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Top 15 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1973


These artists released their first recording in 1973, which made them first eligible for the 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.

1. Bruce Springsteen
2. Aerosmith
3. Queen
4. Tom Waits
5. ABBA
6. Rush
7. New York Dolls
8. Rufus with Chaka Khan
9. Ashford and Simpson
10. The Pointer Sisters
11. The E Street Band
12. Suzi Quatro
13. Randy Rhoads
14. Barry Manilow
15. Rick Derringer

Essential Debut Albums from 1973

Albums (?)Wikipedia
AerosmithAerosmith
Bruce SpringsteenThe Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle
Bruce SpringsteenGreetings From Asbury Park, N.J.
Mike OldfieldTubular Bells
MontroseMontrose
New York DollsNew York Dolls
Suzi QuatroSuzi Quatro
The Marshall Tucker BandThe Marshall Tucker Band
The Pointer SistersThe Pointer Sisters
Tom WaitsClosing Time

Essential Debut Songs from 1973

Songs (?)Wikipedia
AerosmithDream On
AerosmithMama Kin
Bachman-Turner OverdriveTakin' Care of Business
Bachman-Turner OverdriveLet It Ride
Bruce SpringsteenRosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Bruce Springsteen4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
David EssexRock On
Hues CorporationRock the Boat
Incredible Bongo BandApache
Mike OldfieldTubular Bells
MontroseBad Motor Scooter
New York DollsPersonality Crisis
New York DollsTrash
New York DollsJet Boy
New York DollsLooking for a Kiss
New York DollsVietnamese Baby
QueenKeep Yourself Alive
Rick DerringerRock & Roll Hoochie Koo
Suzi Quatro48 Crash
Suzi QuatroCan the Can
The Marshall Tucker BandCan't You See
Tom WaitsI Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You
Tom WaitsOl' '55

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