The 70s Guy
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Born in the 50s, but still living in the glorious 70s! Escaped here from Twitter and loving every minute of it.
Cover of Record Mirror, 10th November 1973. There is a Wings advert on the back page. #RecordMirror
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Cover of Record Mirror, 10th November 1973. There is a Wings advert on the back page. #RecordMirror
Born 10 Nov 1932, actor Roy Scheider. His best-known roles included Chief Martin Brody in Jaws (1975) & the sequel Jaws 2; NYPD Detective Cloudy Russo in The French Connection (1971); NYPD Detective Buddy in The Seven-Ups (1973) & Doc Levy in Marathon Man (1976). He died in 2008. #RoyScheider
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Born 10 Nov 1932, actor Roy Scheider. His best-known roles included Chief Martin Brody in Jaws (1975) & the sequel Jaws 2; NYPD Detective Cloudy Russo in The French Connection (1971); NYPD Detective Buddy in The Seven-Ups (1973) & Doc Levy in Marathon Man (1976). He died in 2008. #RoyScheider
10 November 1973, Elton John started a 8 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'. The album, which had the working titles of 'Vodka and Tonics' and 'Silent Movies, Talking Pictures', is his all time best selling album with worldwide sales of over 15 million. #GYBR
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
10 November 1973, Elton John started a 8 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'. The album, which had the working titles of 'Vodka and Tonics' and 'Silent Movies, Talking Pictures', is his all time best selling album with worldwide sales of over 15 million. #GYBR
Greg Lake (10 Nov 1947-7 Dec 2016) was an English bassist, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He gained prominence as a founding member of the progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). He had a No 2 hit single in 1975 with "I believe in Father Christmas'. #ELP #GregLake
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Born 10 November 1928, actor Richard Burton. He is remembered for his tumultuous affair with Elizabeth Taylor, whom he married and divorced twice. The Burton-Taylor duo is also known for their hits 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' #RichardBurton
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Born 10 November 1928, actor Richard Burton. He is remembered for his tumultuous affair with Elizabeth Taylor, whom he married and divorced twice. The Burton-Taylor duo is also known for their hits 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' #RichardBurton
Born 9 November 1937, songwriter/poet Roger McGough. Amongst other things Roger was a member of The Scaffold who performed comic songs, comedy sketches & Roger's poetry. They had several hit records, reaching No 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1968 with "Lily the Pink". #RogerMcGough
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Born 9 November 1937, songwriter/poet Roger McGough. Amongst other things Roger was a member of The Scaffold who performed comic songs, comedy sketches & Roger's poetry. They had several hit records, reaching No 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1968 with "Lily the Pink". #RogerMcGough
Born 9 Nov 1934, cosmologist Carl Sagan. He co-wrote the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The most widely watched series in the history of American public television, Cosmos has been seen by at least 500 million people in 60 countries. #CarlSagan
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Born 9 Nov 1934, cosmologist Carl Sagan. He co-wrote the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The most widely watched series in the history of American public television, Cosmos has been seen by at least 500 million people in 60 countries. #CarlSagan
Born 9th November 1955, former child actor Karen Dotrice is best known as young Jane Banks from the 1964 film Mary Poppins. She later starred in TV programmes such as Upstairs, Downstairs. She retired to take care of her kids. In 2004, she was declared a Disney Legend. #KarenDotrice
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Born 9th November 1955, former child actor Karen Dotrice is best known as young Jane Banks from the 1964 film Mary Poppins. She later starred in TV programmes such as Upstairs, Downstairs. She retired to take care of her kids. In 2004, she was declared a Disney Legend. #KarenDotrice
Born 9 Nov 1944, Phil May, singer with the Pretty Things. He sang on all of their singles, which included 'Rosalyn', (covered by Bowie on his Pinups album) 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Road Runner' & 'Cry to Me'. They took their name from Willie Dixon's 1955 song 'Pretty Thing'. #PhilMay #PrettyThings
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Born 9 Nov 1944, Phil May, singer with the Pretty Things. He sang on all of their singles, which included 'Rosalyn', (covered by Bowie on his Pinups album) 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Road Runner' & 'Cry to Me'. They took their name from Willie Dixon's 1955 song 'Pretty Thing'. #PhilMay #PrettyThings
UK singles chart 9th November 1974
6. Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman
5. Far Far Away - Slade
4. All of Me Loves All of You - Bay City Rollers
3. Killer Queen - Queen
2. Gonna Make You a Star - David Essex
1. Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
#KenBoothe
6. Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman
5. Far Far Away - Slade
4. All of Me Loves All of You - Bay City Rollers
3. Killer Queen - Queen
2. Gonna Make You a Star - David Essex
1. Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
#KenBoothe
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
UK singles chart 9th November 1974
6. Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman
5. Far Far Away - Slade
4. All of Me Loves All of You - Bay City Rollers
3. Killer Queen - Queen
2. Gonna Make You a Star - David Essex
1. Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
#KenBoothe
6. Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman
5. Far Far Away - Slade
4. All of Me Loves All of You - Bay City Rollers
3. Killer Queen - Queen
2. Gonna Make You a Star - David Essex
1. Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
#KenBoothe
9th November 1968, Led Zeppelin played their very first concert billed under that name at the Roundhouse in London. The show was also notable as Robert Plant married Maureen Wilson on the same day, with the reception held at the venue. #LedZeppelin
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
9th November 1968, Led Zeppelin played their very first concert billed under that name at the Roundhouse in London. The show was also notable as Robert Plant married Maureen Wilson on the same day, with the reception held at the venue. #LedZeppelin
Born 9 Nov 1941 - musician Tom Fogerty, best known as the rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival who scored the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Bad Moon Rising', and the 1970 UK No.1 album 'Cosmo's Factory'. The band has sold over 26 million albums. Fogerty died on 6 Sept 1990. #TomFogerty
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Born 9 Nov 1941 - musician Tom Fogerty, best known as the rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival who scored the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Bad Moon Rising', and the 1970 UK No.1 album 'Cosmo's Factory'. The band has sold over 26 million albums. Fogerty died on 6 Sept 1990. #TomFogerty
Born 9 Nov 1936, Mary Travers was a US singer and songwriter. She was part of Peter, Paul and Mary, one of the most successful and popular folk groups of the 1960s. Apart from working with the music group, Travers released five solo albums. She died in 2009. #MaryTravers
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Born 9 Nov 1936, Mary Travers was a US singer and songwriter. She was part of Peter, Paul and Mary, one of the most successful and popular folk groups of the 1960s. Apart from working with the music group, Travers released five solo albums. She died in 2009. #MaryTravers
Released 8th November 1970, the double album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. It was the only studio album by Derek and the Dominos and is best known for its title track, "Layla", which is often regarded as Eric Clapton's greatest musical achievement. #Layla #EricClapton
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Released 8th November 1970, the double album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. It was the only studio album by Derek and the Dominos and is best known for its title track, "Layla", which is often regarded as Eric Clapton's greatest musical achievement. #Layla #EricClapton
8th Nov 1975, David Bowie made his US TV debut on the Cher CBS-TV show. He performed his hit song "Fame," sang a few songs alongside Cher, and concluded with a medley of covers. Bowie who was living in New York at the time had written the song with John Lennon during a jamming session. #Bowieforever
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
8th Nov 1975, David Bowie made his US TV debut on the Cher CBS-TV show. He performed his hit song "Fame," sang a few songs alongside Cher, and concluded with a medley of covers. Bowie who was living in New York at the time had written the song with John Lennon during a jamming session. #Bowieforever
Born 8 November 1927, Ken Dodd, singer & comedian. His 1965 UK No.1 single 'Tears' topped the UK singles chart for 5 weeks and sold over a million copies in the UK. In the 1960s, his fame was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a household name. He died on 11 March 2018 aged 90. #KenDodd
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Born 8 November 1927, Ken Dodd, singer & comedian. His 1965 UK No.1 single 'Tears' topped the UK singles chart for 5 weeks and sold over a million copies in the UK. In the 1960s, his fame was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a household name. He died on 11 March 2018 aged 90. #KenDodd
The very first episode of The Goodies was broadcast on this day in 1970. An anarchic comedy, it was like the younger, cheekier brother of the recently arrived Monty Python series. #TheGoodies
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The very first episode of The Goodies was broadcast on this day in 1970. An anarchic comedy, it was like the younger, cheekier brother of the recently arrived Monty Python series. #TheGoodies
Led Zeppelin IV was released on 8th November 1971. Zep's 4th studio album was officially untitled & would be represented instead by 4 symbols chosen by each band member, without featuring the name or any other details on the cover. It shipped over 37 million copies worldwide. #LedZeppelin
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Led Zeppelin IV was released on 8th November 1971. Zep's 4th studio album was officially untitled & would be represented instead by 4 symbols chosen by each band member, without featuring the name or any other details on the cover. It shipped over 37 million copies worldwide. #LedZeppelin
Born 8 Nov 1946, Roy Wood, founder & lead singer of Wizzard. They had a stream of hits in the '70s, including "See My Baby Jive", "Ball Park Incident" & the wonderful "I Wish it Could be Xmas Every Day" which was held off the no 1 spot by Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody." #RoyWood #Wizzard
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Released 8 Nov 1974, 'Sheer Heart Attack' was the 1st Queen album to hit the US top 20, peaking at no 12. The album has been acknowledged for containing "a wealth of outstanding hard rock guitar tracks". It has been listed by many publications as one of the band's best works. #Queen
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Released 8 Nov 1974, 'Sheer Heart Attack' was the 1st Queen album to hit the US top 20, peaking at no 12. The album has been acknowledged for containing "a wealth of outstanding hard rock guitar tracks". It has been listed by many publications as one of the band's best works. #Queen
Released 8 Nov 1972, "Transformer" by Lou Reed. It's considered a landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by Reed's most successful single, "Walk on the Wild Side", which touched on then-controversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, & drug use. #LouReed
November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Released 8 Nov 1972, "Transformer" by Lou Reed. It's considered a landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by Reed's most successful single, "Walk on the Wild Side", which touched on then-controversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, & drug use. #LouReed
Born 8th November 1947, Minnie Riperton was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You", her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle register. She died in 1979 from breast cancer, aged only 31. #MinnieRiperton
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Born 8th November 1947, Minnie Riperton was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You", her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle register. She died in 1979 from breast cancer, aged only 31. #MinnieRiperton
Born 7 Nov 1942, musician #JohnnyRivers. He achieved commercial success throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He's best known for his 1960s output, including the singles "Memphis", "Mountain of Love", "The Seventh Son", "Secret Agent Man", "Poor Side of Town", "Baby I Need Your Lovin'", and "Summer Rain".
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Born 7 Nov 1942, musician #JohnnyRivers. He achieved commercial success throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He's best known for his 1960s output, including the singles "Memphis", "Mountain of Love", "The Seventh Son", "Secret Agent Man", "Poor Side of Town", "Baby I Need Your Lovin'", and "Summer Rain".
Born 7 November 1944, English bass guitarist Ray Randall. He was a member of The Tornados & their instrumental ‘Telstar’, reached No.1 all over the world in 1962 and was the first British rock song to be a No.1 single in the United States. #Telstar #Tornados #RayRandall
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Born 7 November 1944, English bass guitarist Ray Randall. He was a member of The Tornados & their instrumental ‘Telstar’, reached No.1 all over the world in 1962 and was the first British rock song to be a No.1 single in the United States. #Telstar #Tornados #RayRandall
This iconic David Bowie album cover just made auction history. Shot by Brian Duffy, the work just realised a record-breaking $496,000 at Bonhams auction on 6th November 2025. #AladdinSane #Bowieforever
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This iconic David Bowie album cover just made auction history. Shot by Brian Duffy, the work just realised a record-breaking $496,000 at Bonhams auction on 6th November 2025. #AladdinSane #Bowieforever