This was allowed in the 70s.
From the legendary "Pet Sounds" album. Pretty much the most "American" band of all time. This was just before Brian Wilson went nuts.
Another gem from the Harvest album played live at Massey Hall. This is some of my favorite music of all time and this video puts a great face to this legendary song.
Electric Light Orchestra's biggest hit.
Electric Light Orchestra's best song performed live on the tv show "Top of the Pops" circa 1973. Where does the hair end and the beard's begin? You tell me.
ELO always had a unique sound that seperated them from the hundrends of other corporate arena rock monsters of the 70s. They fused classical elements into they're classic rock sound creating an orchestral affect.