The history of psychedelic rock.

By nathaniel james
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    psychedelic rock

  • Kim Fowley released his "The Trip" July, 1965

    The first track to show some elements of Psychedelic Rock.

  • YARDBIRDS' "Still I'm Sad"

    has some elements close to Psychedelic Rock. July of 1965

  • Norwegian Wood - The Beatles

    October, 1965 The Beatles record "Norwegian Wood" and The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1) and take 2 could be considered containing elements close to Psychedelic Rock. The Word" the first organ solo (technically harmonium) in a psychedelic rock context, and lyrically they voiced the drug-influenced peace-and-love sentiments that would color many psychedelic lyrics. "Nowhere Man" the use of surrealism in lyrics and instrumental becoming a large part of what was to be call

  • The Byrds record "Eight Miles High"

  • January, 1966 John Lennon writes "Tomorrow Never Knows" a song overtly dealing with concept of Psychedelia.

  • The Yardbirds release the "Shapes Of Things