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1971
1971 in British Music
Prog peaks, heavy metal grows teeth, and T. Rex ignites glam rock.
Key Events
- •Led Zeppelin IV released — 'Stairway to Heaven' enters the world
- •T. Rex's 'Hot Love' hits #1 — glam rock officially arrives
- •John Lennon releases Imagine — an anthem for the ages
Dominant Genres
Glam RockProgressive RockHeavy MetalSinger-Songwriter
Notable Trends
- →Glam's androgynous theatricality changes pop forever
- →Progressive rock reaches its commercial and artistic peak
- →The album format dominates as singles take a back seat