types of 70's Rock
There developed many types of rock in the 70's. We will look at several in class.
1. Progressive Rock - complex lyrics, full orchestra, use of electronic instruments (Pink Floyd, Queen, Rush)
2. Punk Rock - a style that continued on the legacy of the 1960s but with a more upbeat and harder style. Heavy guitar riffs and more decibels helped to motivate those who were still upset about the status quo in the country. The Ramones are often referred to as the original punk band
3. Folk Rock - guitar and one or two men
4. Disco - the definition of the 1970s its popularity was relatively short-lived, it created a great deal of songs and artists that people are still dancing to today. (The BeeGees and ABBA)
5. Heavy Metal - hard hittin beat, loud, hard to understand lyrics - KISS, AC/DC
