1979 was not only a big year for Motörhead, it also saw the release of key
albums by bands that would undergo a transformation in the 80s.
These groups were all born in the 70s, but history has routinely placed them
in the following decade – in all its shiny, MTV-geared glory.
From Whitesnake to Foreigner, Van Halen and more, here are some of the cast
of ’79 with the records that are celebrating their 40th birthday this year.
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