In the 70’s, there were many impactful people that shaped society and the world into what they are today. Many of these people were leaders of significant movements, important politicians, singers and performers, and even authors and movie writers. Their individual work and efforts to change the world around them made a large impact on many aspects of society today. Some influential people in the 1970s include the political figures of the time. Presidents and Vice Presidents alike altered society, though in some cases not positively. Richard Nixon, who was in office from 1969 to 1974, ended involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973, and took a trip to China to fortify relations in 1972. Though Nixon did many influential and impactful things
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Two of the most famous and influential bands of that time period were The Beatles and the Jackson 5. The Beatles were created in Liverpool in the year 1960, and consisted of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They played in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg, and became known as “the Fabulous Four.” Their albums included Rubber Soul, Revolver, and Abbey Road. Though they broke up in the year 1970, their music and style continues to influence society, as well as the way music is written today. Jackson 5, or the Jacksons, were formed in the year 1964. They consisted of the Jackson brothers, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, and later, Marlon and Michael. Performing in talent shows and clubs, they gained popularity with their songs I Want You Back, ABC, and The Love You Save. Jackson 5 was very influential because they were a completely African American group of singers when racism was still a very prominent problem. They assisted in the acception of African American performers …show more content…
Steven Spielberg is one example; he was a famous American filmmaker and his works from the seventies include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Duel. In his career, he also refused offers to direct Jaws 2, Superman, and King Kong. Through his efforts, the film industry was greatly impacted. Peter Benchley, a writer of the time, was the author of Jaws, as well as several other shark-based books. However, he regretted this later in his career, for the felt it induced an unnecessary fear of sharks in a great number of people. Another important figure, Stephen King, was an author who wrote many horror novels. For example, Carrie, which was published in the seventies, and was about a girl who uses telekinesis to exact revenge upon her peers. Today, many still see him as an inspiration for horror novels. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was a well known science fiction series, the first being published in 1979. It was an adaptation of several different works and
Two of the most famous and influential bands of that time period were The Beatles and the Jackson 5. The Beatles were created in Liverpool in the year 1960, and consisted of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They played in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg, and became known as “the Fabulous Four.” Their albums included Rubber Soul, Revolver, and Abbey Road. Though they broke up in the year 1970, their music and style continues to influence society, as well as the way music is written today. Jackson 5, or the Jacksons, were formed in the year 1964. They consisted of the Jackson brothers, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, and later, Marlon and Michael. Performing in talent shows and clubs, they gained popularity with their songs I Want You Back, ABC, and The Love You Save. Jackson 5 was very influential because they were a completely African American group of singers when racism was still a very prominent problem. They assisted in the acception of African American performers …show more content…
Steven Spielberg is one example; he was a famous American filmmaker and his works from the seventies include Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Duel. In his career, he also refused offers to direct Jaws 2, Superman, and King Kong. Through his efforts, the film industry was greatly impacted. Peter Benchley, a writer of the time, was the author of Jaws, as well as several other shark-based books. However, he regretted this later in his career, for the felt it induced an unnecessary fear of sharks in a great number of people. Another important figure, Stephen King, was an author who wrote many horror novels. For example, Carrie, which was published in the seventies, and was about a girl who uses telekinesis to exact revenge upon her peers. Today, many still see him as an inspiration for horror novels. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was a well known science fiction series, the first being published in 1979. It was an adaptation of several different works and