United Kingdom

1973
Black Sabbath travelled again to Australia

Following an extensive tour of the US, in 1973 the band travelled again to Australia, followed by a tour for the first time to New Zealand, before moving onto mainland Europe.

Deep Purple Bang

Bang (1973)

Black Sabbath began writing

Following the Vol. 4 world tour, Black Sabbath returned to Los Angeles to begin work on their next release. Pleased with the Vol. 4 album, the band sought to recreate the recording atmosphere, and returned to the Record Plant studio in Los Angeles. With new musical innovations of the era,…
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Deep Purple 1973 jazz fusion album Spectrum

Bolin’s best-known recordings had been made as a session musician on Billy Cobham ‘s 1973 jazz fusion album Spectrum

The Who Quadrophenia

By 1973, the Who turned to recording the album Quadrophenia about mod and its subculture, set against clashes with Rockers in early 1960s Britain. The story is about a boy named Jimmy, who undergoes a personality crisis, and his relationship with his family, friends and mod culture. The music features…
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The Beatles only album to include

Starr’s Ringo (1973) was the only album to include compositions and performances by all four ex-Beatles, albeit on separate songs.

Rainbow (rock band) significant personnel change

In 1973, Blackmore steered Deep Purple through a significant personnel change, with Ian Gillan and Roger Glover being replaced by David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes .

The Beatles released in 1973

Two double-LP sets of the Beatles’ greatest hits, compiled by Klein, 1962–1966 and 1967–1970 , were released in 1973, at first under the Apple Records imprint.

The Rolling Stones released in 1973

it was released in 1973 and reached No. 1 in both the UK and US.

Genesis (band) re-signed their contracts with Charisma

In the summer of 1973, Genesis re-signed their contracts with Charisma.