art rock

1974
King Crimson formally disband

Despite a band meeting while touring the US in which Fripp expressed a desire to end the band, the group did not formally disband until 25 September 1974

Genesis (band) Production moved to Glaspant Manor

In August 1974, production moved to Glaspant Manor in Carmarthenshire , Wales with Burns as co-producer, operating Island Studios’ mobile equipment.

King Crimson began recording Red

In July 1974, Fripp, Bruford, and Wetton began recording Red .

King Crimson Providence recorded

The album contains one live track, “Providence”, recorded on 30 June 1974 in Providence, Rhode Island with Cross on violin.

The Who dates at Madison Square Garden

a few dates at Madison Square Garden in June

The Who dates at Madison Square Garden

a few dates at Madison Square Garden in June.

Genesis (band) The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

In June 1974, Genesis started work on their double concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway .

The Who show in May at the Valley

a show in May at the Valley , the home of Charlton Athletic , in front of 80,000 fans,

The Who show in May at the Valley

live performances by the Who were restricted to a show in May at the Valley , the home of Charlton Athletic , in front of 80,000 fans

Queen (band) May collapsed with hepatitis

In May 1974, a month into the band’s first US tour opening for Mott the Hoople, May collapsed and was diagnosed with hepatitis, forcing the cancellation of their remaining dates.