Memorable Moments: 1970s (Part 1)

The JabberGuys revisit some memorable moments from the 1970s, one of the greatest decades of rock music that gave birth to classic rock.  This episode (Part 1) covers 1970-1974. 

Black Sabbath debut album (Feb 1970) 

Isle of Wight Music Festival (est. over 600,000 in attendance) 

Breakup of the Beatles (1970)
Paul’s interview (April 1970) 

Simon & Garfunkel breakup (1970)
Bridge Over Troubled Water hits #1 (Feb 1970)
Tom and Jerry: “Hey School Girl” (1957) 

Jimi Hendrix: (1942-1970) 

Janis Joplin: (1943-1970) 

Phantom of the Paradise: “Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye” 

Jim Morrison, the Doors: (1943-1971) 

George Harrison, Concert for Bangladesh (Famine Relief), Madison Square Garden (Aug 1971)

Progressive Rock…. YES  (Fragile: released Nov 1971)

Grand Funk (Railroad) breaks record at Shea Stadium (June 1971)

Chuck Berry: “My Ding-a-Ling” hits #1 (1972)

John Lennon’s visa expires (1971-1972)

New Year's Rockin' Eve (1972-1973)

Midnight Special TV Show (Special in Aug 1972, TV series premiers Feb 1973)

Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert (Premiers Sept 27, 1973)

Jim Croce: (1943-1973)

King Biscuit Flower Hour debut (1973)

Led Zeppelin launches their own label - Swan Song (1974) 

Dylan returns to the stage backed by the Band (1974)

Mama Cass Elliot: (1941-1974)

Jerry Lewis – “The Geisha Boy” … Harry the rabbit (taxi scene) 

Lennon joins Elton John on stage Madison Square Garden (Nov 1974)

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