#1970 music

[makkinmusic]

Music scenes --- UK Punk!!!!

Music, while also being there to entertain and please anyone and everyone, is also an important reflection of the state of the world it is currently being made in. A lot of the time, music reflects the artist, their experiences in the time they exist in. I recently was talking to my uncle who’s from the UK, and he decided to give me an unsolicited lecture about the history of the UK and its politics and economy and blah blah blah (I care about these things, I just could not pay attention to my uncle talk about it). Anyways, in his long lecture, he made me look up facts about the UK 's history, which pushed me into looking at the pop culture scenes in the early or late 1970s in the UK.

I came across the UK punk scene of the 1970s, which I found was a groundbreaking cultural movement that rebelled against social norms, challenged traditional music standards, and overall left a big impact on global music. At a time when England was mired in economic decline, with unemployment rates soaring and widespread disillusionment with the government, punk music music became the raw, urgent voice of a frustrated generation. This was music that stripped things back, going for fast, gritty sounds, angry lyrics, and a total rejection of everything “normal.”

Of course, punk wasn’t just about the music. The fashion was just as iconic: leather jackets, studded accessories, ripped jeans, mohawks—the look itself became a symbol of rebellion and independence. Punk was all about the DIY approach, too. Many bands self-produced their records, booking their own shows and steering clear of the mainstream music industry. This DIY spirit led to the creation of indie labels like Stiff Records, which would become essential in promoting and distributing punk music.

The UK punk scene may have been short-lived, but its impact is undeniable. From the DIY ethos to its unfiltered lyrics, the scene left a legacy that you can still see in today’s music—from post-punk and indie rock to the entire alternative genre. The Sex Pistols, The Clash, and countless others took punk beyond just music, turning it into a social statement. And while times have changed, the rebellious spirit of punk still resonates. After all, some things—like questioning authority and staying true to yourself—never go out of style.

[eroticlamb]

kate bush featured on top pop (tv), march 1978 ꩜

[melomancy]

Kate Bush performing in Japan, 1978

[orbitsdesk]

comment on 10cc - im not in love

[70sgroovy]

susan sarandon in "the rocky horror picture show", 1975

[twixnmix]

Marsha Hunt, mother of Mick Jagger's eldest child, photographed by Ron Howard in London, 1970.

[negativegrl]

shirts that go hard: rock n' roll edition

[petiteclover]

Bruce Springsteen photographed performing in Milwaukee by William Meyer, 1975.

[dollypartonvibes]

Dolly Parton at her home, circa 1977.

[unioncityblues]

Debbie Harry on the set of Blondie's music video for "Heart of Glass," 1979.

Photographed by Roberta Bayley.

[wh0-is-lily]

Anjelica Huston Photographed by Gian Paolo Barbieri, 1973🔮

[eroticlamb]

debbie harry photographed by chris stein , 1976

“I was taking pictures of everything around me, among them Debbie ... I was always aware of her astonishing looks and the effect she had on people.” - chris stein (me, blondie and the advent of punk)

[streetplaya]

Chaka Khan For Black Music & Jazz Review, December 1979.

[gofixxx2]

[70sgroovy]

the back of elton john’s jeans photographed by terry o’neill, circa 1972

[twixnmix]

Eartha Kitt posing on set of the ZDF show Vergißmeinnicht, 1970.

Photos by Hans Dürrwald