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The Best-Selling Artists of the 1970s

Hrefna Helgadóttir

The Best-Selling Artists
The Best-Selling Artists

We came across this animation on Facebook which shows what artists sold the most records from 1969 to the present day. Because we're suckers for an intuitive data visualisation, we wanted to share it with you all. What's more, is we noticed a lot of these artists are still some of the biggest touring acts of the day, even the one's from the 70s.

So we decided to figure out, which of these artists from the visualisation are still on tour and share it here. Of course if you want to see all the artists from the 1970s who are still touring, you can visit the 70s page on our new product, Bucketgigs, to explore what's coming up near you – with a corduroy flair.

The artists listed in the 1970s portion of the animation are ABBA, Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Bee Gees, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Carpenters, Cher, Eagles, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd, Queen, Santana, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles and The Doors.

For a decade that concluded 40 years ago, 10 are still on tour and more are still active. Sadly some have passed away, but the longevity of this era of music is remarkable. To get in the mood, why not listen to the Best of 1970s playlist.

Aerosmith, on tour

Billy Joel, on tour

No upcoming events

Bob Dylan, on tour

No upcoming events

Cher, on tour

No upcoming events

Eagles, on tour

Elton John, on tour

Fleetwood Mac, on tour

No upcoming events

Queen + Adam Lambert, on tour

Santana, on tour

Simon & Garfunkel, on tour

Not on Tour

Tribute bands for ABBA, Bee Gees, The Beatles, The Doors, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin and Neil Diamond, all exist and are popular among 70s fans.

Each of these artists has achieved something really special, and that is maintaining a huge audience over the arc of their entire lifetime. If you or your parents or your partner or your peers are a fan of these, now is the time to get tickets for these living legends. Maybe put it in a Christmas stocking for them?

Alternatively, keep track of your favourites in your very own Bucketgig list. Learn more here.