70s stories in the news: Village People royalty ruckus

A member of 1970s disco party band the Village People has won a “landmark legal case” regarding his right to reclaim partial ownership and improved royalties for many of the band’s hit songs. Victor Willis, perhaps better known as the … Continue reading

Time Covers 1974

In posts past, we took a look at stand-out Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973. Today, let’s turn our attention to the year 1974. Major events included Richard Nixon resigning the presidency before he could be impeached. … Continue reading

Today, in the 70s: Led Zeppelin rocks, thousands protest Vietnam War (May 3, 1971)

Let’s take a look at what was occurring on this day, May 3rd, 1971. Led Zeppelin played a rocking, two-hour set at K. B. Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark. According to the official Zeppelin site, the band played Four Sticks live … Continue reading

Earth Day 1970s: EPA’s ‘Documerica’ photos

How’s your Earth Day going? I hope you’re having a good time and raising a glass to ol’ Mother Earth. Last year I wrote a bit about the very first Earth Day in 1970 and provided you with news footage … Continue reading

Spring Fashion: April, 1978

A few days back we took a look at some “Rad Ads” from Cincinnati Magazine. From the same timeframe, April of 1978, we have this fabulous collection of “Spring Fashion” photos to amaze and delight your senses. Your eyes will … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Cincinnati Magazine, April, 1978

Dipping back 34 years, we take a look at half a dozen “Rad Ads” from the March and April, 1978 issues of Cincinnati Magazine. These black and white sales snippets have been mercifully plucked out of obscurity for your viewing … Continue reading