It is quite uncommon to find someone who does not like at least some genre of music. This form of art has been in existence since time in memorial. It has social and cultural significance to the society as well as being entertaining. Today, there are many different genres most of which came into existence during one of the most important decades in music. The seventies saw the rise of many legends from Stevie Wonder to Bob Marley. It also saw the production of Hinsons The Lighthouse among other popular hits.

Music from this time was rich in content and spoke of serious issues affecting society at the time. Mature themed songs were common with artistes like Jimi Hendrix producing songs that denounced the war in Vietnam. It touched on real issues and concentrated on originality. Artistes used the art to call out the government and it apparent failures.

The decade saw the growth of many styles. Many artistes and groups came up with new sounds and styles that propagated their rise in the industry. Main styles from this decade were Disco, and Reggae. The former however quickly fell from grace while the latter was a successor to Ska. This experimentation resulted in a diversified crop of artistes like the infusion of pop into Country music.

Stiff competition in this period resulted in the need for relevance in this industry. There was a big need for new and fresh ideas. Groups like the Hinsons needed a change of content and material from what they normally practiced. Their biggest signature song, The Lighthouse, was written out of this necessity. It later propelled them to stardom.

Songs written in this decade provided a smooth transition from the rebelliousness of the sixties and the joyful songs released in the eighties. It saw the release of both dance and relaxing music. Many people grew tired of the troubles in the sixties and needed a place to unwind. This paved the way for disco beats. This phenomenon saw the release of many chart toppers with a distinctive disco beat and a happy go lucky feel.

The decade saw the rise of many musical acts with some going on to assume legendary status. Groups like The Hinsons were able to get audience as a gospel act. They mixed both contemporary and country sounds to become extremely popular. This saw them tour with excellent record sales. Their creativity and concert style saw them considered radical. Despite this, their creativity saw them enjoy relatively great success in the competitive scene.

Creativity was high in this period. Many artistes came up with unique sounds that set them apart and created a demand in the market. Artistes like Bob Marley shifted genres from Ska into Reggae and gained global stardom from his hits. Artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver and Kenny Rodgers infused country with Pop.

The seventies was a great period that saw the advent of many musical hits, styles and creations. Many bands got their breakthroughs in this period with some achieving international stardom and record sales. Many groups like The Hinsons peaked in this period touring the country. One of the members Ronny Hinson has since become a renowned gospel songwriter winning any accolades and awards.