70s music
The 1970s were all about sex, drugs and rock and roll; Beat welcomes you to our Disco Inferno.
A Beautiful Morning
The American rock and blue-eyed soul band the Rascals came together in Garfield, NJ. in 1965. The band was originally known as The Young Rascals, but they later dropped “Young” and were commonly referred to simply as The Rascals. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and keyboardist Felix Cavaliere, vocalist and percussionist Eddie Brigati, drummer Dino Danelli, and guitarist and vocalist Gene Cornish. Both Cavaliere and Brigati wrote the majority of their songs. In 2010 the Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Beat
Closer to the Heart
The Canadian progressive rock band Rush formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. Their original line-up was Alex Lifeson guitarist, John Rutsey drummer, Jeff Jones bassist and vocalist, whom Geddy Lee replaced shortly after the formation. In 1974 they added Neil Peart, replacing Rutsey. The line-up of Lifeson, Lee, and Peart remained steady until 2015. Then Peart retired from music due to health problems and died in 2020. Lifeson and Lee announced the 2026 – 2027 Rush reunion tour, with Anika Nilles filling in for Peart and Loren Gold as keyboardist. Rush has been awarded 14 platinum and 3 multi-platinum albums in the US and 17 platinum albums in Canada. In 1994 they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and in 2013 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Beat
Love is Like Oxygen
The British glam rock band was at the top in the 1970s. The boys in the band were lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. They were successful in both the US and UK and sold more than 35 million albums all over the world. Connolly left the band in 1979 for a solo career, and the remaining member continued playing until they disbanded in 1981. Connolly died in 1997, Tucker in 2002, Priest in 2020, and Andy Scot still remains active with his version of the band.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Beat
Gladys Knight Announced She Is Stepping Back From Performing
Gladys Knight announced to her fans that she will be taking a step back from performing and will be winding down her concert and touring schedule. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Motown legend posted her decision on Instagram .
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Beat
Fly Like an Eagle
“ Fly Flamingo ” is a delightful song performed by the Goombay Dance Band. “ Fly by Night ” is a song that was recorded by the Canadian rock band Rush. It is the title track from their 1975 album. The song was written by bassist Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart. Lee sings the lead vocals, and on the song’s middle eight his voice is fed through a Leslie speaker.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Beat
'The Beach Boys Love You'. Top Story - August 2026.
While during the summer of 1976, The Beach Boys publicity machine was insisting that "Brian Is Back", Rolling Stone Magazine assigned journalist David Felton to interview Brian Wilson and document his return to the limelight in a cover story ultimately titled "The Healing Of Brother Brian". The article revealed the complexities involved with Brians return the official marketing campaign was largely overlooking with extensive interviews with Brian and his publicity seeking therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. Much of the descriptions of Landy and his oversight of Brians life and therapy tactics were quite disturbing to say the least. While the article did close on a semi-optimistic note emphasizing that Brian was once again writing songs for future Beach Boys albums. Fortunately, by the end of 1976 Dr. Landy was fired by The Beach Boys management due to his fees eating into the group's profits and with Brian in relatively good enough shape to no longer require Landy's services.
By Sean Callaghan2 months ago in Beat
The Dream's Dream
Introduction I'm not sure what kicked this off, I think it was that someone played "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac, an dof course "Rumours" also features the song "Dreams". Then I remembered "The Dream's Dream" from Television's "Adventure which also reminded me of “A Dream Within a Dream” an 1849 poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Beat
TNK (Tomorrow Never Knows)
Introduction Although it doesn't contain my favourite Beatles songs, "Revolver" is my favourite Beatles album. I bought it first on cassette but now have a CD copy of it, and maybe I will pick it up on vinyl at some point. I bought it in Glasgow maybe ten years back.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Beat
