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1974
1974 in British Music
Disco flickers, Queen rises, and the charts get a new sound.
Key Events
- •ABBA win Eurovision with 'Waterloo' — the Swedes conquer Britain
- •Queen's Sheer Heart Attack establishes them as major rock force
- •The first UK top 40 is broadcast on commercial radio
Dominant Genres
Glam RockPopDiscoProgressive Rock
Notable Trends
- →Disco begins bubbling up from underground clubs to mainstream
- →Commercial radio diversifies UK listening beyond the BBC
- →The singles chart regains cultural prominence