10 Biggest 70s Music Stars — Then and Now What Happened

10 of the biggest 1970s music stars — then and now! Discover what happened to the legendary singers and rock icons who defined the 70s, from their unforgettable years of fame to their lives and legacies decades later. The 1970s gave us some of the most recognizable faces in music history. They filled stadiums, topped the charts, and created songs that became part of our lives. But what happened after the spotlight moved on? In this countdown, we're looking back at 10 major music stars of the 1970s, comparing their iconic appearances during the decade with how they looked in later years or, for those still living, more recently. Some continued performing for generations. Others faced personal struggles, dramatic career changes, or heartbreaking losses. And some became even more legendary as time passed. Along the way, we'll revisit the unforgettable hits and Forgotten Songs that helped make these artists famous. From rock and pop to disco and timeless ballads, their music shaped an extraordinary decade. Stay until #1, because the final transformation may remind you just how much time has passed since these stars first captured our hearts. These artists gave us more than records. They gave us memories. And even when the faces change, the music remains. That's why Forgotten Songs and timeless classics can still connect us to the people we were when we first heard them. Which 1970s music star surprised you the most? And whose music do you still listen to today? Share your memories in the comments, and subscribe for more classic hits, Forgotten Songs, legendary artists, and music history from the 1960s and 1970s. #10 — Dancing Queen — ABBA (1976) #9 — Rocket Man — Elton John (1972) #8 — I Honestly Love You — Olivia Newton-John (1974) #7 — Hot Stuff — Donna Summer (1979) #6 — Hotel California — Eagles (1976) #5 — Fame — David Bowie (1975) #4 — Stayin' Alive — Bee Gees (1977) #3 — Stairway to Heaven — Led Zeppelin (1971) #2 — Dreams — Fleetwood Mac (1977) #1 — Burning Love — Elvis Presley (1972) #VintageVinylVibes #70smusic #thenandnow #1970sStars #musiclegends #forgottensongs