The 1970s were the golden age of Western rock! Recommended classics and hit songs

Western music of the 1970s, which began with the symbolic event that signaled the end of the 1960s—the breakup of The Beatles—saw a wide variety of genres flourish alongside traditional rock, including hard rock, progressive rock, and glam rock, with many stadium bands achieving record-breaking hits.

As a counter-movement, punk rock emerged, making it undeniable that this was a pivotal era in rock history.

In this feature, we present a lineup centered on classic, definitive numbers—masterpieces and hit songs that colored the golden age of Western rock in the ’70s.

It’s a recommended guide for young music fans who are interested in ’70s Western rock but aren’t sure where to start listening!