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Popular Rock Music During The 60'S

The document discusses various popular music genres that emerged during the 1960s. It describes rock music originating in the late 1940s-early 1950s and declining due to events like artist deaths and career changes, before evolving into a more international style called rock during the 1960s. The Everly Brothers and Roy Orbinson are highlighted as artists who survived challenges to rock n roll. Psychedelic rock is also discussed, being inspired by psychedelic drugs and incorporating studio effects. Popular psychedelic bands included the 13th Floor Elevators, Jefferson Airplane, and The Beatles. Folk rock combined elements of folk and rock, pioneered by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and gaining popularity after Woody Guthrie

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Popular Rock Music During The 60'S

The document discusses various popular music genres that emerged during the 1960s. It describes rock music originating in the late 1940s-early 1950s and declining due to events like artist deaths and career changes, before evolving into a more international style called rock during the 1960s. The Everly Brothers and Roy Orbinson are highlighted as artists who survived challenges to rock n roll. Psychedelic rock is also discussed, being inspired by psychedelic drugs and incorporating studio effects. Popular psychedelic bands included the 13th Floor Elevators, Jefferson Airplane, and The Beatles. Folk rock combined elements of folk and rock, pioneered by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and gaining popularity after Woody Guthrie

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POPULAR ROCK MUSIC

DURING THE 60’S


ROCK N’ ROLL
• A genre of popular music that originated from the
late 40’s to the early 50’s
• Perceived declined by commentators due to
unexpected events like :
• Deaths of Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens
• Career change of Elvis Presley and Little Richard
ARTISTS WHO
SURVIVED THE
CHALLENGES OF
ROCK N’ ROLL
The Everly Brothers
• was inducted to the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in the 1980’s.
Some of their works are:
• “All I have to do is Dream”,
• “Cathy’s Clown”
• “Like Strangers”
ARTISTS WHO
SURVIVED THE
CHALLENGES OF
ROCK N’ ROLL
Roy Orbinson
• also known as “The Big O”
• His top hits were “Crying”, “Only
the Lonely” and “Oh, Pretty
Woman”
ROCK MUSIC
• Originated from the term “Rock ‘n’ Roll”.
• Evolved and developed into a more encompassing international
style during the 60’s and was simply called “Rock Music”.
• Heavily influenced by RnB and Country Music.
• Also drew influences from blues and folk.
• Incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical
sources
FOLK ROCK
• Musical genre that combines the elements of folk music and
rock music.
• Identified as progressive or labor politics.
• First pioneered by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.
• When Woody died in the 1960s, Folk Rock became popular.
FOLK ROCK
ARTISTS
Peter, Paul, and Mary
• One of the many popular singers
of this genre.
Their works include:
• “Puff the Magic Dragon”
• “Leaving on a Jet Plane”
FOLK ROCK
ARTISTS
Bob Dylan
• Dubbed as “the greatest folk star
during the 60s.
• Incorporates a variety of political,
social, philosophical, and literary
influences to his lyrics.
FOLK ROCK
ARTISTS
Bob Dylan
His works include:
• “Blowin’ in the Wind”
• “The times they are A-Changin’”
• “Like a Rolling Stone”
PSYCHEDELIC ROCK
• Rock music style inspired by Psychedelic Culture that imitates and
improves the effect of mind-altering experience of Psychedelic
Drugs.
• Examples of Psychedelic Drugs: Mescaline, Lysergic acid diethylamide
(LSD), Psilocybin, and Dimethyltryptamine (DMT).
• Uses new recording styles and effects.
• Also draws materials from Non-Western Cultures such as Indian
Ragas and drone.
PSYCHEDELIC ROCK
• Use of electric guitars that are often with feedbacks and fuzzboxes.
• Having elaborate studio effects such as backward tapes, long delay
loops, and reverb.
• Use of exotic instrumentation with a specific fondness for the sitar
and tabla.
• Use of keyboards especially organs and harpsichords.
• Having extended solo instrumentals and jams.
POPULAR
PSYCHEDELIC
STARS

13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS


FAMOUS WORKS:
• YOU’RE GONNA MISS ME
• ROLLER COASTER
POPULAR PSYCHEDELIC STARS

JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
Famous Works:
• Spare Chaynge
• White Rabbit
POPULAR PSYCHEDELIC STARS
THE BEATLES
Famous works:
• Strawberry Fields
• Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s
Club
• Let it be
• Hey Jude
EVALUATION
1. A rock music style inspired by Psychedelic Culture.
2. Give the three famous bands for Psychedelic Genre.
3.
4.
5. A musical genre that combines elements of folk and rock music.
6. Who were the two pioneering figures of folk rock?
7.
EVALUATION
8. The greatest folk star during the 60’s
9. It is musical genre that originated from the term, Rock n’ Roll
10. A genre of popular music that originated and evolved during
the late 1940’s and early 50’s but declined at the end of the 50’s and
early 60’s
11-12. Musicians who survived the challenges of Rock n’ Roll.
13-15. Enumerate the top hits of Roy Orbinson.
ASSIGNMENT
On a short bond paper or a 1 whole sheet of paper. Write and define
the following:
1. Blues Music
2. Country Music
3. Bossa Nova
4. Salsa
5. Rhythm and Blues

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