American Songwriter: 3 Disco Icons From the 1970s That Couldn’t Stay Relevant After the End of the Era 3 Disco Icons From the 1970s That Couldn’t Stay Relevant After the End of the Era Why not lean into those 1970s stagflation vibes 2025 is threatening with a 911 with retro disco era flare? With the way 2025 has been going, some economists warn it could start to feel like the 1970s ... Disco had a serious grip on global popular music in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

Understanding the Context

It was a fun time, for sure. People were dancing, the music was evolving, and some megastars of the genre emerged.