![]() They were followed by a parade of sensitive, introspective indie rockers who saw no reason to find an electric guitar and turn it up to 11. The mellow phenomenon returned in the late 00’s, led by the beardy banjo guys in Mumford and Sons. Captain and Tenille cooing about “Muskrat Love.” America and their “Horse with No Name.” Add in Dan Fogelberg, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, James Taylor, a bunch of Eagles songs, the Little River Band and a slew of others and AM radio was all mellow, all the time. David Gates and Bread getting all sappy and sensitive. The middle 70s were a hideous time for people who loved rock.
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