The 1970s was a defining area for Birmingham, and it was also a decade that saw some brilliant rock, punk and reggae music emerge from the city and wider region.
The 70s saw the rise of punk rock and glam rock, with artists such as David Bowie, the Sex Pistols and the Police becoming household names across the country.
Britain also began to be increasingly influenced by Jamaican and Indian music, resulting in new music scenes and subgenres. The 1970s was also the decade in which heavy metal was born - with Birmingham playing a big part in its inception.
Here is a look back at some of the best local bands to come out of Birmingham and West Midlands during the era.
5. Judas Priest
The heavy metal icons formed in Birmingham in 1969 and went onto sell over 50 million albums. They are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Their debut single Rocka Rolla was relelased in 1974 with the bulk of their success coming in the mid to late 70s | Ticket Factory
6. Wizzard
Glam rock legends are another brilliant Birmingham band known for their music in the 70s. Formed by former ELO member Roy Wood, the band are most famous for their 1973 Christmas classic"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday". Their biggest hit was with their second single. "See My Baby Jive", which made No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks Photo: Jack Kay
7. Slade
Two local bands have two of the best selling UK singles of all-time. 'Come on Eileen' by Dexys Midnight Runners is the 48th best-selling single of all-time, with Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' the 69th. The members of Slade all hail from the West Midlands, with lead singer Noddy Holder from Walsall and Dave Hill from Wolverhampton. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s, achieving 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart | Getty
8. Traffic
Traffic were formed by by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Maso in the late 1960s. Their 1970 album John Barleycorn Must Die became the band's comeback album. It became the band's biggest success in the United States to that point, reaching number 5. Photo: Creative Commobs