Still others argue for the 1980s, with its post-punk and the birth of indie, so decisive for many and which has created its own musical myths. Purists love the 1950s because it was the beginning of so many things and was infused with a captivating innocence. Many other political ingredients and social struggles also fueled the 1960s, but it’s not the only transcendental decade of music: the 1950s saw Elvis Presley light the fuse for the rock & roll explosion. And it also saw the genesis of major music festivals like the legendary Woodstock. It was also the decade of soul music, with the emergence of the eminent Stax and Motown record labels. Music historians often enshrine the 1960s as the best decade for popular music, because it’s when rock became a countercultural movement led by giants like Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. But before you attack, let me defend that statement. This particular episode was about 1970s rock music, and it reminded me of something I have been thinking for a long time: that the 1970s were the best decade for popular music.
I was reminded about one such frequent debate when I heard a recent episode of Sofá Sonoro, the fantastic streaming program directed by Alfonso Cardenal for the Cadena Ser radio network in Spain. Bar-stool debates about music often go nowhere, but they can sometimes help in making sense of things.
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