From American Songwriter · Melanie Davis · · 50s
4 Bands Formed in 1971 That Shaped Rock 'N' Roll
Four bands formed in 1971 helped define modern rock music.
In brief
Four bands formed in 1971 helped define modern rock music. The Eagles, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney & Wings, and New York Dolls all formed in 1971 and shaped rock 'n' roll. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
The Eagles
The Eagles formed in 1971 as Linda Ronstadt's backing band and released their debut album the following year.
Steely Dan
Steely Dan formed in New York in 1971 and helped define soft rock with jazz and pop influences.
Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney formed Wings in 1971 after The Beatles disbanded, releasing hits like Band On The Run.
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls formed in 1971 and influenced rock music with tracks like Personality Crisis.
The big picture
The Eagles, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney & Wings, and New York Dolls all formed in 1971 and shaped rock 'n' roll.
