and national concern for the soldiers and the people of Vietnam, took a backseat and the nation began to experience a completely different mindset both socially and musically. Many different types of music were beginning to be created that had a variety of origins and topics. With the problems of Vietnam, Watergate, and the economy still trying to hold down the nation, disco was a dance escape that became the craze of the late seventies. Disco was first made popular the cities at black, Latino, and gay clubs. Disco helped people release their fantasies and was quick to catch on with its up-tempo beat and sexual sound. The primary message of disco was sex with its flashy lights and a hot crowded dance floor. In 1974 black artist began the commercial success with hits such as Rock the Boat and the hit The Hustle by Van McCoy, which seemed to become a usual at disco clubs across the county. Disco become so popular that by 1978 thirty-six million adults had invaded twenty-thousand disco clubs across the nation. However disco was not geared for live performers so not many real disco superstars were created. However one such superstar is Donna Summer who blazed the charts in 1976 with the hit Love to Love You Baby and had a unique personal appearance that fit the dance floor. Hit after hit were being created and it seemed as though everyone was jumping aboard the train of disco. Proof of this is that nearly two-hundred radio stations had changed their format and now played continuous disco. Disco was hot and brought joy to people which made it even hotter during these times.The late 1970s offered something for nearly every taste. There were radio stations and music stores to please every type of listener. Heavy metal rock used dark images and stage theatrics to bring interest into the new type of music. This new wave of rock dealt with subjects matters of sex and violence. One of the most popular groups that was seen in this ...
