Birmingham in the 1970s: 13 of the best Birmingham bands of the 1970s

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.