The Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts became more similar again toward the end of the 1960s and into the early and mid-1970s, when the texture of much of the music played on Top 40 radio once more began to soften. The adult contemporary format began evolving into the sound that later defined it, with rock-oriented acts as Chicago, The Eagles, and Elton John becoming associated with the format. COUNT 4
QSN1 At the end of what decade did the Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts begin to converge? ANS1 1960s QSN2 During the middle and early parts of what decade did the similarity of Easy Listening and Hot 100 increase? ANS2 1970s QSN3 How did Top 40 radio what ifmusic change during this era? ANS3 began to soften QSN4 With Elton John and the Eagles, what was a prominent adult contemporary artist in this period? ANS4 Chicago