Classic Rock 1972: Hits by Stevie Wonder & More 🎸

The popularity of glam/glitter rock continues to grow in the UK with hits by T-Rex, Gary Glitter, Slade, Alice Cooper, The Sweet and David Bowie. The rock and roll pioneers of the '50s made a comeback, scoring hits for Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson, Chuck Berry and others. The singer-songwriter's popularity continues. James Taylor and Carly Simon are married. The Wattstax Music Festival draws more than 100,000 people to the Los Angeles Coliseum in commemoration of the seventh anniversary of the Watts Riots. The first New Year's Rockin' Eve aired on NBC and was hosted by Dick Clark.