United Kingdom

1975
Deep Purple Blackmore stated that he thought the Concerto

In 1975, Blackmore stated that he thought the Concerto for Group and Orchestra was not bad but that the Gemini Suite was horrible and very disjointed.

1974
The Beatles dissolution was not formalised

Legal disputes continued long after their break-up and the dissolution was not formalised until 29 December 1974, when Lennon signed the paperwork terminating the partnership while on vacation with his family at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Genesis (band) The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway was released in November 1974 and reached No. 10 in the UK and No. 41 in the US.

King Crimson Red went to No. 45

Released on 6 October 1974, Red went to No. 45 in the UK and No. 66 in the US.

King Crimson ceased to exist

the following month Fripp announced in an interview with Trouser Press magazine that King Crimson had “ceased to exist” and was “completely over for ever and ever”.

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

Uriah Heep (band) Wonderworld (June 1974), recorded in Munich ‘s Musicland Studios in

Wonderworld (June 1974), recorded in Munich ‘s Musicland Studios in January, disappointed fans and band members alike. “Recording abroad disrupted the band’s normal method of operation and that had a big negative effect on the group. Our communication was falling apart, we were arguing over stuff like royalties and we…
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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.

Judas Priest went into the studio in June–July 1974 with Black

Judas Priest went into the studio in June–July 1974 with Black Sabbath producer Rodger Bain . The band released their debut single “Rocka Rolla” and followed it with the album of the same name in September. The album features a variety of styles—straight-up rock, heavy riffing, and progressive .

King Crimson began recording Red

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