The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever

Coming up, we’re counting down the five best debut albums of the 70s. These are records that reshaped the sound of that glorious decade. Each one is a game-changer and an instant classic. One turned Lynyrd Skynyrd, a group of barroom brawlers into the kings of Southern swagger. Another by Black Sabbath introduced the world to a terrifying new sound, laying the foundation for the genre that millions of mothers would ban from their homes. The debut album by Boston was recorded in a basement, and it turned out to be one of the best-selling debut albums ever. And another by Van Halen redefined what was possible on guitar, leaving listeners’ jaws on the floor. Eddie even wrote a parody song making fun of punk and it ended up as one of the heaviest riffs ever. Each started a revolution in their own way. These records didn’t just introduce bands—they changed rock and roll forever. So stick around as we count ‘em down… NEXT on the Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .