NOW 70s is a music channel dedicated to the soundtrack of the 1970s — arguably the most creative and diverse decade in popular music history. The '70s gave birth to punk, disco, prog rock, funk, reggae, and singer-songwriter folk — while also producing some of rock, soul, and pop's greatest albums and artists. This channel celebrates every dimension of that extraordinary musical decade.
The NOW brand is one of the most successful music compilation brands in history, originating with the "Now That's What I Call Music" series that has sold over 200 million copies worldwide since 1983. NOW 70s applies this curatorial expertise to the decade that produced Led Zeppelin IV, Dark Side of the Moon, Rumours, Songs in the Key of Life, London Calling, and Saturday Night Fever — albums that continue to influence music half a century later.
The 1970s produced an astonishing range of legendary artists: David Bowie reinvented himself from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke. Stevie Wonder released four consecutive masterpiece albums. The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Pink Floyd dominated the album charts. The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash invented punk. Donna Summer and the Bee Gees made the world dance. Bob Marley brought reggae to global audiences. ABBA became pop royalty.
Music of the '70s
- Classic Rock — Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath — the golden age of rock.
- Disco & Dance — Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band — the sound of Studio 54.
- Soul & Funk — Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic — music at its most joyful and profound.
- Punk — The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash — three chords and the truth.
- Singer-Songwriter — Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carole King, Cat Stevens — intimate, poetic songwriting.
Why Watch NOW 70s on Global Free TV?
The 1970s produced more musical diversity and genius per year than perhaps any other decade. NOW 70s provides a continuous stream of the era's greatest music — from arena rock to disco floors, from punk clubs to singer-songwriter coffeehouses. Stream it free on Global Free TV.
