1. Aerosmith
Aerosmith started out like any other band. Playing the clubs and got signed by a record label. But, unlike any other band at the time, Aerosmith had a certain attitude that set them apart from the others. I don't know if it's Steven Tyler's vocal powerhouse or Joe Perry's God-like riffs, but these guys have been kicking ass for over 40 years now.
2. AC/DC
Considered by many the greatest rock band there ever was, AC/DC definitely made their mark on 70s rock. With songs such as T.N.T, Let There Be Rock, and (the highly controversial) Highway To Hell, AC/DC shocked the music world with the heaviest sounding music since Black Sabbath.
3. Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin actually formed in 1968, but it wasn't until the 70s that they really started to gain popularity. With the release of Stairway To Heaven in 1971, Zeppelin claimed their spot as one of the greatest rock bands of the 70s and all-time. However, it wasn't just Stairway that made Led Zeppelin superstars. There were other songs such as Black Dog and Communication Breakdown. Those songs were very underrated. Led Zeppelin is one of the most badass rock bands I have ever heard.
4. Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd is considered kind of "out there" by some people. But that doesn't mean they didn't kick ass. After lead singer Syd Barrett was kicked out of the band, bassist Roger Waters took over for Barrett as lead vocalist. In 1979, they released the legendary album, The Wall. Pink Floyd is clearly one of the best bands of the 1970s.
5. Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath is widely considered the pioneers of heavy metal. They produced music that nobody had heard before. Their 1970s success produced hits such as Paranoid and Iron Man. Their success continued until 1980, when Ozzy was kicked out of the band because of drug use.
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