Women in rock during the 1970s were frontwomen, instrumentalists, and icons carving out a niche in a male-dominated business, influencing the future of music.
The 1970s established the foundation for music videos prior to MTV's official debut, influencing visual storytelling that would subsequently transform popular culture.
Funk reached its peak in the 1970s, combining rhythm, soul, and psychedelic elements this decade saw funk evolve into a movement altering modern music.