterpiece" "The Plastic Man" "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)" "Let Your Hair Down" "Happy People" "Shakey Ground" and "Glasshouse". They would have 15 charted albums and 20 charted singles in the 70's.
Pat's Favorite Songs - "Ball Of Confusion" and "Just My Imagination"
10cc - English pop/rock group with members Eric Stewart guitar, Graham Gouldman bass, Lol Creme guitars/keyboards and Kevin Godley drums. The singles were "Rubber Bullets" "Wall Street Shuffle" "I'm Not In Love" "Art For Art's Sake" "I'm Mandy Fly Me" "The Things We Do For Love" "People In Love" "Good Morning Judge" "Dreadlock Holiday" and "For You And I". They had 8 charted albums in the 70's as well.
Pat's Favorite Song - "The Things We Do For Love"
TEN YEARS AFTER - Blues rock band from England featuring Alvin Lee vocals/guitars. They had 8 charted albums in the 70's the most popular being 'Cricklewood Green' 'Watt' 'A Space in Time' 'Rock & Roll Music To The World' and 'Recorded Live'. The singles were "Love Like A Man" "I'd Love To Change The World" "Baby Won't You Let Me Rock 'N Roll You" "Choo Choo Mama" "Tomorrow I'll Be Out Of Town" and "Rock & Roll Music To The World"
Pat's Favorite Song - "I'd Love To Change The World"
THIN LIZZY - Rock band from Ireland led by Phil Lynott vocals/bass. "Whiskey in The Jar" "The Boys Are Back In Town" "Jailbreak" and "Cowboys Song" were the singles. They had 5 charted albums with 'Jailbreak' being the biggest seller.
Pat's Favorite Song - "The Boys Are Back In Town"
B. J. THOMAS - Singer from Oklahoma had many hits in the 60's and would have 15 charted singles in the 70's. His big hits were "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" "Everybody's Out Of Town" "I Just Can't Help Believing" "Most Of All" "No Love At All" "Mighty Clouds Of Joy" "Rock And Roll Lullaby" "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" "Don't Worry Baby" and "Everybody Loves A Rain Song"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Rock And Roll Lullaby"
THREE DOG NIGHT - Pop rock group from LA had break through success in 1969 with 4 hit singles and 2 hit albums. They would have 11 charted albums and 17 charted singles in the 70's. The big albums were 'It Ain't Easy' 'Naturally' 'Golden Bisquits' 'Harmony' 'Seven Separate Fools' 'Around The World With Three Dog Night' 'Cyan' 'Hard Labor' 'Their Greatest Hits' and 'Coming Down Your Way'. The singles were "Celebrate" "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" "Out In The Country" "One Man Band" "Joy To The World" "Liar" "An Old Fashioned Love Song" "Never Been To Spain" "The Family Of Man" "Black & White" "Pieces Of April" "Shambala" "Let Me Serenade You" "The Show Must Go On" "Sure As I'm Sittin' Here" "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" and "Til The World Ends"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Out In The Country"
TOTO - Pop/rock group from LA broke through with 2 charted albums in the 70's 'Toto' and 'Hydra'. The singles were "Hold The Line" "I'll Supply the Love" and "Georgy Porgy". The would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hold The Line"
TOWER OF POWER - R & B funk group from Oakland had 10 charted albums in the 70's with their biggest being 'Tower Of Power' in 1973. The singles were "You're Still A Young Man" "Down To The Nightclub" "So Very Hard To Go" "This Time It's Real" "What Is Hip?" and "Don't Change Horses In The Middle Of The Stream"
Pat's Favorite Song - "So Very Hard To Go"
PETE TOWNSHEND - Rock singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Who released 2 solo albums in the 70's. The first was in late 1972 'Who Came First' which featured "Pure And Easy" and the second a duet with ex-Small Faces member Ronnie Lane 'Rough Mix'. Only one single was released from 'Rough Mix' "My Baby Gives It Away" He would more success as a solo artist in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Pure And Easy"
TRAFFIC - Rock/Jazz band from England featured Steve Winwood vocals/keyboards/guitar, Jim Capaldi drums, Dave Mason guitar and Chris Wood drums. They had many personnel changes through the years.
The albums were 'Best Of Traffic' 'John Barleycorn Must Die' 'Welcome To The Canteen' 'The Low Spark
Of High Heeled Boys' 'Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory' 'Traffic-On The Road' 'When The Eagle Flies' 'Heavy Traffic' and 'More Heavy Traffic'. The singles were "Empty Pages" "Glad" "Gimme Some Lovin' "
and "Rock & Roll Stew"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Rock & Roll Stew"
Pat's Favorite Album - "John Barleycorn Must Die"
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"
PAT TRAVERS - Blues/rock singer/guitarist from Toronto made some noise in the late 70's with 3 albums in the 70's and 4 in the 80's. The 70's albums were 'Putting It Straight' 'Heat In The Street' and 'Pat Travers Band Live!'. Had one charted single "Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) in 1979. His biggest selling album would come in 1980 with 'Crash And Burn'.
JOHN TRAVOLTA - Actor/singer was born in New Jersey had a few charted songs in the 70's. "Let Her In" "All Strung Out On You" "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" (with Olivia Newton John) and "Greased Lightnin' "
T.REX - English rock duo Mark Bolan and Mickey Finn. Original name was Tyrannosaurus Rex. They were huge in England in the early 70's (T.Rextasy was the rage). Broke through in the USA in 1972. The albums were 'T-Rex' 'Electric Warrior' 'The Slider' 'Tyrannosaurus Rex (A Beginning)' and 'Tanx'. The singles were "Ride A White Swan" "Hot Love" "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" "Jeepster"/"Rip Off" "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". Bolan died in a car crash in 1977.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Jeepster"
Pat's Favorite Album - "Electric Warrior"
Pat's Favorite Lp Cuts - "Born To Boogie" "Baby Boomerang" "20th Century Boy" "Children Of The Revolution" "Baby Strange" and many more.
TRIUMPH - Hard rock group from Toronto had 2 charted albums in the 70's and several more in the 80's.
The albums were 'Just A Game' and 'Rock & Roll Machine'. The singles were "Hold On" and "Lay It On The Line" They would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hold On"
ROBIN TROWER - Rock guitarist born in London was former member of Procol Harum. Had 7 charted albums in the 70's, his biggest sellers were 'Twice Removed From Yesterday' 'Bridge Of Sighs' 'For Earth Below' Robin Trower Live' 'Long Misty Days' 'In City Dreams' and 'Caravan To Midnight'. The singles were
"Man Of The World" "Too Rolling Stoned" "Caledonia" "Long Misty Days" and "In City Dreams"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Too Rolling Stoned"
UFO - Hard rock group from England featured Phil Moog on vocals and Michael Schenker on guitar. They had 5 charted albums in the 80's 'Force It' 'No Heavy Petting' 'Lights Out' 'Obsession' and 'Strangers In The Night'. The singles were "Shoot Shoot" "High Flyer" "Can You Roll Her" "Highway Lady" "Too Hot To Handle" "Try Me" "Gettin' Ready" "Lights Out" "Only You Can Rock Me" "Cherry" and "Doctor, Doctor"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Too Hot To Handle"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Lights Out'
URIAH HEEP - Hard rock band from England, members were David Byron vocals, Mick Box guitar, Ken Hensley keyboards, Gary Thain bass and Keith Baker drums. The charted albums were 'Uriah Heep' 'Salisbury' 'Look At Yourself' 'Demons And Wizards' 'The Magician's Birthday' 'Live' 'Sweet Freedom' 'Wonderworld' 'Return To Fantasy' 'The Best of Uriah Heep' 'High And Mighty' 'Firefly' and 'Fallen Angel'.
The singles were "Look At Yourself" "The Wizard" "Easy Livin' " "Sweet Lorraine"/"Blind Eye" "Sunrise" "Stealin' " and "Something Or Nothing".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Stealin' "
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Demons And Wizards'
FRANKIE VALLI - Four Seasons lead singer from New Jersey had 7 charted songs in the 70's. "My Eyes Adored You" "Swearin' To God" "Our Day Will Come" "Fallen Angel" "We're All Alone" "Grease" and "Fancy Dancer"
VAN HALEN - Rock band from California featuring David Lee Roth vocals, Eddie Van Halen guitar, Michael Anthony bass and Alex Van Halen drums. Released 2 albums in the 70's and many more in the 80's and 90's. The 70's albums were 'Van Halen' and 'Van Halen II'. The singles were "You Really Got Me" "Runnin' With The Devil" "Jamie's Crying" "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" "Dance The Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls" . More huge success in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song '"Runnin' With The Devil"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Van Halen'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Eruption" "Ice Cream Man" "You're No Good" and "Outta Love Again"
BOBBY VINTON - Pop singer from Pennsylvania had many hits in the 60's and 12 more charted singles in the 70's. The biggest hits were "Every Day Of My Life" "Sealed With A Kiss" "My Melody Of Love" and "Beer Barrel Polka"
WAR - Latin funk style group from California discovered by Eric Burdon. Group was his backup band until 1971. They had many hits in the 70's. The first 2 singles were labeled as 'Eric Burdon & War' and they were "Spill The Wine" and "They Can't Take Away Our Music"/"Home Cookin' " The solo hits were "All Day Music" "Slippin' Into Darkness" "The World Is A Ghetto" "The Cisco Kid" "Gypsy Man" "Me And Baby Brother" "Ballero" "Why Can't We Be Friends" "Low Rider" "Summer" and "L.A. Sunshine"
Pat's Favorite Songs - "Spill The Wine" and "Summer"
DIONNE WARWICK - Pop singer from New Jersey had break through success in the 60's and continued on with more hits in the 70's. "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" "Let Me Go To Him" "Paper Mache" "Make It Easy On Yourself" "Then Came You" (with the Spinners) and "I'll Never Love This Way Again" were the hit singles.
BOB WELCH - Singer/guitarist from L.A. was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971-1974. When he left the group Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac. Welch had a few solo hits in the 70's "Sentimental Lady" "Ebony Eyes" "Hot Love, Cold World" "Precious Love" and "Church"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Sentimental Lady"
WET WILLIE - Southern rock band from Alabama had a few hits in the 70's "Keep On Smilin' " "Street Corner Serenade" "Make You Feel Love Again" and "Weekend"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Keep On Smilin' "
BARRY WHITE - Soul singer/songwriter/keyboardist/producer was born in Texas and raised in L.A. He had many soul hits in the 70's "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby" "I've Got So Much To Give" "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" "You're The First, My Last, My Everything" "What Am I Gonna Do With You" "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me" and "Oh What A Night For Dancing"
WHO - Rock group from England featuring Roger Daltrey vocals, Pete Townshend guitars/vocals, John Entwistle bass and Keith Moon drums. After their big success in the 60's, They had 10 charted albums in the 70's with 7 going platinum and 1 going gold. 'Live At Leeds' 'Who's Next' 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy' 'Quadrophenia' 'Odds & Sods' 'A Quick One/The Who Sell Out' 'The Who By Numbers' 'Who Are You' and 'The Kids Are Alright'. The singles were "The Seeker" "Summertime Blues" "See Me, Feel Me" "Won't Get Fooled Again" "Behind Blue Eyes" "Join Together" "The Relay" "Love Reign O'er Me" "The Real Me" "Squeeze Box" "Slip Kid" "Who Are You" "Had Enough" "Long Live Rock" and "5:15". Keith Moon died in 1978 of a drug overdose and was replaced by Kenney Jones (formerly of the Small Faces).
Pat's Favorite Song - "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Who's Next'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Bargain" "Going Mobile" "Baba O'Riley"
EDGAR WINTER GROUP - Edgar Winter was born in Texas and his original group featured Rick Derringer, Dan Hartman and Ronnie Monrose. He was a singer multi-instrumentalist. Had 8 charted albums in the 70's with 1 platinum album and 2 gold albums. 'Entrance' 'Edgar Winter's White Trash' 'Roadwork' 'They Only Come Out At Night' 'Shock Treatment' 'Jasmine Nightdreams' and 'Together'. The singles were "Keep Playin' That Rock 'N' Roll" "I Can't Turn You Loose" "Frankenstein" "Free Ride" "Hangin' Around" "River's Risin' " and "Easy Street"
He and his brother Johnny Winter are both albinos.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Frankenstein"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'They Only Come Out At Night'
JOHNNY WINTER - Older brother of Edgar Winter was a blues rock vocalist/guitarist. Had 9 charted albums in the 70's 'Johnny Winter And' 'Live' 'Still Alive And Well' 'Saints & Sinners' 'John Dawson Winter III' 'Captured Live!' 'Together' (with Edgar Winter) 'Nothin' But The Blues' and 'White, Hot & Blue'. The singles were "Johnny B. Goode" "Jumpin' Jack Flash" "Silver Train" and "Still Alive And Well"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Still Alive And Well"
BILL WITHERS - R & B singer/somgwriter/guitarist was from West Virginia. He had 12 charted singles in the 70's with the biggest hits being "Ain't No Sunshine" "Grandma's Hands" "Lean On Me" "Use Me" "Let Us Love" "Kissing My Love" and "Lovely Day"
STEVIE WONDER - Motown boy wonder of the 60's had many hits and hit a new larger level of success in the 70's. He had 10 charted albums in the 70's with surprisingly none going gold or platinum. The big albums were 'Talking Book' 'Innervisions' Fullfillingness' First Finale' 'Songs In The Key Of Life' and 'Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants'. The hit singles were "Never Had A Dream Come True" "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" "Heaven Help Us All" "We Can Work It Out" "If You Really Loved Me" " Superwoman" "Superstition" "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" "Higher Ground" "Living For The City" "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" "You Haven't Done Nothin' " "Boogie On Reggae Woman" "I Wish" "Sir Duke" "Another Star"/"Creepin' " "As" and "Send One Your Love".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Songs In The Key Of Life'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Golden Lady" "Please Don't Go" "It Ain't No Use" "Summer Soft" "You Got It Bad Girl" "Isn't She Lovely" and "Knocks Me Off My Feet"
GARY WRIGHT - Pop rock singer/songwriter/keyboardist from New Jersey was a former member of the group Spooky Tooth. He had 4 solo albums in the 70's and one more in the 80's. 'The Dream Weaver' 'The Light of Smiles' 'Touch And Gone' and 'Headin' Home'. The singles were "Dream Weaver" "Love Is Alive" "Made To Love You" "Phantom Writer" and "Touch And Gone".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Dream Weaver"
YES - Progressive rock group from London featured Jon Anderson vocals, Steve Howe guitars, Rick Wakeman keyboards and Alan White drums. The albums were 'The Yes Album' 'Fragile' 'Close To The Edge' 'Yessongs' 'Tales From Topographic Ocean' 'Relayer' 'Yesterdays' 'Going For The One' and 'Tormato'. The singles were "Your Move" "Roundabout"/"Long Distance Runaround" "America" "And You And I" "Soon" "Wonderous Stories" "Going For The One" and "Don't Kill the Whale" They would have more hits in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Roundabout"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Fragile'
NEIL YOUNG - Born in Toronto, this rock singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist was originally in Buffalo Springfield in the 60's. Went solo in 1968. Joined Crosby, Stills & Nash for awhile in the early 70's. His solo albums were 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' 'After The Gold Rush' 'Harvest' 'Journey Through The Past' 'Time Fades Away' 'On The Beach' 'Tonight's The Night' 'Zuma' 'Long May You Run' (with Stephen Stills) 'American Stars 'N' Bars' 'Decade' 'Comes A Time' and 'Rust Never Sleeps'
The singles were "Cinnamon Girl" "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" "When You Dance I Can Really Love" "Sugar Mountain" "Heart Of Gold" "Old Man" "The Needle And The Damage Done" "War Song" (with Graham Nash) "Time Fades Away" "Walk On" "Lookin' For A Love" "Drive Back" "Long May You Run" (with Stephen Stills) "Hey Babe" "Like A Hurricane" "Comes A Time" "Four Strong Winds" and "Hey, Hey, My My (Into The Black)"
Pat's Favorite Song - Way too many to pick.
Pat's Favorite Album - 'After The Gold Rush'
FRANK ZAPPA - After his success in the 60's, the innovative, quirky, satirical multi-instrumentalist Frank Zappa released 19 charted albums in the 70's. They were in order 'Burnt Weeny Sandwich' 'Weasels Ripped My Flesh' 'Chunga's Revenge' 'The Mothers/Fillmore East-June 1971' '200 Motels' Just Another Band From L.A.' 'Waka/Jawaka-Hot Rats' 'Over-nite Sensation' 'Apostrophe' 'Roxy & Elsewhere' 'One Size Fits All' 'Bongo Fury' 'Zoot Allures' 'Zappa In New York' 'Studio Tan' 'Sleep Dirt' 'Sheik Yerbouti' 'Orchestral Favorites' and 'Joe's Garage Act I'. Never really a singles artist, he had 2 chart in the 70's "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" and "Dancin' Fool". More albums in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Dancin' Fool"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Apostrophe'
WARREN ZEVON - Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Chicago released 2 albums in the 70's 'Warren Zevon' and 'Excitable Boy'. Had 2 charted singles "Werewolves Of London" and "Lawyers, Guns And Money". More albums in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Werewolves Of London"
ZZ TOP - Blues/rock trio from Houston featuring Billy Gibbons vocals/guitar, Dusty Hill vocals/bass and Frank Beard (The one without the long beard) on drums. They had 6 charted albums in the 70's 'Rio Grande Mud' 'Tres Hombres' 'Fandango!' 'Tejas' 'The Best Of ZZ Top' and 'Deguello'. The singles were "Francene" "La Grange" "Tush" "It's Only Love" and "Arrested For Driving While Blind". They would have many more hits in the 80's into the 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "It's Only Love"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Year Of The Cat"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Year Of The Cat'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Sand In Your Shoes" from 'Year Of The Cat'
JOHN STEWART - Singer from San Diego was a former member of the Kingston Trio in the 60's. He had 5 charted albums in the 70's, his biggest seller being 'Bombs Away Dream Babies' which had 3 charted songs from it "Gold" "Midnight Wind" and "Lost Her In The Sun". Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham backed up John Stewart on "Gold" and "Midnight Wind".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Gold"
ROD STEWART - Born in London, was in many groups before joining Jeff Beck group in 1967-1969. Left Jeff Beck to reform the Small Faces to the Faces. He was signed as a solo artist on Mercury records and recorded with the Faces on Warner Brothers records. He had 13 solo albums and 5 albums with the Faces chart in the 70's. He had 5 platinum and 4 gold solo albums and 1 gold album with the Faces in the 70's.
The solo albums were "The Rod Stewart Album' 'Gasoline Alley' 'Every Picture Tells A Story' 'Never A Dull Moment' 'Sing It Again, Rod' 'Live-Coast To Coast Overture And Beginners' 'Smiler' 'Atlantic Crossing' 'The Best Of Rod Stewart' 'A Night On The Town' 'Foot Loose & Fancy Free' 'Blondes Have More Fun' and 'Rod Stewart's Greatest Hits'. The Faces albums were 'The First Step' 'Long Player' 'A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse' 'Ooh La La' and 'Snakes And Ladders-Faces Greatest Hits'
His solo singles were "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down" "Handbags And Gladrags"/"Man Of Contant Sorrow" "Gasoline Alley" "Country Comfort" "It's All Over Now" "Cut Across Shorty" "Maggie May"/"Reason To Believe" "(I Know) I'm Losing You"/"Mandolin Wind" "In A Broken Dream" (with Python Lee Jackson) "You Wear It Well"/"True Blue" "Angel" "Twisting the Night Away" "Oh! No, Not My Baby" "Farewell"/"Mine For Me" "Let Me Be Your Car" "Sailing" "This Old Heart Of Mine" "I Don't Want To Talk About it" "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" "The First Cut Is The Deepest" "The Killing Of Georgie" "You're in My Heart" "Hot Legs" "I Was Only Joking" "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Ain't Love A Bitch"
His Faces singles were "Wicked Messenger" "Had Me A Real Good Time" "Maybe I'm Amazed" "Stay With Me" "Cindy, Incidentally" "Ooh La La"/"Borstal Boys" and "You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything". Rod Stewart's solo albums were more acoustic, country sounding with the sound of violins and the mandolin. Ron Wood, the great guitarist, was a huge factor in Rod's solo success. Wood, of course, was also in the Faces which was a hard rock bluesy band with a sloppy feeling. It was a great balance for Rod, because from 1970-1973 there were 2 new Rod Stewart albums a year. One by the Faces and one solo by Rod. When Rod's solo career took off in 1971 with "Maggie May", the Faces, who were touring constantly, began to be billed as "Rod Stewart & Faces" which I'm sure bothered the rest of the group. But you can't blame the promoters for doing this. Rod was now a huge star. He would continue on to more huge success through the 80's into the 90's. Ron Wood would join the Rolling Stones in 1975.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Maggie May"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Every Picture Tells A Story'
Pat's Favorite Ballad - "You're In My Heart"
Pat's Favorite Rocker - "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
Pat's Favorite LP cuts - "You're My Girl" "Italian Girls" "Stone Cold Sober" "I Still Love You" "Last Summer" "Flying" "Bad 'N Ruin" "Miss Judy's Farm" "Too Bad" "Glad And Sorry" and non album cut "Pool Hall Richard"
STEPHEN STILLS - Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Dallas was in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young) He had 10 albums chart in the 70's 'Stephen Stills' Stephen Stills 2' 'Manassas' 'Down the Road' 'Stills' 'Live' 'Illegal Stills' 'Long May You Run' (with Neil Young) ''Still Stills-The Best Of Stephen Stills' and 'Thoroughfare Gap'. His singles were "Love The One You're With" "Sit Yourself Down" "Change Partners" "Marianne" "It Doesn't Matter" "Rock And Roll Crazies" "Isn't It About Time" and "Turn Back The Pages"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Marianne"
BARBRA STREISAND - Popular singer from Brooklyn, NY had 17 charted singles and 18 charted albums in the 70's. 8 platinum and 5 gold albums. The hit singles were "Stoney End" "The Way We Were" "Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)" "My Heart Belongs To Me" "Songbird" "Love Theme From 'Eyes Of Laura Mars' (Prisoner)" "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" (with Neil Diamond) "The Main Event/Fight" and "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" (with Donna Summer)
STYLISTICS - R & B group from Philadelphia featuring the great vocals of Russell Thompkins, Jr. Their big hits in the 70's were "You're A Big Girl Now" "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" "You Are Everything" "Betcha By Golly, Wow" "People Make The World Go Round" "I'm Stone In Love With You" "Break Up To Make Up" "You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" "Rockin' Roll Baby" "You Make Me Feel Brand New" "Let's Put It All Together" "Heavy Fallin' Out" "Star On A TV Show" and "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)"
STYX - Pop/rock group from Chicago featured Dennis DeYoung vocals/keyboards, Tommy Shaw lead guitar, James Young guitar, John Panozzo drums and his twin brother Chuck Panozzo on bass. They released 8 albums in the 70's with 3 going platinum and 3 going gold. The albums were 'The Serpent Is Rising' 'Man Of Miracles' 'Styx II' 'Equinox' 'Crystal Ball' 'The Grand Illusion' 'Pieces of Eight' and 'Cornerstone'. The singles were "Best Thing" "Lady" "You Need Love" "Lorelei" "Mademoiselle" "Come Sail Away" "Fooling Yourself" "Blue Collar Man" "Renegade" "Sing For The Day" and "Babe". Group would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Come Sail Away"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'The Grand Illusion'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Suite Madame Blue" from 'Equinox'
DONNA SUMMER - The 'Queen Of Disco' was born in Boston and became popular in Germany. Her charted hits in the 70's were "Love To Love You Baby" "I Feel Love" "I Love You" "Last Dance" "MacArthur Park" "Heaven Knows" "Hot Stuff" "Bad Girls" "Dim All The Lights" and a duet with Barbra Streisand "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hot Stuff"
SUPERTRAMP - Rock group from England featuring Roger Hodgson vocals/guitar. They had 5 charted albums in the 70's with 2 going gold, 1 going platinum. 'Crime Of The Century' 'Crisis? What Crisis?' 'Even In The Quitest Moments' 'Supertramp' and 'Breakfast In America'. The singles were "Bloody Well Right" "Give A Little Bit" "The Logical Song" "Goodbye Stranger" and "Take The Long Way Home" They would have more hits in the 80's
Pat's Favorite Song - "Give A Little Bit"
SUPREMES - After mega success in the 60's, this Motown trio now Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong and Jean Terrell would have more charted hits after Diana Ross left for a solo career. "Up The Ladder To The Roof" "Everybody's Got The Right To Love" "Stoned Love" "River Deep-Mountain High" (with Four Tops) "Nathan Jones" "Floy Joy" and "Automatically Sunshine"
SWEET - Rock group from England featuring Brian Connolly lead singer had 6 charted albums in the 70's with 2 doing well, 'Desolation Boulevard' and 'Give Us A Wink'. The singles were "Co-Co" "Poppa Joe" "Little Willy" "Blockbuster" "Hell Raiser" "Ballroom Blitz" "Fox On The Run" "Action" "Funk It Up (David's Song)" "Love Is Like Oxygen" and "California Nights"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Love Is Like Oxygen"
Pat's Favorite LP cut - "Teenage Rampage"
TALKING HEADS - Quirky group from NYC featuring David Byrne lead singer guitar had 3 charted albums in the late 70's 'Talking Heads: 77' 'More Songs About Buildings And Food' and 'Fear Of Music'. The singles were "Psycho Killer" "Take Me To The River" and "Life During Wartime". They would have bigger success into the 80's, boosted by videos played on MTV.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Take Me To The River"
TAVARES - Family R & B group from Massachusetts had many hits in the 70's. "Check It Out" "Remember What I Told You To Forget" " It Only Takes A Minute" "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" "Don't Take Away The Music" "Whodunit" and "More Than A Woman"
JAMES TAYLOR - Singer/songwriter/guitarist born in Boston had 11 charted albums in the 70's. 'Sweet Baby James' 'James Taylor' 'James Taylor & Original Flying Machine-1967' 'Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon' 'One Man Dog' 'Walking Man' 'Gorilla' 'In The Pocket' 'Greatest Hits' 'JT' and 'Flag'. His charted singles were 'Fire And Rain" "Carolina In My Mind" "Country Road" "You've Got A Friend" "Long Ago And Far Away" "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" "One Man Parade" "Mockingbird" (with Carly Simon) "How Sweet It Is" "Mexico" "Shower The People" "Handy Man" "Your Smiling Face" "(What A) Wonderful World" (with Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon) "Honey Don't Leave L.A." "Devoted To You" (with Carly Simon) and "Up On The Roof". More success in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Fire And Rain"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon'
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Mud Slide Slim"
JOHNNIE TAYLOR - R & B singer from Arkansas had 14 charted songs in the 70's. The most popular were "Love Bones" "Steal Away" "I Am Somebody" "Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone" "I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)" "Cheaper to Keep Her" "We're Getting Careless With Our Love" "Disco Lady" and "Somebody's Gettin' In"
R. DEAN TAYLOR - Singer from Toronto had 4 charted songs in the 70's "Indiana Wants Me" "Ain't It A Sad Thing" "Gotta See Jane" and "Taos New Mexico"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Indiana Wants Me"
TEEGARDEN & VAN WINKLE - Duo originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma moved to Detroit and had a couple of local hits in the early 70's. "God, Love And Rock & Roll" "Everything's Going To Be Alright" and a third single that never charted "Passing Gas" which I never heard but it sounds interesting.
Pat's Favorite Song - "God, Love And Rock & Roll"
TEMPTATIONS - Superstar R & B Motown group from Detroit had break through success in the 60's and their success would continue through the 70's into the 80's. The hits were "Psychedelic Shack" "Ball Of Confusion" "Unite the World" "Just My Imagination" "It's Summer" "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" "Take A Look Around" "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" "Masterpiece" "The Plastic Man" "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)" "Let Your Hair Down" "Happy People" "Shakey Ground" and "Glasshouse". They would have 15 charted albums and 20 charted singles in the 70's.
Pat's Favorite Songs - "Ball Of Confusion" and "Just My Imagination"
10cc - English pop/rock group with members Eric Stewart guitar, Graham Gouldman bass, Lol Creme guitars/keyboards and Kevin Godley drums. The singles were "Rubber Bullets" "Wall Street Shuffle" "I'm Not In Love" "Art For Art's Sake" "I'm Mandy Fly Me" "The Things We Do For Love" "People In Love" "Good Morning Judge" "Dreadlock Holiday" and "For You And I". They had 8 charted albums in the 70's as well.
Pat's Favorite Song - "The Things We Do For Love"
TEN YEARS AFTER - Blues rock band from England featuring Alvin Lee vocals/guitars. They had 8 charted albums in the 70's the most popular being 'Cricklewood Green' 'Watt' 'A Space in Time' 'Rock & Roll Music To The World' and 'Recorded Live'. The singles were "Love Like A Man" "I'd Love To Change The World" "Baby Won't You Let Me Rock 'N Roll You" "Choo Choo Mama" "Tomorrow I'll Be Out Of Town" and "Rock & Roll Music To The World"
Pat's Favorite Song - "I'd Love To Change The World"
THIN LIZZY - Rock band from Ireland led by Phil Lynott vocals/bass. "Whiskey in The Jar" "The Boys Are Back In Town" "Jailbreak" and "Cowboys Song" were the singles. They had 5 charted albums with 'Jailbreak' being the biggest seller.
Pat's Favorite Song - "The Boys Are Back In Town"
B. J. THOMAS - Singer from Oklahoma had many hits in the 60's and would have 15 charted singles in the 70's. His big hits were "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" "Everybody's Out Of Town" "I Just Can't Help Believing" "Most Of All" "No Love At All" "Mighty Clouds Of Joy" "Rock And Roll Lullaby" "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" "Don't Worry Baby" and "Everybody Loves A Rain Song"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Rock And Roll Lullaby"
THREE DOG NIGHT - Pop rock group from LA had break through success in 1969 with 4 hit singles and 2 hit albums. They would have 11 charted albums and 17 charted singles in the 70's. The big albums were 'It Ain't Easy' 'Naturally' 'Golden Bisquits' 'Harmony' 'Seven Separate Fools' 'Around The World With Three Dog Night' 'Cyan' 'Hard Labor' 'Their Greatest Hits' and 'Coming Down Your Way'. The singles were "Celebrate" "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" "Out In The Country" "One Man Band" "Joy To The World" "Liar" "An Old Fashioned Love Song" "Never Been To Spain" "The Family Of Man" "Black & White" "Pieces Of April" "Shambala" "Let Me Serenade You" "The Show Must Go On" "Sure As I'm Sittin' Here" "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" and "Til The World Ends"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Out In The Country"
TOTO - Pop/rock group from LA broke through with 2 charted albums in the 70's 'Toto' and 'Hydra'. The singles were "Hold The Line" "I'll Supply the Love" and "Georgy Porgy". The would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hold The Line"
TOWER OF POWER - R & B funk group from Oakland had 10 charted albums in the 70's with their biggest being 'Tower Of Power' in 1973. The singles were "You're Still A Young Man" "Down To The Nightclub" "So Very Hard To Go" "This Time It's Real" "What Is Hip?" and "Don't Change Horses In The Middle Of The Stream"
Pat's Favorite Song - "So Very Hard To Go"
PETE TOWNSHEND - Rock singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Who released 2 solo albums in the 70's. The first was in late 1972 'Who Came First' which featured "Pure And Easy" and the second a duet with ex-Small Faces member Ronnie Lane 'Rough Mix'. Only one single was released from 'Rough Mix' "My Baby Gives It Away" He would more success as a solo artist in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Pure And Easy"
TRAFFIC - Rock/Jazz band from England featured Steve Winwood vocals/keyboards/guitar, Jim Capaldi drums, Dave Mason guitar and Chris Wood drums. They had many personnel changes through the years.
The albums were 'Best Of Traffic' 'John Barleycorn Must Die' 'Welcome To The Canteen' 'The Low Spark
Of High Heeled Boys' 'Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory' 'Traffic-On The Road' 'When The Eagle Flies' 'Heavy Traffic' and 'More Heavy Traffic'. The singles were "Empty Pages" "Glad" "Gimme Some Lovin' "
and "Rock & Roll Stew"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Rock & Roll Stew"
Pat's Favorite Album - "John Barleycorn Must Die"
Pat's Favorite Lp cut - "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"
PAT TRAVERS - Blues/rock singer/guitarist from Toronto made some noise in the late 70's with 3 albums in the 70's and 4 in the 80's. The 70's albums were 'Putting It Straight' 'Heat In The Street' and 'Pat Travers Band Live!'. Had one charted single "Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) in 1979. His biggest selling album would come in 1980 with 'Crash And Burn'.
JOHN TRAVOLTA - Actor/singer was born in New Jersey had a few charted songs in the 70's. "Let Her In" "All Strung Out On You" "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" (with Olivia Newton John) and "Greased Lightnin' "
T.REX - English rock duo Mark Bolan and Mickey Finn. Original name was Tyrannosaurus Rex. They were huge in England in the early 70's (T.Rextasy was the rage). Broke through in the USA in 1972. The albums were 'T-Rex' 'Electric Warrior' 'The Slider' 'Tyrannosaurus Rex (A Beginning)' and 'Tanx'. The singles were "Ride A White Swan" "Hot Love" "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" "Jeepster"/"Rip Off" "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". Bolan died in a car crash in 1977.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Jeepster"
Pat's Favorite Album - "Electric Warrior"
Pat's Favorite Lp Cuts - "Born To Boogie" "Baby Boomerang" "20th Century Boy" "Children Of The Revolution" "Baby Strange" and many more.
TRIUMPH - Hard rock group from Toronto had 2 charted albums in the 70's and several more in the 80's.
The albums were 'Just A Game' and 'Rock & Roll Machine'. The singles were "Hold On" and "Lay It On The Line" They would have many more hits in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Hold On"
ROBIN TROWER - Rock guitarist born in London was former member of Procol Harum. Had 7 charted albums in the 70's, his biggest sellers were 'Twice Removed From Yesterday' 'Bridge Of Sighs' 'For Earth Below' Robin Trower Live' 'Long Misty Days' 'In City Dreams' and 'Caravan To Midnight'. The singles were
"Man Of The World" "Too Rolling Stoned" "Caledonia" "Long Misty Days" and "In City Dreams"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Too Rolling Stoned"
UFO - Hard rock group from England featured Phil Moog on vocals and Michael Schenker on guitar. They had 5 charted albums in the 80's 'Force It' 'No Heavy Petting' 'Lights Out' 'Obsession' and 'Strangers In The Night'. The singles were "Shoot Shoot" "High Flyer" "Can You Roll Her" "Highway Lady" "Too Hot To Handle" "Try Me" "Gettin' Ready" "Lights Out" "Only You Can Rock Me" "Cherry" and "Doctor, Doctor"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Too Hot To Handle"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Lights Out'
URIAH HEEP - Hard rock band from England, members were David Byron vocals, Mick Box guitar, Ken Hensley keyboards, Gary Thain bass and Keith Baker drums. The charted albums were 'Uriah Heep' 'Salisbury' 'Look At Yourself' 'Demons And Wizards' 'The Magician's Birthday' 'Live' 'Sweet Freedom' 'Wonderworld' 'Return To Fantasy' 'The Best of Uriah Heep' 'High And Mighty' 'Firefly' and 'Fallen Angel'.
The singles were "Look At Yourself" "The Wizard" "Easy Livin' " "Sweet Lorraine"/"Blind Eye" "Sunrise" "Stealin' " and "Something Or Nothing".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Stealin' "
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Demons And Wizards'
FRANKIE VALLI - Four Seasons lead singer from New Jersey had 7 charted songs in the 70's. "My Eyes Adored You" "Swearin' To God" "Our Day Will Come" "Fallen Angel" "We're All Alone" "Grease" and "Fancy Dancer"
VAN HALEN - Rock band from California featuring David Lee Roth vocals, Eddie Van Halen guitar, Michael Anthony bass and Alex Van Halen drums. Released 2 albums in the 70's and many more in the 80's and 90's. The 70's albums were 'Van Halen' and 'Van Halen II'. The singles were "You Really Got Me" "Runnin' With The Devil" "Jamie's Crying" "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" "Dance The Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls" . More huge success in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song '"Runnin' With The Devil"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Van Halen'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Eruption" "Ice Cream Man" "You're No Good" and "Outta Love Again"
BOBBY VINTON - Pop singer from Pennsylvania had many hits in the 60's and 12 more charted singles in the 70's. The biggest hits were "Every Day Of My Life" "Sealed With A Kiss" "My Melody Of Love" and "Beer Barrel Polka"
WAR - Latin funk style group from California discovered by Eric Burdon. Group was his backup band until 1971. They had many hits in the 70's. The first 2 singles were labeled as 'Eric Burdon & War' and they were "Spill The Wine" and "They Can't Take Away Our Music"/"Home Cookin' " The solo hits were "All Day Music" "Slippin' Into Darkness" "The World Is A Ghetto" "The Cisco Kid" "Gypsy Man" "Me And Baby Brother" "Ballero" "Why Can't We Be Friends" "Low Rider" "Summer" and "L.A. Sunshine"
Pat's Favorite Songs - "Spill The Wine" and "Summer"
DIONNE WARWICK - Pop singer from New Jersey had break through success in the 60's and continued on with more hits in the 70's. "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" "Let Me Go To Him" "Paper Mache" "Make It Easy On Yourself" "Then Came You" (with the Spinners) and "I'll Never Love This Way Again" were the hit singles.
BOB WELCH - Singer/guitarist from L.A. was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971-1974. When he left the group Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac. Welch had a few solo hits in the 70's "Sentimental Lady" "Ebony Eyes" "Hot Love, Cold World" "Precious Love" and "Church"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Sentimental Lady"
WET WILLIE - Southern rock band from Alabama had a few hits in the 70's "Keep On Smilin' " "Street Corner Serenade" "Make You Feel Love Again" and "Weekend"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Keep On Smilin' "
BARRY WHITE - Soul singer/songwriter/keyboardist/producer was born in Texas and raised in L.A. He had many soul hits in the 70's "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby" "I've Got So Much To Give" "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" "You're The First, My Last, My Everything" "What Am I Gonna Do With You" "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me" and "Oh What A Night For Dancing"
WHO - Rock group from England featuring Roger Daltrey vocals, Pete Townshend guitars/vocals, John Entwistle bass and Keith Moon drums. After their big success in the 60's, They had 10 charted albums in the 70's with 7 going platinum and 1 going gold. 'Live At Leeds' 'Who's Next' 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy' 'Quadrophenia' 'Odds & Sods' 'A Quick One/The Who Sell Out' 'The Who By Numbers' 'Who Are You' and 'The Kids Are Alright'. The singles were "The Seeker" "Summertime Blues" "See Me, Feel Me" "Won't Get Fooled Again" "Behind Blue Eyes" "Join Together" "The Relay" "Love Reign O'er Me" "The Real Me" "Squeeze Box" "Slip Kid" "Who Are You" "Had Enough" "Long Live Rock" and "5:15". Keith Moon died in 1978 of a drug overdose and was replaced by Kenney Jones (formerly of the Small Faces).
Pat's Favorite Song - "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Who's Next'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Bargain" "Going Mobile" "Baba O'Riley"
EDGAR WINTER GROUP - Edgar Winter was born in Texas and his original group featured Rick Derringer, Dan Hartman and Ronnie Monrose. He was a singer multi-instrumentalist. Had 8 charted albums in the 70's with 1 platinum album and 2 gold albums. 'Entrance' 'Edgar Winter's White Trash' 'Roadwork' 'They Only Come Out At Night' 'Shock Treatment' 'Jasmine Nightdreams' and 'Together'. The singles were "Keep Playin' That Rock 'N' Roll" "I Can't Turn You Loose" "Frankenstein" "Free Ride" "Hangin' Around" "River's Risin' " and "Easy Street"
He and his brother Johnny Winter are both albinos.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Frankenstein"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'They Only Come Out At Night'
JOHNNY WINTER - Older brother of Edgar Winter was a blues rock vocalist/guitarist. Had 9 charted albums in the 70's 'Johnny Winter And' 'Live' 'Still Alive And Well' 'Saints & Sinners' 'John Dawson Winter III' 'Captured Live!' 'Together' (with Edgar Winter) 'Nothin' But The Blues' and 'White, Hot & Blue'. The singles were "Johnny B. Goode" "Jumpin' Jack Flash" "Silver Train" and "Still Alive And Well"
Pat's Favorite Song - "Still Alive And Well"
BILL WITHERS - R & B singer/somgwriter/guitarist was from West Virginia. He had 12 charted singles in the 70's with the biggest hits being "Ain't No Sunshine" "Grandma's Hands" "Lean On Me" "Use Me" "Let Us Love" "Kissing My Love" and "Lovely Day"
STEVIE WONDER - Motown boy wonder of the 60's had many hits and hit a new larger level of success in the 70's. He had 10 charted albums in the 70's with surprisingly none going gold or platinum. The big albums were 'Talking Book' 'Innervisions' Fullfillingness' First Finale' 'Songs In The Key Of Life' and 'Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants'. The hit singles were "Never Had A Dream Come True" "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" "Heaven Help Us All" "We Can Work It Out" "If You Really Loved Me" " Superwoman" "Superstition" "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" "Higher Ground" "Living For The City" "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" "You Haven't Done Nothin' " "Boogie On Reggae Woman" "I Wish" "Sir Duke" "Another Star"/"Creepin' " "As" and "Send One Your Love".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Songs In The Key Of Life'
Pat's Favorite Lp cuts - "Golden Lady" "Please Don't Go" "It Ain't No Use" "Summer Soft" "You Got It Bad Girl" "Isn't She Lovely" and "Knocks Me Off My Feet"
GARY WRIGHT - Pop rock singer/songwriter/keyboardist from New Jersey was a former member of the group Spooky Tooth. He had 4 solo albums in the 70's and one more in the 80's. 'The Dream Weaver' 'The Light of Smiles' 'Touch And Gone' and 'Headin' Home'. The singles were "Dream Weaver" "Love Is Alive" "Made To Love You" "Phantom Writer" and "Touch And Gone".
Pat's Favorite Song - "Dream Weaver"
YES - Progressive rock group from London featured Jon Anderson vocals, Steve Howe guitars, Rick Wakeman keyboards and Alan White drums. The albums were 'The Yes Album' 'Fragile' 'Close To The Edge' 'Yessongs' 'Tales From Topographic Ocean' 'Relayer' 'Yesterdays' 'Going For The One' and 'Tormato'. The singles were "Your Move" "Roundabout"/"Long Distance Runaround" "America" "And You And I" "Soon" "Wonderous Stories" "Going For The One" and "Don't Kill the Whale" They would have more hits in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Roundabout"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Fragile'
NEIL YOUNG - Born in Toronto, this rock singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist was originally in Buffalo Springfield in the 60's. Went solo in 1968. Joined Crosby, Stills & Nash for awhile in the early 70's. His solo albums were 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' 'After The Gold Rush' 'Harvest' 'Journey Through The Past' 'Time Fades Away' 'On The Beach' 'Tonight's The Night' 'Zuma' 'Long May You Run' (with Stephen Stills) 'American Stars 'N' Bars' 'Decade' 'Comes A Time' and 'Rust Never Sleeps'
The singles were "Cinnamon Girl" "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" "When You Dance I Can Really Love" "Sugar Mountain" "Heart Of Gold" "Old Man" "The Needle And The Damage Done" "War Song" (with Graham Nash) "Time Fades Away" "Walk On" "Lookin' For A Love" "Drive Back" "Long May You Run" (with Stephen Stills) "Hey Babe" "Like A Hurricane" "Comes A Time" "Four Strong Winds" and "Hey, Hey, My My (Into The Black)"
Pat's Favorite Song - Way too many to pick.
Pat's Favorite Album - 'After The Gold Rush'
FRANK ZAPPA - After his success in the 60's, the innovative, quirky, satirical multi-instrumentalist Frank Zappa released 19 charted albums in the 70's. They were in order 'Burnt Weeny Sandwich' 'Weasels Ripped My Flesh' 'Chunga's Revenge' 'The Mothers/Fillmore East-June 1971' '200 Motels' Just Another Band From L.A.' 'Waka/Jawaka-Hot Rats' 'Over-nite Sensation' 'Apostrophe' 'Roxy & Elsewhere' 'One Size Fits All' 'Bongo Fury' 'Zoot Allures' 'Zappa In New York' 'Studio Tan' 'Sleep Dirt' 'Sheik Yerbouti' 'Orchestral Favorites' and 'Joe's Garage Act I'. Never really a singles artist, he had 2 chart in the 70's "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" and "Dancin' Fool". More albums in the 80's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Dancin' Fool"
Pat's Favorite Album - 'Apostrophe'
WARREN ZEVON - Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Chicago released 2 albums in the 70's 'Warren Zevon' and 'Excitable Boy'. Had 2 charted singles "Werewolves Of London" and "Lawyers, Guns And Money". More albums in the 80's and 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "Werewolves Of London"
ZZ TOP - Blues/rock trio from Houston featuring Billy Gibbons vocals/guitar, Dusty Hill vocals/bass and Frank Beard (The one without the long beard) on drums. They had 6 charted albums in the 70's 'Rio Grande Mud' 'Tres Hombres' 'Fandango!' 'Tejas' 'The Best Of ZZ Top' and 'Deguello'. The singles were "Francene" "La Grange" "Tush" "It's Only Love" and "Arrested For Driving While Blind". They would have many more hits in the 80's into the 90's.
Pat's Favorite Song - "It's Only Love"