With the Vietnam War ending, there was nothing left to do but party.
1975 was a year of letting your hair down, throwing on your best outfit, and going to the sickest concert you’d ever see in your whole life.
We’ve already shown you plenty of photos of what life was like in 1975, but here are 25 more.
1
Debbie Harry
Striking a mean pose, 1975.
2
La Brea Avenue 1975
So nothing has changed in Los Angeles.
3
Two Friends
“My mom and her friend Nina.”
4
Cher and Elton John
Rock Music Awards, 1975.
5
Shopping for Groceries
And paying by check, 1975.
6
Led Zeppelin
Backstage in 1975.
7
Auto Show
Chicago, 1975.
8
Bruce Springsteen
Having a smoke in 1975.
9
A McDonald’s Franchise Owner and His Staff
The greater New York area, 1975.
10
Family Dinner
Grass Valley CA, circa 1975.
11
Halloween Party
The pregnant angel and devil, 1975.
12
High School Dance Band
“Tremor,” 1975.
13
Elton John
Rocking Dodger Stadium, 1975.
14
Patio Furniture
From the Sears Spring/Summer catalog of 1975.
15
Off to a Christmas Party
“My parents, 1975.”
16
Radon Therapy
At the Sergei Kirov Sanatorium, 1975, USSR. Photograph by V. Kuzmin.
17
“My Dad in Cali”
“His job was fun. 1975.”
19
The Peak Male Form
A dude in 1975.
20
Simple Pleasures
Kids in 1975.
21
Ola Hudson
The mother of guitarist Slash with her date at the time. 1975.
22
Princess Diana
Dressed for ballet, 1975.
23
A Family Photo
Good looking bunch in 1975.
24
Boston Kids
Boston strong in 1975.
25
A Speedbike Racer
“My dad at 19 years old.”
