40+ Most Unforgettable 1970s Celebrity Couples Ranked

Published on 06/21/2022
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9. Eric Clapton And Pattie Boyd

Model Pattie Boyd had not one but two musicians fighting for her affection: Eric Clapton and her then-husband George Harrison. Pattie Boyd was married to George Harrison at the time. Both of the suitors competed against one another in a guitar battle for the privilege of dating the attractive woman. However, Clapton was victorious in the end. In 1979, he tied the knot with Boyd, and the couple stayed together for the next ten years as husband and wife.

9 Eric Clapton And Pattie Boyd

9 Eric Clapton And Pattie Boyd

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8. Gregg Allman And Cher

Cher, the vocalist, wed guitarist Gregg Allman only three days after finalizing her divorce from Sonny Bono. The information was widely reported, and fans anxiously watched the development of the relationship. However, the latter had problems with drug misuse, and when Cher subsequently featured in a TV show with her ex-husband, Allman filed for divorce, which was finally finalized in 1979. Cher and Allman had been married for a while before the divorce was finalized.

8 Gregg Allman And Cher

8 Gregg Allman And Cher

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