Teen idols in the 1970s had a special kind of fany frenzy. With their feathered hair, dazzling smiles, and carefully curated heartthrob images, they were everywhere on magazine covers, bedroom walls of teenage girls and lunchboxes. These stars ruled the decade, sending fans into a frenzy every time they appeared on TV or released a new hit single. Did you have a 70’s fan favorite on your bedroom wall? Here are the top 5 teen crushes of the 1970’s of the decaade that graced your bedroom walls in the 70’s.
- David Cassidy
One of the hottest on our list, we can’t forget David Cassidy. He starred in The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974 and became an instant fan-favorite. He also has some pretty big hits that still get played to this day. “I Think I Love You” and “Come On Get Happy”. He died at the age of 67 of liver and kidney failure in 2017.
2. Leif Garrett
We’re sure you remember Leif Garrett! He had a role on the TV show Three for the Road and was instantly on the cover of teen magazines for the rest of the decade. We can definitely see why he was a heartthrob! In addition to acting, he had a solid music career. One of his songs was “I was made for dancing”. He had 100’s of photo shoots for the teen magazines. With his dreamy blonde hair, and adorable smile he made the girls scream.
3. Donny Osmond
If there’s anyone we would place up there with David Cassidy, it’s the one and only Donny Osmond. Girls loved him for not only his adorable boyish charm and good looks, but also because his vocals were incredible! The residency began in Las Vegas with his sister Marie Osmond. from 2008 and ran until the end of 2019. Wow that is a long time. Some of Donny Osmonds hits were “Puppy Love”, and “Go Away Little Girl” topped the charts. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. Where you one of these 70’s teenagers who had his pinups on your wall?
4. Shaun Cassidy
Just like his brother David Cassidy Shaun had the girls screaming for him on stage every night. Shaun Cassidy appeared on the Hardy Boys TV show. Was he your favorite? He graced all the bedroom walls of teeanger girls who had his posters on their walls. He has been producing a new TV show called New Amsterdam.
5. Scott Baio
Scott Baio is an American actor best known for his role in “Happy Days” and “Charles in Charge.”He then became more popular where he played the role of Charles, a college student working as a live-in babysitter. He is married to Renee Sloan, and together they have a daughter, Bailey. Did you know he was on a episode of Full House? He also recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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