1960's "The British Invasion"
In the early 60's, music was still reflecting the previous 50's hits, until around 1964... Then the British Invasion happened, filling american radios with the sounds of British rock and pop music. The British "invaders" eventually took influence from American Rock n' Roll and R&B. With the Beatles becoming increasingly popular, they dominated the world charts, and became one of the most influential music groups of the 60's. Even though music in America seemed to be having a great decade, things on the political side were not so great. With the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, war escalating in Vietnam, and the heating of The Civil Rights Movement, Americans were left flustered. Music started to reflect the changes in American society. The 60's is a decade to remember, being the most influential musical decade.
Important Artists:
-The Beatles
-The Rolling Stones
-Stevie Wonder
-Aretha Franklin
-The Beach Boys
-The Doors
-The Jimi Hendrix Experience
-Bob Dylan
-Simon & Garfunkel
-The Contours
-Diana Ross
Important Artists:
-The Beatles
-The Rolling Stones
-Stevie Wonder
-Aretha Franklin
-The Beach Boys
-The Doors
-The Jimi Hendrix Experience
-Bob Dylan
-Simon & Garfunkel
-The Contours
-Diana Ross
1970's "Disco Dancing"
The 70's served an important role in being the perfect bridge between the hippy 60's and the happy 80's. The 70's were filled with rock music dance clubs, and bell bottoms. The 70's are known for big hair, bell bottoms, and it seemed that no one had a care in the world. Teens in the 70's sought a care free lifestyle, and dancing became their stress reliever. Now of course there can't be dancing without music... So music was very important to their lives. The 1970s were the birth of hip-hop, which changed music for the decades to come.
Important Artists
-The Bee Gees
-Elton John
-Billy Joel
-Diana Ross
-Pink Floyd
-Queen
-New York Dolls
-The Jackson 5
Important Artists
-The Bee Gees
-Elton John
-Billy Joel
-Diana Ross
-Pink Floyd
-Queen
-New York Dolls
-The Jackson 5