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Starter Information
In the 1960s many young American wanted to reform the system, but other rejected it entirely. They created the "counterculture", and the people were known as hippies. As the years went on though, the counterculture declined but the music continued to American culture. The music and innovations of many artist continute to influence muscians todays. -
Folk Revival
Folk revival of the 1960s is often the starting point of fascinatinon with the style for many contemporary folk fans. A huge effect of the 60s folk revival was that it marked the beginning of folksingers, on a large scale, writing their own material. Many traditionalists believe that this disluted the very definition of folk music, while revivalists look at it as just another turn in evolution of the genre. Artist: Bob Dylan -
Girl Groups
The 1960s yeilded one of pop music's most enjoyable trends, the "girl group" phenomenon. Mostly of 3 to 4 young girls, mostly African American, but sometimes white. The songs and performances pushed the bounds of the industry at the time and became a key source of innovative song writing and composition, as well as novel forms of instrumentation. Lyrics mostly innocent and naive. Artist: The Chiffons -
Surf Music
Surf music is an early form of instrumental rock and roll, with its initial rise and fall (often called the “First Wave”). This new music was a fusion of “white” folk, hillbilly, and country music with elements from “black” music styles such as the blues, early rhythm and blues, and so-called “race” music. -
Motown
As an irresistible of social and cultural change with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories. Berry Gordy created a 24-hour hit-making and artist development factory, nurturing the artistic talent of the singers, writers, producers, as well as corporate executives. -
Soul-Stax/Atlantic
Soul music delivered hope and inspiration. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz. Soul music became popular for dancing and listening in the United States; where record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential in the civil rights era. Artist: Aretha Franklin -
British Invasion
Was a phenomenon that occured when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom,[1] as well as other aspects of British culture, became popular in the United States, and significant to the rising "counterculture" on both sides of the Atlantic. Artists: The Beatles & The Rolling Stones -
Garage Band
Garage rock is a style of pop music, a raw and energetic variety of rock and roll that flourished. The style, a precursor to psychedelic rock, is characterized by sometimes aggressive and unsophisticated lyrics and delivery. While some bands were made up of middle-class teenagers from the suburbs, others were from rural or urban areas or were composed of professional musicians in their twenties. Artist: The Sonics -
Psychedelic Rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs, most notably LSD. It often uses new recording techniques and effects and sometimes draws on sources such as the ragas and drones of Indian music. Artist: Pink Floyd -
Bubblegum Rock
Bubblegum is a lightweight, catchy pop music that was a significant commercial force in the late '60s and early '70s. Bubblegum was targeted at a preteen audience whose older siblings had been raised on rock & roll. It was simple, melodic, and light as feather -- neither the lyrics or the music had much substance.
