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Music of the 1960s

Music of the 1960s. PROTEST MUSIC!!!!. “Eve of Distruction ”. “Universal Soldier”. What is Protest Music?. Music during the 1960’s was very unique compared to music from other time periods. Protest music - around for a very long time but became extremely popular in the 1960’s.

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Music of the 1960s

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  1. Music of the 1960s PROTEST MUSIC!!!!

  2. “Eve of Distruction”

  3. “Universal Soldier”

  4. What is Protest Music? • Music during the 1960’s was very unique compared to music from other time periods. • Protest music - around for a very long time but became extremely popular in the 1960’s. • The goal of protest was to inspire people to make a change in a multitude of issue during the 60’s. • Mainly it was as simple as a song about injustices concerning the U.S.

  5. Influential Artists of Protest • Bob Dylan • Joan Baez • Peter, Paul, and Marry

  6. Bob Dylan • Folk music • Turned Pop music and culture due to content • Counterculture

  7. Joan Baez • Folk singer • Began in coffee shops, diners, etc. • Best known for work writing music, not really singing

  8. “War” by Edwin Starr (1970)

  9. “Ballad of Green Berets” by Sgt. Barry Sandler (1966)

  10. “Fortunate Son” by CCR (1969)

  11. “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon (1969)

  12. “Masters of War” by Bob Dylan (1964)

  13. “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke (1964)

  14. “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan (1963)

  15. “What’s Goin’ On” by Marvin Gaye (1968)

  16. “Say it Loud” by James Brown (1968)

  17. Success / Impact ??? • Popularity – issues exposed • Songs reaching #1 on charts • Stereotypes and prejudices develop… • Hipsters aka ____________ • Drug use • Marijuana • LSD

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