1970: A Year In Rock. The Year Rock Became Mainstream

1970 was a year of change in pop and rock music, with divisions between both becoming ever more blurred. More ambitiously constructed epics, heavy rock numbers and contemporary folk songs competed with the mainstream and easy listening fare on Top of the Pops and in the Top 30 singles, while progressive and jazz-rock took their first bows in the album charts. Some acts disbanded, notably The Beatles, all of whom relished their freedom and launched solo careers, while Simon & Garfunkel tempo...