MUSIC OF THE 1960s
The Beatles were the most innovative group in the 60's. through their musical style and their expressive political views they truly exhibited the idea of "rebellion".
Beatles: Yesterday
Folk Rock
Bob Dylan is a legend of the 60's. His new style of music that developed into a genre of "folk rock". this genre is still around today and can be attributed to his revolutionary lyrics and musical style.
Rock and Roll Artists
- The Beatles
- Bob Dylan
- Rolling Stones
- Led Zepplin
- Pink Floyd
Motown
Motown was very popular in the 60's. it represented the soul and emotion of all the people who wanted to break out and be individuals. Motown's purpose was to use soul and music to show everyone that you were original and not like everybody else.
Motown Artists
- Marvin Gaye
- The Supremes
- The Contours
- The Temptations
- Stevie Wonder
- The Originals
- Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder: Uptight
Country Music
Country Music was the last major genre of music in the 60's. It included many musicians who are still famous today (Johnny Cash for example) and also incorporated a style of country referred to now as "honky tonk". Honky Tonk was a style of piano playing related to ragtime, but emphasizing rhythm more than melody or harmony.
Country Artists
- Jimmy Martin
- Johnny Cash
- Stonewall Jackson
- Willie Nelson
- Dolly Parton
Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire
Bibliography
http://www.history.com/topics/1960s
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http://www.sixtiesmusic.org
http://www.sbgmusic.com/html/teacher/reference/historical/1960s.html
http://the60sofficialsite.com/Country_&_Western_Music_of_the_1960s.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14hskyBXkPo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIBTg7q9oNc
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http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/60smusic.html
http://www.sixtiesmusic.org
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http://the60sofficialsite.com/Country_&_Western_Music_of_the_1960s.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14hskyBXkPo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIBTg7q9oNc
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