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1972
- The popularity of Glam/Glitter rock continues to grow in the UK with hits from T-Rex, Gary Glitter, Slade, The Sweet and David Bowie.
- Fifties rock and roll pioneers make a comeback with Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson and Chuck Berry all scoring hits.
- The Wattstax Music Festival, featuring acts from Stax/Volt, draws a crowd of over 100,000 to the Los Angeles Coliseum on the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots.
- The first New Years Rockin' Eve is televised on NBC and hosted by Dick Clark.
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