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As music technology rock n roll. Music through the Decades timeline. Music timeline. 100 Year Celebration! - Music Through the Decades. History of Music (1950 - 2010) Vintage 1970s Stereo Commercial (American Sound, 1975) Coca-Cola 'Real Thing' Commercial (1970) SPACE DUST CANDY!! (advert, early 1970s) The Scooterist: Youth Culture - Mods & Rockers 1960s - 1970s. Youth Culture - Mods - Late 1950s to Mid 1960s Mod (from modernist) is a subculture that originated in London, England in the late 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s.

The Scooterist: Youth Culture - Mods & Rockers 1960s - 1970s

Significant elements of the mod subculture include: fashion (often tailor-made suits); pop music, including African American soul, Jamaican ska, and British beat music and R&B; and Italian motor scooters. The original mod scene was also associated with amphetamine-fuelled all-night dancing at clubs. From the mid-to-late 1960s onwards, the mass media often used the term mod in a wider sense to describe anything that was believed to be popular, fashionable or modern. There was a mod revival in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s, which was followed by a mod revival in North America in the early 1980s, particularly in Southern California. Coffee bars were attractive to youths, because in contrast to typical British pubs, which closed at about 11 pm, they were open until the early hours of the morning.

Source: 100 Greatest Rock/Pop Music Artists Of The 1970's. Anti-war protest songs of the 60s and 70s. The Vietnam war was a dominant musical theme in the '60s and '70s.

Anti-war protest songs of the 60s and 70s

Anti-war songs were much in evidence at the Woodstock festival in 1969, and were an integral part of virtually ever anti-war protest march and rally. Many of these songs were banned from mainstream radio stations, but found the perfect audience on the the so-called "underground" or "alternative" FM stations that played the albums that became what we know today as classic rock. I think these are some of the best examples of the many anti-war protest songs of the era.

You're invited to add yours to the list. "2 + 2 = ? " Capitol Records All I know is that I'm young and your rules they are old If I've got to kill to live Then there's something left untold I'm no statesman I'm no general I'm no kid I'll never be It's the rules not the soldier That I find the real enemy Allmusic calls it "a ferocious antiwar song. " Listen to "2+2=? " "21st Century Schizoid Man" - King Crimson Discipline Us Listen to "21st Century Schizoid Man"

A Brief History of Punk. The Foundations of Punk Rock The beginnings of punk rock are often furiously debated.

A Brief History of Punk

This is partially because everyone has different definition of punk rock, and partially because its foundation stones are found in several places. "Punk Rock" was originally used to describe the garage musicians of the '60's. Bands like the Sonics were starting up and playing out with no musical or vocal instruction, and often limited skill. 1960 Rock Music History Timeline.

1960's Music Decade Overview. The Motown Story. Top 60 Songs of the 1960s. 1960s Music Compilation.wmv. 1960's Music played in the 60's Bands groups singers memories from The People History Site. 1950s. Music & Pictures to suit the Decade. Enjoy. London cafeterias 50's - 60's. British rock and roll. British rock and roll, or sometimes British rock 'n' roll, is a style of popular music based on American rock and roll, which emerged in the late 1950s and was popular until the arrival of beat music in 1962.

British rock and roll

It has generally been considered inferior to the American version of the genre, and made little international or lasting impact. However, it was important in establishing British youth and popular music culture and was a key factor in subsequent developments that led to the British Invasion of the mid-1960s. Since the 1960s some stars of the genre, most notably Cliff Richard, have managed to sustain successful careers and there have been periodic revivals of this form of music. Origins[edit] History[edit] The Motown Story Vol 1.mp4. The Motown Story.

The Vinyl Years - A history of the music industry : 1950's. | Vinyl Years | 1940's | 1950's | 1960's | 1970's | 1980's | 1990's | A history of the music industry : 1950's As our journey continues into the 1950's several important standards were set in the production and distribution of vinyl recordings.

The Vinyl Years - A history of the music industry : 1950's

In 1950 RCA introduced the first 12 inch LP, followed in 1951 by the introduction of the 7" single. Both standards that still exist for vinyl recordings to this day. HARDtalk: The Music Industry - Artists vs. Labels. London cafeterias 50's - 60's. LEGENDS OF FOLK: THE VILLAGE SCENE. British rock and roll. Free online grade one music theory lessons for ABRSM students.

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