History of Rock Final Exam
Hair Bands
A.Why metal bands were referred to as "hair bands" 1.During the 1970s some bands had employed makeup and costumes to enhance their visual image a.Alice Cooper b.Kiss c.David Bowie d.Genesis e.A central factor of the English glam movement 2.Many metal bands followed these models a.Wore makeup b.Outrageous clothes c.Heavily teased and sprayed hair 3.Audience tended to be all male 4.Ironic aspects of bands' images a.Feminine elements of makeup and teased hair b.Masculine on-stage mannerisms and gestures c.Music and lyrics portrayed distinctively macho attitude
The BeeGees
Soundtrack songs by the Bee Gees became disco staples "Stayin' Alive" (r4 p1, 1978) Night Fever" (r8 p1, 1978) The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
Punk vs new wave
dirty, raw, guitar driven, often passionate, rockin (punk) new wave -clean cut, melodic, synth based, beautifully sung, dance like.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer
1.Centered on multikeyboardist Keith Emerson 2.Often reworked actual classical music a.Pictures at an Exhibition, 1971 Formed in late 1969 after Nice
Nirvana
1.Most important band in Seattle's grunge scene 2.Played their first shows in Olympia, Washington 3.Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Kurt Cobain 4.Their music rejected the entire rock star apparatus 5.Debut album Nevermind (p1 uk7) was released late 1991 a.Single "Smells like Teen Spirit" (p6 uk7, 1991) was hugely successful b.Began the movement called alternative rock 6.Began the movement called alternative rock a.In Utero (1993) b.Unplugged in New York (1994) 7.Nirvana's career ended with Cobain's suicide in April 1994 alternative
Devo
1.Most ironic and unusual of the new wave groups a.From Ohio b.Led by brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh 2.Developed an image based on 1950s sci-fi predictions of the future 3.First album did better in England than in the United States a.Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (uk12) b.Containing the cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (uk41) c.Their theme song: "Jocko Homo" 4.First U.S. commercial success: Freedom of Choice (p22 uk47, 1980) 5.Contained the hit single "Whip It" (p14) new wave
The Knack
1.Musical styles and images drawn from pre-hippie 1960s era 2.Capitol Records marketed them as the new Beatles 3.Get the Knack (p1, 1979) contained the single "My Sharona" (p1 uk6) a.Appeared on the cover in Beatles-style attire b.Back cover was meant to suggest the Beatles' Ed Sullivan appearance c.Had Capitol use the same logo on the label as in the mid 1960s. All this worked briefly 4.The next album, But the Little Girls Understand (p15, 1980), was the last album to chart new wave
The Police
1.Well known for strong reggae influence on their style and masterful performance a.Complex drumming of Stuart Copeland b.Literary lyrics of Sting c.Tons of atmospheric guitar from Andy Summers 2.First album, Outlandos D'Amour (p23, 1979) had two hit singles a."Roxanne" (p32 uk12) b."Can't Stand Losing You" (p42 uk2) 3.Released several hit albums and singles a.Regatta de Blanc (p25 79), "Message in a Bottle" (uk1) b.Zenyatta Mondatta (p5 uk1, 1980), and "Don't Stand so Close to Me" (p10 uk1) 4.Police became one of the most important bands of the early 1980s british new wave
Malcolm Mclaren
2.A key figure in the development of punk in England was Malcolm McLaren 3.McLaren ran a clothing store in London a.He was interested in early 1950s rock and roll b.Sold leather jackets and biker wear c.Met the New York Dolls when they came into the store during a tour of England in 1975 d.Managed them for a short while in America until they broke up in 1976 4.In New York McLaren discovered the underground punk scene 5.Returned to London and re-opened his shop, calling it Sex a.Specialized in leather and fetish wear b.Inspired by Richard Hell's stage persona and sense of punk fashion
Black Pop
2.Black pop blended elements of two radically different styles into pop a.Country and western music b.Black rhythm and blues B.The popularity factor of 1970s black pop 1.1970s black pop grew from 1960s black pop a.Motown and Stax artists and production teams b.James Brown c.Sly Stone from the San Francisco hippie scene 2.Much music of black artists was not known to white listeners 3.People involved with 1970s mainstream rock were mainly white a.Fans b.Musicians c.Producers d.Promoters e.Music business participants
New Wave
6.The overall attitude in the music business was to avoid punk a.Too dangerous b.Too controversial 7.Music business used the "next big thing" approach to punk 8.Removed the most negative aspects of punk a.Violence and aggression b.Antisocial nonconformity 9.Nurtured bands that conveyed irony and artsy aesthetic characteristics B.Some survived conversion from punk to new wave; some didn't
Funk
A style of R&B music whose artists include James Brown, George CLinton, etc Brown's funk was associated with black culture.After the 1968 Martin Luther King assassination Brown promoted black pride Brown became one of the most important figures in black pop a.Emphasis on the rhythmic groove b.Tight ensemble playing c.Flamboyant approach to live performance d.More emphasis on the rhythmic interlocking of guitar, bass, and drums e.Horns play an important role in these
Poly Styrene
British Punk Marianne Joan Elliott-Said (3 July 1957 - 25 April 2011) known by the stage name Poly Styrene, was a British musician, songwriter and singer, most notably in the punk rock band X-Ray Spex. Inspired by Sex pistols. 2.Germfree Adolescents (uk30, 1978) 3.Contained "The Day the World Turned Day-Glo" (uk23
Joe Jackson
D.Joe Jackson 1.Began his career in a new wave style before moving on to other styles in the 1980s 2.Look Sharp! (p20 uk40, 1979) 3."Is She Really Going Out with Him?" (p21 uk13) and "Sunday Papers" 4.Great amount of radio play at the end of the 1970s 5.Last new wave album was I'm the Man (p22 uk12, 1979) british new wave
the rise of FM Rock Radio
FM radio shifted from free-form 1960s approach to AOR Album cuts became the norm Big advertising money was at stake Stations played what would generate high advertising rates
Foo Fighters
G.Foo Fighters 1.Formed by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl 2.First album, Foo Fighters, was a set of solo recordings he'd made a.Initial release on cassettes b.Reached number twenty-three on U.S. album charts (uk3) 3.Released several more successful albums alternative
George Clinton
George Clinton drew from accomplishments made by James Brown and Berry Gordy Jr. 2.Leader of the New Jersey-based group Parliaments a.Aspired to be the next Temptations or Four Tops b.Moved to Detroit c.Clinton began recording under the name Funkadelic on a different label dressed weirdly during performances Parliament was the more commercial of the two groups Parliament recorded on Casablanca Records Funkadelic recorded on Westbound records, then moved to Warner's 11.Extremely talented musicians were added—some from James Brown's band a.Sax player Maceo Parker b.Bassist Bootsy Collins
Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters
Head Hunters is the twelfth studio album by American jazz musician Herbie Hancock, released October 13, 1973, on Columbia Records in the United States
John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra
Orchestra formed by McLaughlin. Brought rock , jazz and eastern mysticism together and the debut album Inner Mounting Flame(1972)\ Moderate success with Birds of fire
NY Punk
The Patti Smith Group
Iggy Pop
The Stooges released their first album in 1969 Led by Iggy Pop Iggy built his reputation on confrontational stage antics Best example of the raw aggressive sound of the band is their album Fun House (1970) Stooges used confrontation as a performance aspect
Emerson
well known on the London scene as a member of the Nice. 2 hit albums-The nice, Five Bridges Suite Known for clever rock adaptations and smashing things, like Jimi Hendrix
NY Punk Scene vs. UK Punk Scene
A.British punk bands weren't successful in the United States 1.There were a small number of exceptions: a.Sex Pistols b.Clash 2.British punk bands that succeeded in the states were modeled on the new wave concept
Elements of Jazz that influence ROck
A.Jazz provided a model for the technical mastery needed for ambitious rock B.Jazz required advanced improvisatory skills C.Pop and rock studio musicians were often from a jazz background D.Jazz-rock fusion 1.Miles Davis a.Bitches Brew, 1970 2.Mahavishnu Orchestra 3.Herbie Hancock a.Headhunters, 1974
Post-Punk Depression
a.Violence and aggression b.Antisocial nonconformity Punk represented angry spirit because of economic troubles
Elvis Costello
1.First British new wave artist—distributed by Columbia in the United States 2.Well known for aggressive and clever attacks on the status quo 3.Trio of albums established Costello as one of rock's most interesting songwriters a.While My Aim Is True (p32 uk14, 1978) contained the ballad "Alison" b.This Year's Model (p30 uk4, 1978) was recorded with a backup band: the Attractions c."Pump It Up" (uk24) and "Radio Radio" (uk29, 1978) show his raucous side d.Armed Forces (p10 uk2, 1979) completed the trio
Progressive Rock
1.Important center existed in Britain 2.Obsession with concept albums 3.Lavished attention on album covers 4.Lyrics addressed philosophical issues instead of romance and sex 5.Extended the idea that music should provide a trip 6.Self-conscious use of classical music a.Procol Harum b.Moody Blues Progressive rock originally referred to "classical rock" in which a band performed together with an orchestra, but the term's use broadened over time to include Miles Davis-style jazz fusion, some metal and folk rock styles, and experimental German bands.[9] It does not refer to a single style but to an approach that combines elements of diverse styles
Yes
1.Optimistic explorations of spirituality 2.Instrumental prowess 3.Close to the Edge, 1972 a.Based, in part, on Hesse's Siddhartha 4."Roundabout" a.Exemplifies the band's classical music influences Led by Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe Albums: Fragile and Close to the Edge(inspired by Herman Hesse's novel Siddhartha) Wakeman left after the release of of Tales- Replaced by Patrick Moraz.
Grunge vs Hippie aesthetic
1.Rejection of the MTV emphasis on glamor 2.Rejection of heavy metal virtuosity and self-indulgence 3.The "return to basics" approach of punk had proven successful earlier 4.Rock audiences require changes in the overall genre
John Travolta and Saturday Night Fever
A film starring John Travolta John Travolta became the model fo rthe macho disco dancer Soundtrack songs by the Bee Gees became disco staples Major rock artists released disco-flavored tracks
UK Punk
A.1970s British recession bred frustration and despair 1.These feelings manifested themselves in the new anxious approach to music
Heavy metal
A.Origin of the name is unclear 1.Steppenwolf song lyric "Born to Be Wild": ". . . Heavy metal thunder. . ." 2.Beat Writer William S. Burroughs used the term 3.Journalists used it to describe Jimi Hendrix's music B.Stylistic features that were inspirational to metal musicians 1.Iron Butterfly's song "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida" seen as an early precursor 2.Most writers cite Black Sabbath as the originators of the style 5.Bands with extravagant showmanship a.Alice Cooper b.Kiss 6.Metal emerged from British and Los Angeles underground scenes 1."Headbanger" was a nickname for fans a.Allusion to unsophisticated character b.Blue-collar white audience c.Referring to primitive music 2.Parodies of the heavy metal fan and music style: a.Wayne's World skits on Saturday Night Live and subsequent films b.Spinal Tap film c.Bevis and Butthead animated MTV series 3.Bands presented an image of opposition to the status quo a.Show-biz glitziness b.Less mainstream and more on the tawdry strip-club side of glitz c.Rejection of commercial success d.Gesture of cultural defiance
The rise and fall of Disco
A.Rock was for listening in the 1970s 1.The hippie aesthetic dominated the overall approach to rock music a.Live bands were preferred to disk-jockeys in clubs and bars b.DJs considered a budget approach to entertainment c.Dancing was still a central element within black pop 2.Clubs featuring DJs playing records all night appeared in the gay community a.Rock musicians avoided gay clubs b.Records provided an alternative to live music for gay clubs 3.Songs from the disco scene began to hit the charts in the mid 1970s a.Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra scored with "Love's Theme" (r10 p1, 1974) b.Lush strings in the disco mix c.George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" (r 1 p1, 1974) d.Van McCoy's "The Hustle" (r1 p1, 1975) e.Florida's KC and the Sunshine Band "That's the Way I Like It" (r1 p1, 1975) 4.Disco songs had some elements in common a.Direct dance beat with a frequently repeated catchy hook b.Viewed as novelty tunes B.The breakthrough of disco into the mainstream 1.The disco scene was the backdrop for the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever a.Starring John Travolta b. Soundtrack songs by the Bee Gees became disco staples c."Stayin' Alive" (r4 p1, 1978) d."Night Fever" (r8 p1, 1978) 2.Major rock artists released disco-flavored tracks a.Rod Stewart ("Do You Think I'm Sexy") b.Rolling Stones ("Miss You") c.Even Kiss ("I Was Made for Loving You") 3.There was a disco version of the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony! 4.Extended disco mixes began selling in significant numbers 5.Quincy Jones produced Michael Jackson's 1979 album Off The Wall a.The album contained "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (r1 p1, 1979) b.The beginning of a successful collaboration through the 1980s
New York Dolls
Best band after Lou Reed left Velvet underground in 1970 Led by David Johansen Combined elements of British glam rock with hard-driving rock music Costumes and makeup They conveyed an image of toughness, danger, and nonconformity These are key elements in punk music Two albums sold poorly The New York Dolls (l973) Too Much Too Soon (1974) Band inspired others in New York to follow their lead
The Jam
British PUNk 1.Influenced (music and fashion) by mid 1960s British bands Kinks and Who 2.Signed with Polydor and released In the City (uk20) in May 1977 a.Paul Weller (guitar/vocals) b.Bruce Foxton (bass) c.Rick Buckler (drums) 3.This Is the Modern World (uk22) a.The title cut representative of the band's blend of musical concepts b.Hard-driving rhythm c.Catchy pop hooks 4.Success built through the end of the decade and into the 1980s a.Mod Cons (uk6, 1978) b.Setting Sons (uk4, 1979) c.Sound Affects (uk2, 1980) 5.The UK single "Start!" went to number one
Siouxsie and and the Banshees
British Punk 1.The band signed with Polydor and released the single "Hong Kong Garden"(uk7, 1978) 2.They released the album The Scream in 1978 (uk12, 1978) a.Dark brooding album that contained a gothic cover of the Beatles' "Helter Skelter" b.The band continued their success into the 1980s with hit albums c.Join Hands (uk13, 1979) d.Kaleidoscope (uk5, 1980) e.JuJu (uk7, 1981) f.Contained a cover version of "Dear Prudence" (uk3, 1983)
The Sex Pistols
British punk 1.Formed by guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook 2.Sex employee Glen Matlock joined as bass player 4.The band was signed to EMI and released "Anarchy in the UK" in 1976 5.They appeared on a British television show and uttered some profanities 6.Band then signed with A&M records a.A&M changed their minds and dropped them—paying off their advance (as EMI had done) 7.They signed with Virgin Records, receiving yet another advance 9.Their first album went to number one in the UK: a.Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1977) b.Also on the album: "God Save the Queen" 10.The band broke up in 1978 after a series of scandals a.They served as the model for punk bands from that time forward known more for their actions than their music
The Buzzcocks
British punk 1.More pop-influenced style than Sex Pistols or the Clash 2.Leader was Pete Shelley 3.Series of successful albums and singles including a.Another Music in a Different Kitchen (uk15 1978) b.Love Bites (uk13, 1978) c."Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn't 've?)" (uk12)
The Clash
British punk 1.They set themselves into position as another side of punk: protesters Joe Strummer (vocals/guitar) a.Paul Simonen (bass) b.Mick Jones (guitar) c.Tory Chimes (drums) 2.The band released The Clash (uk12) in April 1977 a.Contained the single "White Riot" (uk38) b.Tory Chimes left and they added Topper Headon on drums 3.They did even better with Give 'em Enough Rope (uk2 1978) managed by Bernard Rhodes
the rise of corporate record producers
By the late 1970s stations were heavily formatted Program directors or consultants calling the shots Disk-jockeys choosing less of the music Major corporations invested in the music business
Pearl Jam
D.Pearl Jam 1.Also from Seattle 2.Leader: singer Eddie Vedder 3.Their sound was closer to heavy metal than other grunge bands a.Made for more radio airplay b.In contrast to their anti-commercial attitude 4.Their early albums established them as a top act by mid-decade a.Ten (p2 uk18, 1992) b.VS (p1 uk2, 1993) c.Vitology (p1 uk6, 1994) 5.Began a legal battle with Ticketmaster a.They believed the company was forcing higher ticket prices b.Made it difficult for their fans to afford to see their concerts c.Lost a court case against the ticket retailer d.They were heroes to the anti-establishment alt-rock community 6.They had hit records at the end of the 1990s a.Album Yield (1998) hit number two on the U.S. charts b.Single with "Last Kiss" (p2 1999) c."Last Kiss" was a cover of the 1964 splatter platter by J. Wilson and the Cavaliers d.Initially recorded for their fan club alternative
The Cure
Due to the band's lack of creative control on the first album, Smith exerted a greater influence on the recording of The Cure's second album Seventeen Seconds, which he co-produced with Mike Hedges.[17] The album was released in 1980 and reached number 20 on the UK charts. A single from the album, "A Forest", became the band's first UK hit single, reaching number 31 on the singles chart
Elements of Classical music that influence Rock
Early progressive rock groups expanded the timbral palette of the then-traditional rock instrumentation of guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, and drums by adding instruments more typical of folk music, jazz or music in the classical tradition, bass, keyboard, extra instruments made music complex.
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention
Freak out by mother's of invention led to frank zappas blend of music.The Mothers of Invention were an American rock band from California that served as the backing musicians for Frank Zappa Had 9 top albums Most successful album in UK was Hot Rats, Apostrophe was biggest American success. 1.Penchant for cynical satire that at times challenged good taste 2.Cartoonish vocals 3.Composed art music
Joe Zawinul and Weather Report
Joe Zawinul, created Weather Report Enjoyed success with the album Heavy Weather
Motley Crue
Los Angeles heavy metal 1.Featuring singer Vince Neil 2.Drummer Tommy Lee 3.Several successful albums throughout the decade a.First successful album Shout at the Devil (p 17, 1983) b.Girls Girls Girls (p2 uk14, 1987) c.Dr. Feelgood (p1 uk4, 1989) 4."Shout at the Devil" exemplifies the Los Angeles Metal style: a.Kind of guitar-driven, pop oriented metal b.Vince Neil's singing is high, almost screaming c.Influence of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant d.Drumming is loud and assertive e.Uunison, sing-along vocals on the chorus suggest an anthem-like quality f.Band drops out late in the track to focus on the vocal hook g.Less virtuosic guitar playing than usual h.Guitar is still the focus of the instrumental bridge
Donna Summer
Munich-based producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte produced Donna Summer's hits "I Love to Love You Baby" (r3 p2, 1976) Flaunts sensual aspects of disco dancing
The Ramones
NY PUNK 1.Members used stage names with the last name Ramone Joey (vocals) Johnny (guitar) Dee Dee (bass) Tommy (drums) 2.Played short, fast high-energy rock songs 3.Their albums didn't sell well but they had a big influence on other bands a.Ramones (1976) which contained "Blitzkreig Bop" b.Leave Home (uk45, 1977) c.Rocket to Russia (1977) d.Road to Ruin (uk32, 1978) e.It's Alive (uk27, 1979) f.End of the Century (uk14 p44, 1980) g.The band's music was better received in the UK than in the states Signed with Sire records
Patti Smith
NY PUNK Began performing as a poet with guitarist Lenny Kaye Added pianist Richard Sohl Released a cover of "Hey Joe" in 1974 Eventually added other musicians and signed with Arista records Ivan Krahl on bass Jay Dee Daugherty on drums They were the first New York punk band to sign a record contract They released their first album in 1975: Horses Their recording of "Gloria" represents their style Recited intro seems to meander aimlessly Builds in intensity eventually into an energetic rendering of the chorus
"Disco Sucks"
Origins of disco in the gay community Knowledge of its origins was not known until much later Post-Saturday Night Fever disco facilitated (heterosexuals) meeting at bars for quick one-night stands Rock had always been about promiscuity in one way or another Disco music was a result of racial misunderstanding White rock fans associated disco with black pop Black artists disliked disco too—particularly George Clinton Disco was about dancing rather than listening Not concerned with important spiritual or social issues Disco was not about the specific artist Disco was about the beat often provided by a machine Rock fans rejected the anti-hippie aesthetic of disco
Chick Corea and Return to Forever
Return to Forever is a jazz fusion group founded and led by pianist Chick Corea. Stanley Clarke Album: ROmantic Warrior
Richard Hell and the Voidoids
Richard Hell and the Voidoids were an American rock band from the first wave of punk rock, fronted by Richard Hell, a former member of the Neon Boys, Television and the Heartbreakers. Formed in New York City.The Voidoids are considered to have pioneered the punk look and studded appearance which became commonplace around the time of the Sex Pistols. Richard Hell and the Voidoids also starred in Ulli Lommel's 1980 film Blank Generation.
Rock Against Racism
Rock Against Racism (RAR) was a campaign set up in the United Kingdom in 1976 as a response to an increase in racial conflict and the growth of white nationalist groups such as the National Front. The campaign involved pop, rock, punk and reggae musicians staging concerts with an anti-racist theme, in order to discourage young people from embracing racism. The campaign was founded, in part, as a response to statements and activities by well-known rock musicians that were widely regarded as racist. Eric Clapton made racist remarks
Sly and the Family Stone
SLy was born in Texas a blend of funk with aspects of psychedelia .Helped define black pop for white listeners in the early 1970s crossover hit singles "Dance to the Music" (p8 r9, 1968) "Everyday People" (p1 r1, 1969) "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" (p1 r1, 1970) "Family Affair" (p1 r1, 1971) During the mid 1960s Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) was a disk-jockey and record producer 1967 Sly and the Family Stone began playing in the Bay Area .Racially and sexually integrated band more militant attitude beginning in 1971 (There's a Riot Goin' On)
Reggae
Ska was replaced by a style called "rock steady" Rock steady led to what is known as reggae Reggae rhythms were more syncopated than rhythm and blues rhythmic structures The focus in reggae is on the message of the lyrics These lyrics advocate political freedom
The Velvet Underground
Songwriter / singer / guitarist Lou Reed Sponsored and produced by Andy Warhol Reed's lyrics focused on the dark side of the urban human experience Velvet Underground used aesthetic confrontation typical to the avant-garde
CBGB
Television 1.Formed by Richard Hell and Tom Verlaine 2.Both were also poets 3.Began to perform on Sunday nights in a club called CBGB in 1974 CBGB is an acronym for Country, Bluegrass and Blues 5.Patti Smith group soon began performing there as well 6.CBGB soon became known as a punk club
Bob Marley and the Wailers
The wailers was made up of Bob marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston Signed By Lee "Scratch" Perry backing band- the Upsetters Signed to Island by Blackwell Catch a Fire, released in the spring of 1973 Followed by Burnin' later in 1973 Get 'Up Stand Up'" appeared on Burnin' and is a Representative example of Bob Marley's approach to reggae
Metallica
VI.Speed metal, thrash metal, and the hippie aesthetic 1.More serious minded 2.Focus on musicianship 3.Their music referred to as "speed metal" 4.Formed in Los Angeles, moved to San Francisco 5.Influences: a.Black Sabbath b.Led Zeppelin c.Deep Purple d.Mötorhead 6.Released a series of highly successful albums a.Master of Puppets (p29 uk41, 1986) b.breakthrough album : . . . And Justice for All (p6 uk4, 1988) c.Contains the track "One" 7."One" is representative example of the band's music a.Large-scale two-part form b.Begins quietly c.Gains intensity and speed in the second section 8.The album Metallica (p1 ukl, 1991) a.Established them as one of the most important heavy metal bands b.Includes "Enter Sandman" c.Perhaps the most exceptional track in all of metal
Seattle's Grunge
a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song dynamics, "growling" vocals and apathetic or angst-filled lyrics. The grunge aesthetic is stripped-down compared with other forms of rock music, and many grunge musicians were noted for their unkempt appearances and rejection of theatrics.
new wave vs Hippie Aesthetic
a.This amateur quality is what new wave musicians were attempting to project b.Harry demonstrates new wave's return-to-basics attitude c.Evidence of new wave's rejection of rock's hippie legacy C.General rejection of the hippie aesthetic 1.Scaled back the musical complexities 2.Shortened the tunes 3.Used topics of teenage romance 4.Did not demonstrate musical prowess 5.Reference styles predating Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 6.Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band marks the beginning of hippie culture 7.Made ironic references to earlier music 8.Were not embracing earlier styles 9.Used references to earlier styles to offer a critique of the present 7.Music has both a harder edge, and an acoustic, softer side a.Singer Anne Wilson belts out vocals with power and authority b.Anne Wilson adopted the stage persona of a Janis Joplin style hard-driving woman c.Singing is forceful and technically schooled d.Bluesy melodic style of singing e.Softer songs showcase Nancy's guitar playing f.Motivated by the hippie aesthetic that embraces technical virtuosity
Blaxploitation
blaxploitation is the morphing of the words "black" and "exploitation". It is a film genre from the 1970s that targeted the urban african-american audience. The actors used were mainly black and was the first style to use funk and soul music. Although initially popular it quickly disingrated as a film genre critizised for the use of stereotypes. -Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song. -Shaft (1971)- Won Isaac Hayes an Oscar
Alternative Rock
from seattle A.The connection to 1970s British punk 1.British punk motivated by socioeconomic issues 2.American punk was not based on those frustrations 3.Many American guitar oriented post-punk bands emerged during the 1980s 4.Alternative rock embraced the same return-to-basics approach as 1970s punk bands 5.Reaction against "establishment" influence on music a.MTV appearance—driven bands b.Flashy and virtuosic solos of heavy metal c.Alt rockers dressed very casually d.Projected themselves as amateur instrumentalists e.Rejected the idea of recording for a major label f.Do-it-yourself aesthetic rejected the commercialism of popular music
Blondie
igned with Chrysalis in 1978 and began a series of hit releases: a.Plastic Letters (uk10, 1978) b."Denis" (uk2) c."(I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear" (uk10) d.Parallel Lines (p6 uk1, 1978) e."Heart of Glass" (p1 uk1, 1978) f."Hanging on the Telephone" (uk5) g."Sunday Girl" (uk1) h.Eat to the Beat (p 17 uk1, 1979 i."Dreaming" (p2 uk27) j."Call Me" (p1 uk1, 1980) was released as a single k.Autoamerican (p7 uk3, 1980) l."The Tide Is High" (p1 uk1) m."Rapture" (p5 uk1, early 1981)-contains rap new wave from cbgb
Alice in Chains
ormed in Seattle by singer Layne Staley in the late 1980s 2.Similar lyric approach to that of speed metal bands a.Dark lyrics dealing with drug addiction and death reflect speed metal influences b.Metallica c.Megadeth 3.1991 debut album, Facelift, was initially directed at metal fans 4.Capitalized on Nirvana's success as a Seattle band 5.Album Dirt reached number six in the U.S. charts 6.1994 EP Jar of Flies had an important distinction a.First EP to reach number one on Billboard's album chart b.Acoustically oriented 7.1995' s Alice in Chains debuted at number one in U.S.charts alternative
Disco
people wanted to dance began to grow in the gay community 12 west, the 10th Floors, The Loft, Paradise Garage (CLubs) Direct dance beat with a frequently repeated catchy hook Viewed as novelty tunes Hit mainstream in 1977
The Cars
wasn't from cbgb 1.Based in Boston 2.Leader was guitarist/vocalist Ric Ocasek 3.Included ex- Modern Lovers drummer David Robinson 4.Among the first new wave bands to get regular FM radio play 5.Signed with Elektra 6.Debut release: The Cars (p18 uk29, 1978), contained two popular FM radio hits a."My Best Friend's Girl" (p35 uk3, 1978) b."Just What I Needed" (p27, 1978; uk17, 1979) 7.Candy-O (p3 uk30, 1979) contained "Let's Go" (p14) 8.Panorama (p5, 1980) 9.Continued to top the charts well into the 1980s new wave
