1970s
Steve Lowndes on the freedom of travel in the 1970s
Imagine travelling, largely without stepping on a plane. Just boats, trains and thumbing a ride. There's no WIFI, mobile phones or Instagram for bragging rights to friends and family stuck back home… Audio
Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'
Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on… Audio
A dedicated follower of fashion
Central Otago high country farmer Eden Hore collected almost three hundred outfits from the 1970s and 80s, resulting in what's been described as one of the best private collections of vintage couture… Audio, Gallery
The year Napster killed classic rock
The Who, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin. There was a time when fans idolized these bands and their music. Music critic Steven Hyden chronicles the rise of rock, the impact of the music… Audio
What would the Wests watch?
TV3's new drama Westside came to a close two weeks ago. It was set in the 1970s, with each episode based in a year from 1974 to 1979. But what was really on our TV screens back in the decade of flairs… Audio
Brian Eno: Roxy and Elsewhere (Part 2 of 6)
Thomas Goss looks at the rise of Roxy Music, and how Eno emerged as a significant solo artist of the mid-70's glam scene. (RNZ) Audio
Rough Justice Returns
Legendary New Zealand soul band Rough Justice are reuniting for their first shows in 34 years. From 1977 to 1979, Rough Justice was one of the hardest-working bands in New Zealand, despite never… Audio
Musical Chairs featuring Waves
Formed in the mid-seventies, Waves produced original articulate acoustic music that has endured. In fact their self titled debut album recorded in 1975 was a best selling album before going out of… Audio