⇦ 1973 1975 ⇨

Top 15 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1974


These artists released their first recording in 1974, which made them first eligible for the 2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.

1. Donna Summer
2. Brian Eno
3. KISS
4. Judas Priest
5. Pat Benatar
6. The Commodores
7. Bad Company
8. Ian Dury and the Blockheads
9. Gloria Gaynor
10. Phoebe Snow
11. The Gap Band
12. Kansas
13. KC & the Sunshine Band
14. Robert Palmer
15. Jefferson Starship

Essential Debut Albums from 1974

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Bad CompanyBad Company
Brian EnoHere Come The Warm Jets
Brian EnoTaking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
KissKiss
Phoebe SnowPhoebe Snow

Essential Debut Songs from 1974

Songs (?)Wikipedia
AceHow Long
Bad CompanyBad Company
Bad CompanyCan't Get Enough
Bad CompanyMovin' On
Billy SwanI Can Help
Blue SwedeHooked On A Feeling
Brian EnoNeedle in the Camel's Eye
Carl DouglasKung Fu Fighting
Gloria GaynorNever Can Say Goodbye
KISSStrutter

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⇦ 1973 1975 ⇨

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