Classic Rock 1979 Kiss, Queen, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Michael Jackson, The Knack

Disco continues to dominate the singles charts and many rock acts score with disco style hits, including Blondie, Rod Stewart, Electric Light Orchestra, Kenny Rogers and even Kiss. Disco Demolition Night, an antidisco radio promotional event between games at a major league baseball double header causes a near riot, forcing the cancellation of the second game. The Sony Walkman is introduced. New wave, post punk and electronic synth rock gain ground.