Acoustic from the 1970s

Rare acoustic footage of famous musicians from the 1970s. Browse 31 clips below.

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About Acoustic Footage

Acoustic performances strip music down to its essence. Without amplification, effects, or the energy of a full band, it’s just the song and the musician. These clips — recorded in dressing rooms, radio stations, living rooms, and intimate venues — often reveal dimensions of familiar songs that the full arrangements obscure.

The 1970s in Music

The 1970s was the golden age of the album and the arena tour. Prog rock, punk, disco, funk, reggae, and singer-songwriters all flourished simultaneously. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and The Ramones were pushing music in radically different directions. The decade also saw the rise of music television and concert filming — meaning more behind-the-scenes footage survives from the 70s than any previous decade. Studio sessions, rehearsal tapes, and tour documentaries from this era are some of the most sought-after footage in music history.

Artists

Keith RichardsCharlie WattsMick JaggerRonnie WoodY&TDeep PurpleRory GallagherThe SoundMick TaylorDavid CoverdaleJohn LennonRitchie BlackmoreJeff BeckRon CarterJohnny MoynihanSaliva (band)WeenBruce SpringsteenRockfield StudioRecorded Music NZMetal umlautMick FarrenGerry NiewoodTerry ClarkeGrateful DeadJim RodfordR.E.M.StingNWAPeter GabrielGenesisTony BanksIan CurtisRage against the machineRhythm sectionThe DoorsVerdine WhitePhilip BaileyNMERalph JohnsonRoland BautistaKraftwerkDuane AllmanKeith GodchauxJimi HendrixB.B. KingBB King