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In 1971, The answering machine was invented.
In 1972, In one of the most bizarre incidents in rock history, Stone the Crows guitarist Les Harvey was electrocuted by a poorly grounded microphone on stage during a show in Swansea, Wales. He was 25. His death was witnessed by — among others — his girlfriend, the groupʹs vocalist Maggie Bell.
In 1974, Another World broadcast for one hour for the first time in honor of its 10th anniversary. Steve (George Reinholt) and Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) were married that day. The show would move to one hour full-time on Monday, January 6, 1975.
In 1974, Led Zeppelin launches its Swan Song label.
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT ROLLING STONES in a segment taped in England: “ROCK AND ROLL”, “AINʹT TOO PROUD TO BEG”); KOOL and THE GANG; WAYLON JENNINGS
In 1975, Elton John sings “Bernie And The Jets” and “Philadelphia Freedom” on “Soul Train.” Elton must have some soul!
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Rhoda: Valerie Harper and David Groh”. Other Articles: S.W.A.T., Agnes Nixon
In 1975, R.C., “Autobahn” by Kraftwerk peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, Nine p.m./ET “All in the Family” (CBS): Proclaiming that a womanʹs purpose in life is to feed and care for her husband, Archie orders Edith to walk out on her volunteer job. Instead, a rebellious Edith walks out on Archie. Archie: Carroll OʹConnor. Edith: Jean Stapleton. Mike: Rob Reiner.
In 1976, Paul McCartney, who was making his first American appearance in ten years, with his band Wings opened the “Wings Over America” tour in Fort Worth, Texas.
In 1976, Paul Simon organizes a benefit show at Madison Square Garden for the finacially troubled New York Public Library. Phoebe Snow, Jimmy Cliff and the Brecker Brothers pitch in for the concert, which brings in over $30,000 for the institution. (fact checked: correct year is 1976.)
In 1976, “Rocks” album by Aerosmith was released
In 1976, “Wings At The Speed Of Sound” album by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1977, 1977 NFL Draft: Ricky Bell from USC first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 1978, Kim Zimmer debuted as escaped fugitive Bonnie Harmer on One Life to Live. Edmund Genest made his first appearance as Bonnie's fellow escapee, Herman Cantrell. Zimmer returned to One Life in 1983 playing Echo DiSavoy. The debut of Zimmer and Genest starts at 22:16 in the video below.
In 1978, Spam email was born as Gary Thuerk (thurk), a marketing executive for the Digital Equipment Corporation of Maynard, Massachusetts, transmitted an unsolicited sales pitch for a new line of computers to 400 prospective customers on ARPANET, a precursor to the internet; the stunt generated some business, as well as complaints.
In 1978, The movie “FM”, featuring the title song by Steely Dan, is released. It was a film about the battle between progressives and regressives at a radio station, and features Steely Dan, Steve Miller, the Eagles, Neil Young, Billy Joel and Warren Zevon. More people get their hands on the soundtrack than see the film.
In 1978, “Infinity” album by Journey was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “M.U. — The Best Of Jethro Tull” album by Jethro Tull was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “The Amazing Spider-Man”, TV Adventure, last aired on CBS.
In 1979, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” RICHARD PRYOR
In 1979, Movie: “The Castaways from Gilliganʹs Island”. Stuck on the same island as before, the castaways find an abandoned World War II bomber that the Professor is able to repair and fly. However, in the attempt to fly to Hawaii, Gilligan falls out and has to parachute down to the island. Against their better judgement, the gang decides to return the island to get him. Unfortunately, the engines collapse after they land, which means that Gilligan had screwed up yet another escape attempt. Their despair is quickly dispelled when a U.S. Navy captain appears saying that their plane was detected on radar long enough for them to follow it to the island. A year later, the island is now a tropical resort spot fully linked to Civilization, and the castaways work as the staff of a kind of island Love Boat as they work to entertain the various guests they receive.
In 1979, "Winds of Change" was released by Sanrio Communications; Takashi Masunaga (director/screenplay); Ovid (screenplay);; Anthology; Animation
In 1975, “Autobahn” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Little Lady” by Bloodstone peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “One Beautiful Day” by Ecstasy, Passion And Pain peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Brought The Woman Out Of Me” by Evie Sands peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Can Dance” by Shooter peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Don't Like To Sleep Alone” by Paul Anka With Odia Coates peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “L-O-V-E (Love)” by Al Green peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Play Your Cards Right” by Kelly Jay And Bad Manors peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rainy Day People” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rescue Me” by Cher peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sandy” by The Hollies peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Stand By Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Swing Your Daddy” by Jim Gilstrap peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Essence of Joan” by Andy Kim peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Touch Me Baby (Reaching Out For Your Love)” by Tamiko Jones peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What Am I Gonna Do With You” by Barry White peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Cut The Cake” by The Average White Band peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ding-A-Dong” by Teach-In peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hasta La Vista” by Sylvia peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hold On To Love” by Peter Skellern peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hurt So Good” by Susan Cadogan peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Life Is A Minestrone” by 10cc peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Loving You” by Minnie Riperton peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Oh Boy” by Mud peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Save Me” by Silver Convention peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Take Good Care Of Yourself” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Take Your Mama For A Ride” by Lulu peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Tears I Cried” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Black Water / Song To See You Through” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “End Of The Line / Make My Day” by Terry Sylvester peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Far Far Away / OK Yesterday Was Yesterday” by Slade peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Good Love Can Never Die / The Danger Zone” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “On The Planet Of The Apes / Poppa Brown's Kitchen” by Shabam peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sweet Surrender / Summer” by John Denver peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Costafine Town” by Splinter (U.K.) peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Doctor Love” by The Pearls peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Doctor's Orders” by Carol Douglas peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fraulein Love” by Space Waltz peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Free And Easy” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hitchin' A Ride '75” by Paper Lace peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Can Help” by Billy Swan peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Love My Feet” by Shona Laing peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Down” by The Hollies peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “La La Love You” by Don McLean peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lady” by Styx peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Longfellow Serenade” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lovely Lady” by John Hanlon peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lucy In The Sky (With Diamonds)” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Mandy” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ms. Grace” by The Tymes peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Boy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ocean In His Eyes” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Philadelphia Freedom” by The Elton John Band peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Poetry Man” by Phoebe Snow peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley And Company peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Morning Side Of The Mountain” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Queen Of 1964” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Young Americans” by David Bowie peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Era” by Wess And Dori Ghezzi peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Keetje Tippel” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shoorah! Shoorah!” by Betty Wright peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Michelangelo” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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