The popularity of Glam/Glitter rock continues to grow in the UK with hits from T-Rex, Gary Glitter, Slade, Alice Cooper, The Sweet and David Bowie. Fifties rock and roll pioneers make a comeback with Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson and Chuck Berry all scoring hits. Singer/Songwriters continue to be popular. James Taylor and Carly Simon marry. The Wattstax Music Festival draws a crowd of over 100,000 to the Los Angeles Coliseum on the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. The first New Years Rockin' Eve is televised on NBC and hosted by Dick Clark.
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