Get ready to take a step back in time to the decade of wild and glamorous parties. From Studio 54 to Hollywood Hills, the 1970s was filled with glitz, glamour, and legendary events attended by some of the biggest names in entertainment. With this collection of iconic images, you'll see celebrities letting loose and having a blast, proving that the 70s truly were a nonstop party. So sit back, put on some disco, and join us on a wild and groovy trip down memory lane.
American musicians Michael Jackson, of the Jackson 5, and Steve Tyler, of the group Aerosmith, attend a Beatlemania party at Studio 54, New York, 1977. "Got to Be There" was Michael Jackson's first song to hit the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. It peaked at number 4 in 1971.
13th March 1974: Married American actors Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw attend the American Film Institute ceremony honoring actor James Cagney with its Life Achievement Award, Century Plaza Hotel, Hollywood, California Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw parted ways in 1977, five years after they were married
American singer-songwriter Donna Summer performing at a party for Neil Bogart's Casablanca Records, New York, November 1978. In the late 1960's Donna Summer lived in Germany and Austria for almost a decade, during this time she learned to speak German.
English guitarist Eric Clapton holding an audio cassette tape on board a private jet, USA, 1978. With him is his girlfriend, model Pattie Boyd Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd in 1979, after her break-up with George Harrison
Paul Newman with is wife Joanne Woodward at a formal dinner; circa 1970; New York. Paul Newman met Joanne Woodward in 1953 and the pair were married in 1958. They were married for 50 years.
Cary Grant, Margaux Hemingway and Joe Namath circa 1977 in New York City One of Cary Grant's closest friends was Frank Sinatra
Bethann Hardison, Daniela Morera, and Stephen Burrows at Studio 54 party for Valentino. Bethann Hardison is an American fashion model and activist
Rod Stewart and Alana Hamilton circa 1978 in New York City. Rod Stewart and Alana Hamilton were married in 1979, shortly after this photo was taken.
Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Rod Stewart and Alana Stewart in London circa 1985. According to Elton John, Liza Minnelli once proposed to him at a party at Studio 54 in New York
Truman Capote circa 1978 in New York. Truman Capote had an IQ of 215.
Bianca Jagger and Liza Minelli at Bianca's birthday party at Studio 54 on May 2, 1978 in New York City. Bianca Jagger and Mick Jagger were married for 7 years before splitting up in 1978
Marthe Keller and Al Pacino; circa 1970; New York. Marthe Keller and Al Pacino dated for two years in 1976 to 1978
Actresses Claudia Cardinale and Brigitte Bardot at the premiere of 'Les Petroleuses' (aka Petroleum Girls or The Legend of Frenchie King), at the Balzac cinema, Paris, 17th December 1971. Brigitte Bardot's first film "Crazy For Love" premiered in 1952
From left to right, musicians Jeff Beck, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, 1983. Jimmy Page believed that Jimi Hendrix was the greatest guitarist of all time.
American actress Goldie Hawn with her husband, actor and dancer Gus Trikonis at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, for a Friars Club event honouring American film producer MJ Frankovich Goldie Hawn and Gus Trikonis were married for 7 years. Gus Trikonis was her first husband.
Actor Karl Malden getting a kiss from actresses Goldie Hawn and Jeanne Moreau, watched by actors Steve McQueen and Frank McCarthy, at the 42nd Academy Awards, Los Angeles, 1970. Karl Malden changed his name from Mladen Sekulovich when he was 22 years old.
Artist Andy Warhol and actress and model Jane Forth attend the party for the premiere of the movie 'Trash', 1971 in Munich, Germany. Jane Forth met Andy Warhol at age 15 while she was dating Warhol's boyfriends twin brother
American actress Marilu Henner, the girlfriend of actor John Travolta, dancing at the Lyceum during an after-party for the UK premiere of 'Grease', 13th September 1978. Marilu Henner has a highly superior autobiographical memory.
Cher and Val Kilmer attends the "Grease II" Premiere Party at The Red Parrot on June 9, 1982 in New York City. Val Kilmer was born on New Year's Eve
Actor Henry Winkler chats with Journalist and writer David Frost at an E.R.A. (Equal Rights Amendment) event hosted by and at the home of actress, producer and social activist Marlo Thomas in Beverly Hills, California. Henry Winkler turned down an offer to play Danny Zuko in Grease
Brooke Shields wearing a white pleated formal dress in an elevator.; circa 1970; New York. Brooke Shields was 14 years old when she starred in Blue Lagoon
English actor Michael Caine with American author Harold Robbins and his wife Grace Robbins, and Caine's wife, actress Shakira Caine is second from the right. UK, 10th October 1974 Michael Caine wasn't able to accept his Oscar in 1987 for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Hannah and Her Sisters" due to filming his role in "Jaws: The Revenge"
Club owner Steve Rubell escorts musician Olivia Newton-John and producer Alan Carr into the 'Grease' party at Studio 54, New York, 1978. Steve Rubell went to prison in 1979 for tax evasion and other white collar crimes surrounding his night club, Studio 54
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall at Studio 54 circa 1979 in New York City. Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall dated for over 10 years before getting married in 1990.
Lee Radziwill, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' sister wearing crushed velvet coat Lee Radzwill married into royalty in 1959 to a Polish Prince, earning herself the title of Princess
American Country musician Dolly Parton and Pop artist Andy Warhol together at the Windows on the World restaurant, 1977. The event was an after party following Parton's performance at the Bottom Line. Dolly Parton would go to Studio 54 all the time with her friends Andy Warhol and Calvin Klein
American singer Michael Jackson dances with actress Tatum O'Neal at a party to celebrate the Jacksons' gold records, 1979. Tatum O'Neal is the youngest competitive Oscar winner in History
Candice Bergen and Sterling St. Jacques circa 1979 in New York City. Sterling St. Jacques appeared to have stunning blue eyes, this was because of his contacts, his eyes were grey in person.
Paul and Linda McCartney with Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones backstage at the Palladium in New York City, 1978. The Birds was the first band that Ronnie Wood was apart of.
American actress & comedian Gilda Radner talks with an unidentified man at Greenwich Village's Village Gate nightclub, 1978. Gilda Radner was the first cast member that Lorne Michaels hired.
American producer Allan Carr, actor and singer Olivia Newton-John, her sister Rona, and American actor Jeff Conaway, attend the premiere party for 'American Hot Wax', 1978. Allan Carr produced the Oscars in 1989.
American pop singers Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson shake hands and smile as they meet before acting as hosts of the first ever American Music Awards in Hollywood, California, 1974. Donny Osmond was in two cartoons
CIRCA 1970: Photo of Steve Winwood Steve Winwood was 15 years old when he joined the Spencer Davis Group
After her performance at the Bottom Line, American Country musician Dolly Parton hugs British rocker Mick Jagger backstage, New York, 1977 Dolly Parton has two Guinness World records
CIRCA 1972: Actress Goldie Hawn attends a party in Los Angeles, California. Goldie Hawn began her acting career in 1967
Halston, Loulou de la Falaise, Potassa, Yves St Laurent, and Nan Kempner at the Opium party at Studio 54 on September 20, 1978 in New York City Yves St Laurent was born in Algeria
American actor Patrick Swayze shares a laugh with his wife, dancer and actress Lisa Niemi at the premiere party for the movie 'Skatetown USA' at Flippers roller rink, California, 1979. Patrick Swayze met his wife Lisa Niemi when he was 19 years old
Folk singer Joni Mitchell attends a party at the home of Cass Elliott of the Mamas & The Papas after attending a John Denver concert on September 21 1972 in Los Angeles, California. Joni Mitchell was inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame in 1997
American actor Max Gail, wearing a leather waistcoat over a white shirt, and American actor and singer Jeff Bridges, wearing a tweed jacket over a checked shirt, attend the premiere of 'Raoni' held at Mann's Chinese Theatre in California, 1979. Jeff Bridges made his first on screen debut as an infant
American television actors and married couple Farrah Fawcett Majors and Lee Majors arrived at a gala event in honor of Prince Charles, California, 1977. Farrah Fawcett was on a dating show in the 1960's
British popular rock and roll guitarist and singer George Harrison, formerly of the Beatles, and his first wife model Pattie Boyd have their picture taken at a party, 1971. Pattie Boyd was one of the leading international models in the 1960's
American dancer, singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr stands next to British actress Judy Geeson at a party, October 1976. Sammy Davis Jr and his third wife were the first black couple to be invited to stay at the White House.
American television host David Letterman walks with an unidentified woman, attending a S.H.A.R.E. party at the Hollywood Palladium, California, 1979. David Letterman worked as a grocery bagger when he was in high school.
1978: Steve Rubell, co-owner of the nightclub Studio 54, and artist Andy Warhol watch the Academy Awards during an Oscars party at Studio 54, New York City. Andy Warhol once illustrated a cook book.
Actress Cicely Tyson and lawyer, business executive, and civil rights activist Vernon Jordan having a conversation at a Capital Press Club dinner, Washington, 1974. Cicely Tyson was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977.
Phyllis George, Marlo Thomas and Ali McGraw circa 1979 in New York City. Phyllis George won Miss Texas in 1970 and won Miss America in 1971
From left to right, American entertainer Sammy Davis Jr, television host Johnny Carson and entertainer Altovise Davis (the wife of Sammy Davis Jr) at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, 1970. Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show for 30 years
Yoko Ono and John Lennon circa 1976 in New York City. John Lennon was Yoko Ono's third husband.
American actor and filmmaker Jack Nicholson and American singer, poet, math teacher and actor Art Garfunkel chatting at a party, UK, 1978. Simon and Garfunkel released their first single together in 1957.
Musicians Roger Daltrey, lead singer for the group the Who, and Miami Steve Van Zandt, lead guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, attend the Quadrophenia party at the Mudd Club (on White Street), New York, 1979. Roger Daltrey made his first guitar from a block of wood
British singer-songwriter-musician John Lennon and his girlfriend American May Pang sit at their table during the gala dinner for the American Film Institute tribute to James Cagney held at the Century Plaza Hotel, California, 1974. Lennon and Pang lived together, while he was experiencing marital difficulties, from 1973 until 1975, when he reconciled with his wife Yoko Ono.
Photo of David Bowie with Stevie Wonder c.1973 Stevie Wonder learned how to play the piano, harmonica, and drums by the age of 9.
From left to right, Little Richard, Stevie Wonder's mother Lula Mae Hardaway, Stevie Wonder and Chuck Berry at the Grammy Awards in Hollywood, 1974. Little Richard has 11 siblings.
Liza Minnelli and Mark Gero at Studio 54 circa May 1979 in New York. Liza Minnelli and Mark Gero were divorced in 1979.
Glenn Frey of American rock group The Eagles, with English singer-songwriter Elton John at a party given by the American group, 1977. Glenn Frey was the founder of the band The Eagles
Sylvester Stallone and Sasha Stallone circa 1978 in New York. Sylvester Stallone worked as a hairdresser for a while before he became famous.
American actor and comedian Robin Williams with actress Pam Dawber at a Paramount Pictures summer wrap party, Hollywood, 1979. Williams and Dawber co-star in the TV sit-com 'Mork And Mindy'. Pam Dawber was married to Mark Harmon.
Mick Jagger and Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones with Jagger's wife Bianca backstage as guests of American keyboard player Billy Preston, 1974. Billy Preston started playing the piano at the age of 3.
Actors John Ritter, Robin Williams, Stacy Pickren and Jon Voight attending the Golden Globe Awards, Los Angeles, 1979. Jon Voight is the father of Angelina Jolie.
Athlete and TV personality Bruce Jenner with comedian actor Chevy Chase backstage during a tribute to Muhammad Ali celebration at the Forum on September 6, 1979, California. Chevy Chase's real name is Cornelius Crane Chase
Gilda Radner wearing pink overalls dancing at Studio 54. Gilda Radner passed away from ovarian cancer in 1989.
David Bowie and his wife Angie, at a reception given by the American Film Institute for film director Michelangelo Antonioni at Greystone Mansion, California, 1975. David Bowie and Angie were married for 9 years before divorcing in 1980.
Drinking buddies known as 'The Hollywood Vampires'. John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper and Micky Dolenz celebrate an early Thanksgiving with singer Anne Murray at the Troubadour on November 21, 1973, California. The Hollywood Vampires was a drinking club of famous male rock stars in the 1970's.
Portrait of American actors Mary Louise Weller and Stephen Furst at Greenwich Village's Village Gate nightclub, New York, 1978. Mary Louise Weller trained with the US Equestrian team as a teenager.
Elton John, Neil Sedaka and Bernie Taupin partying in London, England in 1975. Bernie Taupin was married 4 times.
CIRCA 1970: Photo of Queen Freddie Mercury has a statue of himself in Switzerland.
Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, and former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr attend Julia Carling's birthday party at Crazy Larry's, circa 1985, England. Keith Richards once went 9 days without sleeping
Robin Williams dancing with wife Valerie at Studio 54 circa 1979 in New York City. Robin Williams and Valerie were married for 10 years before splitting up.
George Harrison and John Lennon attend a party to celebrate the opening of the second Beatles shop, 'Apple Tailoring', at 161 New King's Road in London's Chelsea, 1968. One time George Harrison invited the Hells Angels to stay at the Beatle's London Offices.
Eartha Kitt, Yul Brynner, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gloria Swanson at Studio 54 circa 1978 in New York City. Eartha Kitt was the second actress to play the role of Catwoman in the 1960's Batman TV Show.
Bianca Jagger, Halston & Liza Minelli returning to Halstons apartment at Olympic Towers after a night at Studio 54 in New York City 1979 Bianca Jagger was born in Managua, Nicaragua.
1978: American actor and comedian Gilda Radner, American journalist Mary Welsh Hemingway, and her step-granddaughter, American actor and model Margaux Hemingway smiling at a Valentine's Day party at Studio 54 nightclub, New York City. Mary Hemingway was the widow of the late writer Ernest Hemingway, Margaux's grandfather.
Elizabeth Taylor and Halston at her birthday party at Studio 54, March 1978, in New York City MGM paid for Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding.
Sonny Bono and Cher at Studio 54 circa 1979 in New York. Sonny Bono was 10 years older than Cher.
Diana Ross and Tony Jones at Studio 54 circa 1979 in New York. Dianna Ross, along with the Supremes, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Rod Stewart and Alana Hamilton at Studio 54 circa 1978 in New York City. Alana Hamilton was Rod Stewart's first wife.
Sylvester Stallone and Sheryl Slocum at Studio 54 circa 1977 in New York City. Sylvester Stallone once wrote a novel.
American singer Diana Ross, along with club owner Steve Rubell, attend the Studio 54 New Year's Eve party, New York, 1978. Steve Rubell passed away in 1989.
Bianca Jagger and Carolina Herrera at Studio 54 circa 1979 in New York City. Bianca Jagger once dated Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau.
Ringo Starr of the Beatles talking to actress Hayley Mills at a party held at the Pickwick Club to celebrate Anthony Newley and his wife Joan Collins' return home from the US. Ringo's nickname came from his habit of wearing a lot of rings.
CIRCA 1970: Photo of Queen Freddie Mercury loved cats.
A pre-glam David Bowie jams at a party thrown by publicist and future nightclub impresario and DJ Rodney Bingenheimer at lawyer Paul Figen's house in 1971, California. David Bowie once turned down a role as a James Bond villain.
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones with Billy Preston at a promotional party for the band's album Goats Head Soup, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, 1973. Billy Preston was in a coma for six months.
Liza Minnelli and Sterling St Jacques dancing at Studio 54 circa 1978 in New York City. Sterling St Jacques was one of the first black male top models
American musician Stevie Wonder entertains students at the Dance Theater of Harlem during a tour uptown, New York, 1976. Stevie Wonder was once in a coma for 4 days.
Singer and songwriter John Lennon with his wife Yoko Ono, signing copies of her conceptual art book 'Grapefruit' at Selfridges, London, 1971. Yoko Ono's most memorable performance was titled "Cut Piece".
circa 1975: American singer, actor and dancer Sammy Davis Jr. kissing his wife, dancer Altovise Gore, at a party. Altovise Gore passed away in 2009.
Bruce Jenner, Chrystie Jenner, Phyllis George and John Brown circa 1979 in New York City. Bruce Jenner and Chrystie Jenner have two children together.
John Lennon, George Harrison his wife, Pattie Boyd, and Ringo Starr amongst the crowd during the Isle of Wight Music Festival. Ringo Starr is a germaphobe and doesn't like shaking hands.
French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent with French actress Jeanne Moreau after the launch of his spring and summer collection, Paris, 1974. Jeanne Moreau made her Film Industry debut in 1949.
Gilda Radner and Peter Firth at Studio 54 circa 1978 in New York City. Contrary to common belief, Peter Firth has no relation to Colin Firth.
Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife Linda try on some of the headdresses from the off-Broadway stage show 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road' backstage at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, 1974. Linda McCartney passed away from breast cancer in 1998.
American Country musician Dolly Parton and comedian John Belushi hug as they pose together at the Windows on the World restaurant New York, 1977. John Belushi was given a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in 2004.
Mick Jagger at Studio 54 at Bianca Jagger's birthday party, NYC, May 1977. Mick Jaggar has 8 children across five different relationships.
Michael Caine and wife Shakira circa 1979 in New York City. Michael and Shakira Caine have been married for nearly 50 years.
Henry Winkler and Stacey Weitzman gets married circa 1978 in New York City. Henry Winkler has struggled with dyslexia his whole life.
Al Pacino coming out onto the street; circa 1970; New York Al Pacino was nominated for an Oscar 8 times, but only won an Oscar once.
Rod Stewart, wife Alana with Cher and Valerie Perrine circa 1981 in New York City. Valerie Perrine is currently battling with Parkinson's disease.
From left to right, songwriter Paul Jabara, singer Donna Summer, actress Ruby Keeler and actor Kris Kristofferson at the 51st Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, 1979. Ruby Keeler passed away at the age of 83 in 1993.
British singer-songwriter, musician and actor David Bowie greeting fans at the premiere party for 'Just a Gigolo' with fashion model Viv Lynn, at the Cafe Royal, London, February 1979. David Bowie shares a birthday with Elvis.
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