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1975
1975 in British Music
Bohemian Rhapsody redefines what a single can be — Queen's masterpiece.
Key Events
- •Queen release 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with its groundbreaking video — nine weeks at #1
- •Patti Smith releases Horses — punk's prophetic opening shot
- •Rod Stewart's Atlantic Crossing signals the international era of British rock
Dominant Genres
RockPopDiscoProg
Notable Trends
- →The music video as art form emerges (Queen's pioneering promo)
- →Pre-punk energy stirs in London and New York
- →British rock stars become global celebrities