Every one of these acts had a top 10 hit in 1973 but who remembers when they came to the Wearside area.
We’ve got Quo, 10cc, Bowie and more.
See if you can recall their 1973 hit as we remind you of the day they came to the North East.
9. Rolling Stones
Angie was a hit for the Rolling Stones in September 1973. Here's Bill Wyman in the North East in 1987 to give aspiring young musicians a chance of a life-time. Ten bands were selected from all over the North East to spend a day recording in his mobile studio.He was pictured with Andy Fariweather-Lowe who helped assess the tapes. Photo: se
10. Join in with your own lines
It's a musical memory feast but we want your recollections of that era. Email [email protected] to tell us more. Photo: se
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