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Music and Economic Hardship: A 1970s Reflection

This chapter explores the socio-economic struggles in Britain during the mid-1970s and how they influenced music, particularly the escapism provided by David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. It delves into the cyclical relationship between economic distress and pop music trends, suggesting that the music reflects societal moods and coping mechanisms through various eras.

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