Influences: - Woody Guthrie o Early 30s o Most well known for the song‚ “This land is your land” which‚ recorded at the time of the Depression‚ was intended to lift the spirits of average Americans - Pete Seeger Figures of the Early 1960s: - Bob Dylan o Considered to be the most influential figure of the 1960s Folk movement o Started his career playing in New York coffeehouses o Many of his songs were politically
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Looking at the influential power of rock ‘n’ roll‚ Glenn C. Altschuler‚ in his book‚ concentrates on the abrupt social change and developments in America during the 1940s to 1960s through the lens of popular music. Altschuler argues rock ‘n’ roll was a pivotal moment‚ it changed the youth culture of America and encouraged everyone to be more accepting of people of all races‚ ages and sexualities. The power of music was certainly influential and aided as a catalyst to change‚ but he grants rock ‘n’
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Language and Power in Culture: Revolutionary Words Further Oral Activity Groups: 3-4 students in each group Revolutionary ideas‚ and revolutions‚ first begin with words. These words may be presented in grand speeches that move the masses or they may be the lyrics of the songs of the time. In this project‚ you are going to teach the class about a particular historical and cultural context‚ an important figure (or group) from that context‚ and engage in a close analysis of a speech or song
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Allen Ginsberg has been credited "the single greatest influence on the American poetic voice since Whitman"‚ by Bob Dylan himself‚ and Ginsberg would most probably agree‚ being his own biggest fan. "America" is typical of Allen Ginsberg in that it’s increadibly long. Allen Ginsbergs poems are characteristically long winded and conversational- or monologual- quite unlike the usual style of a poem. He uses peoples full names‚ and often dedicates poems to specific people. He writes exactly what he sees-
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experience through melodies and words. During the twentieth century music has been a major factor in the American society that helped change the course of history by stimulating the masses to “get up and stand up for their rights” as the reggae legend Bob Marley once said. Thus music has helped the American culture to achieve the abolishment of slavery‚ the establishment of civil rights‚ women’s rights and helped the Americans throughout the wars. First we can say that music has always been a way for
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I.Invasion of American Popular Music After World War I‚ American popular music -- blues‚ jazz‚ and Tin Pan Alley songs -- swept Britain‚ much as British music invaded the United States in the 1960s. American songs such as "Chicago" and "Manhattan" were consistently among the most popular tunes in Britain in the 1920s. As a result of the invasion of American popular music‚ Britain was influenced by such culture. The Beatles and other British rock groups helped create in the 1960s a milieu that
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“All across the nation such a strange vibration‚ people in motion. There’s a whole generation with a new explanation‚ people in motion‚ people in motion. For those who come to San Francisco‚ be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. If you come to San Francisco‚ summertime will be a love-in there” (McKenzie). “At no other time in history of American culture has the creativity of the whole younger generation been called into play” (Chambers 72). From the love festivals to the Vietnam War protests
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The Anti-War movement began its rise in the early 1960s and by the 70s with the increase of the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam‚ the movement caught fire and with musical artists such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan joining the protest‚ the tone of the movement was set. In addition to the opposition of the war‚ the civil rights movement was also underway. People of all colors were fighting for the peace‚ harmony and equality. However‚ African Americans were not as involved in the Anti-War movement
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Rock and Roll on Drugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Excelsior College Author Note This paper is being prepared for The History of Rock And Roll‚ MUS210‚ taught by Dr. Brack May. Abstract Throughout all of history people have been using and experimenting with drugs especially artists and musicians. Numerious musician have reluctantly admitted to or actually proclaimed their use of drugs. The general conscious of these “artists” is that their drug use has unlocked a higher level of creativity. As trendsetters
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Politics of Oppression in the Lyrics of Bob Marley "Get up‚ stand up: stand up for your rights!" This is the sound of lyrical bliss from one of Bob Marley’s many songs. From the beginning‚ Bob Marley’s lyrical choice has always been towards that of defending what you believe it and not letting anyone take over or bring you down. He was a heroic figure to many‚ especially those who trust and believe deeply in Rastafarianism. According to The Story of Bob Marley‚ Marley’s lyrics embody "political
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