Music 187 - Unit 4 - Part 2

Jefferson Airplane (159)

Grace Slick

London scene (146)

Two youth subcultures: Mods Rockers Rising use of drugs, particularly amphetamines. Immortalized by the Who in their album Quadrophenia

Muddy Waters (Online)

(b. McKinley Morgenfeld) "Muddy Waters" (1915-1983) Mississippi born Delta blues slide guitar player Recorded in the field by Alan Lomax (1941-42) (featured in '50s Folk module) Moves to Chicago (1943) and goes electric One of first electric bluesmen to play in England Star of Chess Records

Psychadelic/Acid Rock (Online)

Acid Rock- A Culture of Psychedelic Drugs (1965-1971) Characteristics of Psychedelic Rock and Its Culture San Francisco capital of psychedelic world Justified drug use assuming same of past artists "Hippies" generally upper/middle class offspring Disillusioned with military-industrial complex, the "Estab lishment" "Free Love"-Summer of Love (1967) Lyrics suggest/directly refer to mind expanding drugs Lyrics often disconnected/surreal Often very long songs with extended instrumental solos Generally heavier drums and guitar than folk-rock

Cream (Online)

After leaving John Mayall, Eric Clapton joined with veteran bluesmen Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker to form the supergroup Cream. Within a psychedelic framework, they employed standard blues forms such as the descending figure repeated virtually throughout this song, "Tales of Brave Ulysses," with decidedly non-traditional blues lyrics.

Korner, Alexis (Online)

Alexis Korner (1928-1985) Starts playing the blues in late 40s In the 50s brings Chicago artists to England "See See Rider" Considered the father of British rhythm and blues, Alexis Korner's influence on a generation of musicians should never be underestimated. Eric Burden and Eric Clapton are just two of the many musicians whom Korner encouraged. In the 50s brings Chicago artists to England T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday Blues" - example of Korner's exuberance for the blues

Beat Poets (Online)

Allen Ginsberg Lawrence Ferlinghetti Jack Kerouac Neal Cassady

Peter, Paul, and Mary (Online)

Although they sang socially relevant songs in public performances, they were known outside of folk circles for this kind of folk-pop "Puff, The Magic Dragon" (1963) despite urban legend, not a drug song. It is about innocence lost.

Steppenwolf (Online)

Another LA-based band, Steppenwolf, featuring East German born John Kay on lead vocals, had a much heavier sound than the other California psychedelic rock bands. Like the Doors, Steppenwolf would cover a Chicago electric blues tune on their first album, Muddy Waters' "Hootchie Kootchie Man."

Yardbirds, The (Online)

Another of the many blues cover bands in London in the early 1960s, but the most influential. Major hit with "For Your Love" with Eric Clapton on lead guitar. Clapton would be replaced by Jeff Beck. Beck would form Jeff Beck Group with a young Rod Stewart on lead vocals. Jimmy Page would join, first as bassist, then sharing lead guitar duties with Beck, and with Beck's departure, solo lead guitar duties. Two different approaches to guitar solos: hot and cool.

Led Zeppelin (Online)

As the Yardbirds slowly melted away, the obvious solution was to simply disband. However, the band was still under contract for two more albums with Atlantic Records. So Page joined together with another veteran session player, John Paul Jones, to form the New Yardbirds. Jones brought in drummer John Bonham, who in turn introduced the band to the young singer, Robert Plant. When the band toured Sweden as the New Yardbirds, the remaining members of the Yardbirds threatened a lawsuit. At least at the beginning, like so many other bands, the blues was at the core of their style, i.e., "You Shook Me" with Led Zeppelin's version. The behavior of the members of Led Zeppelin while on tour is the stuff of rock and roll legend and the content of many of their songs reflect that. Their first giant hit was "Whole Lotta Love," a sexually charged, driving anthem. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Many of Led Zeppelin's are a mash-up of various ingredients of religion, the occult, and mythology, with a sprinkling of Lord of the Rings thrown in for good measure.

Mods and Rockers (Online)

Associated with The Who; The Mods and the Rockers were two combating youth subcultures in England in the early 60s, although both actively took amphetamines (stimulants). The Mods dressed stylishly, rode scooters (especially Vespas) and listened to current music. The Rockers rode large motorcycles and dressed accordingly. They listened to 50s American rock. The Who put themselves forward as representatives of the Mods. In the early years, the Who took up the decidedly punk rock practice of smashing all of their instruments at the end of the show. Their signature song was "My Generation," an anthem to the Mods and contains the first recorded bass solo in rock music. The stuttering in the vocals is an imitation of the effects of amphetamines.

Woodstock (Online)

August, 1969, upstate New York 50,000 expected, 450,000 showed up, on a 2- lane road, through a small town, Bethel NY Lacking food, beds and bathrooms, they managed to have...3 days of peace,love, and music

BB King (Online)

B.B. King (1925-), shortened from "Blues Boy" King. Originally based in Memphis. More sophisticated and polished style of blues "The Thrill Is Gone" (1969) - rare 1970 live TV version, studio recording uses strings

Kinks, The (Online)

Band with a schizophrenic nature; many of their songs serve as precursors to heavy metal, while many of the others are witty satire on upper and middle class English mores. Led by brothers Ray (vocals) and Dave (guitar) Big hit with "You Really Got Me"

British Hard Rock - Musical Characteristics (146)

Based largely on electric blues. Hard driving, frequent use of distortion.

Who, The (Goals)

Be able to discuss the rise of a drug culture in London Understand the concept of a virtuosic band What is a rock opera? Know the songs discussed

Psychedelic Rock

Be able to trace the historical thread from the beat poets and LSD experiments of the 1950s to the "Summer of Love" in 1967. Describe the philosophical tenets of the "hippie" movement Know the significance of the Grateful Dead What was the impact of the radio friendly music of Jefferson Airplane? Know the other artists and songs discussed

Beatles, The (Lesson)

Before they were the Silver Beatles, or the Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & George Harrison called themselves The Quarry Men. Beatles begin to gig in Hamburg, Germany, as well as Liverpool. Pete Best, original drummer (his mom owned the cafe where they first played) and Stu Sutcliffe, chum of the band. For a time he pretended to play the bass, but was not really a musician. Tony Sheridan was an Elvis Presley imitator who hired the group to be his backup band for the recording of "My Bonnie (Lies Over The Ocean)" a Scottish folk song, fashioned into a rocking "Mersey beat" romp. It played on the German Hit Parade. Love Me Do, first hit in UK. Please, Please Me second hit in UK.

Searchers, The (144)

Began in 1959 as a skiffle ban. Softer side to Mersey sound. Recorded "Love Potion #9 in 1964.

Hermin's Hermits (144)

Best known band to come out of Manchester at the time. Wrote many songs but manager relegated A-side music to professional songwriters. Hits included "I'm Into Something Good" (written by Goffin and King) in 1964, "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "Henry VII I Am" in 1965, and "There's a Kind of a Hush" in 1967.

Epstein, Brian (Online)

Brian Epstein (1934-1967). Manager of the Beatles.

Great Migration, The Result (Online)

By 1920, 1.5 million African-Americans move to Northern cities Social/cultural landscape of Northern populations shift Delta blues comes with the migration, becomes electrified

Baez, Joan (Online)

Career begins in Greenwich Village, where at a young age she partakes of the Washington park experience. Later as an artist plays the coffee clubs. Meets Dylan there, introduces him to the folk scene, and to her producer, John Hammond, legendary jazz promoter. "We Shall Overcome" adapted from an African-American freedom song. From the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a civil rights march/rally on Washington DC (1963) Pete Seeger first adapted the song from an African-American freedom song. Dr. Martin Luther King delivers his famous "I Have A Dream" speech at that rally.

Howlin' Wolf (Online)

Chester Arthur Burnett "Howlin' Wolf" (1910-1976) Recorded by Sam Phillips of Sun Records (1948) Signs with Chess and moves to Chicago in early 50s Distinctive and influential vocal style Derives his "howl" from the "blue yodel" of Jimmie Rodgers Constantly competing with Muddy Waters "Red Rooster" - macho image of one "rooster" to many "hens" Lived in the UK in 194, the same year the Beatles came to the US

Folk Revival in the 50's (Online)

Combining Appalachian and other folk songs with new ly composed songs in that style. "Goodnight Irene" (1950) started the folk revival. American folk standard, first popularized by bluesman Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) (1936) Weavers dropped by record label over accusations/protests they were promoting communist ideology.

Great Migration, What Preceded It (Online)

Condition of African-American life in the South Reconstruction of post Civil War South by Feds collapses Voting rights initially given freed slaves, denied by oppressive Jim Crow laws and intimidation - upheld by Southern Democrats until Civil Rights act of 1964

50's Folk and the Rise of the Counterculture (Goals)

Connect the original term "folk," music of the Appalachian Scots-Irish, with a "revived" form in the 1950s Follow the work of historian Alan Lomax, recording folk music in the field and cataloging it for the U.S. Library of Congress Understand the political side of folk, that as the counterculture begins to find a voice, to some Communism is an attractive solution Recognize how U.S. opposition to Communism rises to the highest levels of government, eventuating in a "witch hunt" for potential Communists Understand the commercially successful revival of folk, that groups reworking old, or writing new songs provided an alternative to rock & roll Know artists that bridge the gap to Bob Dylan in the early '60s, their songs and their aims for societal change

Social Activism (155)

Country Joe and the Fish Paul Butterfield Blues Band Graham Nash

British Hard Rock - Social Considerations (146)

Deliberate cultivation of "bad boy" image. Drug references become common.

Doors, The (160)

Deputed 1967, the year of the "summer of love"

Electric Blues (Goals)

Discuss the impetus of the Great Migration and its impact on Northern cities in the U.S. Understand the characteristics of Chicago electric blues and the role that Chess Records played in its development Know the artists presented and how they came to be revered by teens in Britain Discover the early British blues scene and how it forms the basis of the British Invasion, bringing an awareness of blues back to America

Rock Festivals and the end of the 60's

Discuss the importance of the multi-act, multi-day concert festival from the mid '60s onward and its progression toward Woodstock in 1969. Understand the cultural aspect of the gathering of like-minded people identifying with the hippie movement, beginning in '65 in San Francisco and leading to the Monterey Pop Festival in '67 Give a brief explanation of how the Woodstock Festival became the seminal '60s event, representing all that was prized in hippie philosophy and aesthetic Know that the concert at Altamont in Ca. was a response to Woodstock, but how it was also drastically different

Rolling Stones (Goals)

Discuss the styles that were fused together to create the Stones' style. What was the reason for cultivating their "bad boy" image? Discuss the merits or demerits of their self-proclaimed title, "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Know the songs discussed in the text and online.

Dylan, Bob (Online)

Dylan comes to NY to meet his hero, Woody Guthrie, now in hospital for Parkinson's Stays to be part of the folk scene there First personifies Woodie, but soon finds his own voice Pens "Blowin' In The Wind" ('63) -made a hit by Peter, Paul and Mary By 1964 is one of the most respected young folk singer/songwriters within the folk community, in both US and UK. The Byrds cover Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" w/Beatles-esque rock accompaniment Dylan, having experimented with rock sounds on a handful of album cuts, hears it pre-release and redoubles his move toward rock His first public airing of his new style come at the '65 Newport Folk Festival (see below) Falls from grace due to his electric set; purists turn on him.

Dylan, Bob (151)

Early 1960's folk singer

Newport Folk Festival (Online)

Early gathering of the counterculture and beginning of civil rights movement.

Eric Burdon and the Animals (Online)

Eric Burdon (1941-) and The Animals The most authentic of the British blues cover bands with songs like "Boom Boom" (1965) Originally by John Lee Hooker They become international superstars by recording "The House of The Rising Sun" (1964), a cover of an Appalachian folk song The Animals record more psychedelic tunes like "When I Was Young" (1966) After Animals break up, Eric Burdon joins up with new L.A. band War "Spill The Wine" (1970)

Animals, The (148)

Eric Burdon and the Animals - imitated a Chicago electric blues sound. Originated in New Castle, northern England. Band only lasted a couple of years Recorded "House of the Rising Sun" (1964)

British Invasion - Social Considerations (139)

First major inroads into America by British pop musicians. Begins evolution away from being solely teen oriented.

Peter,Paul and Mary (151)

Folk Singers

Lomax, Alex (Online)

Folk music historian and promoter For US Library of Congress, discovered and documented many of the previously unknown Mississippi Delta and Appalachian blues and folk musicians whose music would form the basis of a folk revival in the '50s Associate of Pete Seeger Six decades of research Founded ACE - to research and promote ALL folk (indigenous) music. Central tenet: all music is of equal cultural value

Folk Revival (150)

Folk revival in the 1950s

Byrd's, The (153)

Folk rock band; recorded "Mr. Tambourine Man."

Pete Seeger (151)

Folk singer; member of the Weavers

McCarthyism (150)

Folk singers went underground during the Red Scare of the 1950s

Led Zeppelin (149)

Formed as a result of the Yardbirds unraveling, the group consisted of Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and John Bonham. Tried to call themselves The New Yardbirds, but we're sued by Chris Deja (founder of Yardbirds). Classic song recorded "Stairway to Heaven" in 1971.

Gerry and the Pacemakers (144)

Formed in 1959; managed by Brian Epstein. American hits were "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" in 1964, and "Ferry Cross the Mersey" in 1965.

Grateful Dead (158)

Formed in 1966.

Hollies, The (144)

Formed in the early 1960's, with songwriter and singer Graham Nash. Hits included "Bus Stop" in 1966 and "Carrie Ann" in 1967. Without Nash, recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" in 1970, and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" in 1972.

Lennon, John (140)

Formed the Quarrymen and added Paul McCartney two years later.

Kinks, The (148)

Founded by Rey and Dave Davies in 1963. Two distinct threats to their music: First is introspective Roy look at relationships. Second is based on the hard drive and guitar work of Dave Davies

British Invasion - Characteristics (139)

Fusion of skiffle and rock and roll. Harmonically more sophisticated than previous rock songs. Generally softer in character than music from the London area.

Harrison, George (140)

Had his own band, The Rebels, and quit to join the Quarrymen in 1958 (three of the Fab Four)

Monkees, The (145)

Handpicked as actors for a television show of the same name in 1966. Hits included "I'm a Believer," "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone" and "Last Train to Clarksville."

Electric Blues, Characteristics (Online)

Hard driving, usually slow rhythms Derived directly from Delta blues Little or no city blues influence Harp (harmonica) and electric guitar soloists dominate Frequent sexual innuendo Not targeted at teenagers

Dylan, Bob Electric (153)

He went electric in 1964

Burdon, Eric (148)

He would leave the Animals, and form another group called Eric Burdon and the animals. Recorded "San Francisco Nights" (1967), which defined the San Francisco Bay area as the center of the psychedelic movement. Joined the California funk band War in 1969.

Janis Joplin (159)

Iconic figure of the San Francisco scene. Band was known as Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Grateful Dead (Online)

Impacted by a wide variety of influences, including John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, the Yardbirds' rave-ups, Ken Kesey's Acid Tests, and the music of India, the Grateful Dead fused a wide variety of musical influences in an extended improvisational context to become the first "jam band." Deadheads followed the band from concert to concert, creating a culture in the parking lot that was as dynamic as the concert inside. Band did release several singles, the best known being "Truckin.'"

Joplin, Janis (Online)

Janis Joplin had a meteoric career as the arguably (not really) greatest white female blues singer of all time. First with the band Big Brother and the Holding Company (notice the name is a reference to the military/industrial complex) and later as a solo artist. She died at the age of 27 from a heroin overdose.

John Lee Hooker (Online)

John Lee Hooker (1917-2001) Distinctive half spoken style No slide guitar Mississippi born, moves to Detroit and goes electric (1948) "Boom Boom"

Mayall, John (Online)

John Mayall (1933-) With his band the Bluesbreakers, Mayall serves as the "dean" of a British blues school "Telephone Blues" - features Eric Clapton on guitar

McCartney, Paul (140)

Joined the Quarrymen with John Lennon a year after the Quarrymen were formed.

Monterey Pop Festival (Online)

June, 1967 - 3 days 1st major outdoor rock music festival Organized by members of the Mamas & Papas, Beatles & Beach Boys Attracting a counter-culture audience from nearby San Francisco Established acts: The Byrds, Grateful Dead, Buffalo Springfield Newcomers: Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding

Psychedelic/Acid Rock - Social Considerations (157)

Justified drug use by assuming it of past artists. More of a cultural phenomenon of the musical one, no group share all the same characteristic. "Hippies" generally united in their opposition to the military-industrial complex.

Yardbirds, Cream, Led Zepplin (Goals)

Know the impact of the Yardbirds on later groups, especially Cream and Led Zeppelin Understand and be able to discuss the different soloistic approaches of Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page Understand the basic blues forms that inform the music of Cream What are the disparate influences and styles that inform the music of Led Zeppelin Know and be prepared to discuss the songs from this learning module

Doors, The (Online)

LA-based the Doors can be separated from the other acid rock groups in several ways. The subject matter in many of their songs was very dark; see "The End" below. Lead singer Jim Morrison was first and foremost a poet, something much different than a lyricist, where the text is molded to fit the flow of the music instead of in the case of poetry, where the music must be shaped to the words. The Doors could in many ways be classified as an art rock group with extended works like "The End" and "When the Music's Over" and in multi-movement works like Celebration of the Lizard. In "The End" there is a great deal of stream of consciousness lyrics presumably referring to death, as well as cryptic reference to Morrison's LSD experiences in the desserts east of Los Angeles. Then, mysteriously, at 6'25" the character of a killer is introduced. Be sure and listen if you want to know why so many parents (including mine) were worried.

Greenwich Village, Manhattan (Online)

Longtime arts/alternative enclave Park in Greenwich Village, where folk music "happening." Sixties counter-culture folk scene. Coffee clubs.

Greenwich Village (Online)

Longtime arts/alternative lifestyle enclave Washington Square Park - folk music "happened" Sixties counter-culture folk scene Coffee clubs featured folk music

Steppenwolf (161)

Los Angeles based band, had the heaviest sound of any of the bands of that era. Recorded "Born To Be Wild"

Psychedelic/Acid Rock - Musical Characteristics (157)

Lyrics that overtly refer to mind-altering drugs. Lyrics with surreal images or non sequiturs. Extravagant electric guitar improvisations. Long tracks with static material. Generally heavier drums and guitar than folk rock.

Freddie and the Dreamers (144)

Manchester group; comical dance routines. Had an American hit with "I'm Telling You Now" in 1965.

Liverpool Scene (139)

Mersey River flows into the Irish Sea in the town of Liverpool. Liverpool known for being one of Europe's busiest ports, importing goods from the U.S., including American music. Introduction of skiffle music into Liverpool; influenced by Lonnie Donegan and Chuck Berry.

Rock Festivals (162)

Monterey Pop Festival Woodstock Altamont (163)

Beatles (140)

Most influential British band in the history of rock music. First origins by John Lennon and the Quarrymen. Paul McCartney would join in 1956. George Harrison would join in 1958. Ringo Starr would join in 1962 Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best were among earlier members. Tony Sheridan was lead singer when the group was known as The Beat Brothers for recording purposes.

Rolling Stones (Online)

Most significant influence being Chicago electric blues followed by American rock and roll. First single in 1963 was Chuck Berry's "Come On." Influenced also by the Beatles, Buck Owens, and Hank Williams. Starting with "This Could Be the Last Time," the Stones released almost exclusively their own material. "Satisfaction," recorded at Chess Records that would secure their position as the international spokespersons for rock and roll angst. The 1968 "Sympathy for the Devil" is an extremely intellectual historical portrait of the way that mankind's indifference has led to so many of history's tragedies. Stones went out of their way to cultivate a bad boy image (to distance from Beatles). Founder Brian Jones would meet a tragic end. Twice the Stones would deviate widely from their style; 1967's psychedelic-tinged Satanic Majesties Request, and 1980's disco influenced Emotional Rescue.

Hendrix, Jimi (Online)

No other guitarist has had a greater impact on rock music than Jimi Hendrix. First achieved success in the London psychedelic scene. Touted as a newcomer at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, he would be the headline act two years later at Woodstock. One year later he would be dead of a drug overdose. The title of his first big hit, "Purple Haze," refers to a variety of LSD. In spite of the incredible complexity of his improvisations, Hendrix was fascinated with the simple folk music of Bob Dylan.

Blues Harp (Online)

Once harp players started using microphones connected to amplifiers they could contend with guitarists as soloist. Sonny Boy Williamson *II (1912-1965) A bridge from the prewar sound to 50s "Don't Start Me Talkin'" Little Walter (1930-1968) Treats the harp like a sax in a jazz band. Playing more melody lines. "Juke" (1952) #1 on R&B charts for 8 weeks. The only harmonica led hit on charts. *A blues musician named Sonny Boy Williamson who died in 1948, is highly influential on both above musicians, though is not a relative of the second Sonny Boy Williamson. They are often referred to as Sonny Boy Williamson I and II.

Nash, Graham (144)

One of the original members of the Hollies. Went on to form the group Crosby, Stills, and Nash (sometimes Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young).

Altamone (Online)

Original location scratched over film licensing dispute 2 days before show Owner of Altamont raceway gave permission Stage only 4 feet high Hell's Angels "hired" to provide "security" Said one angel: "They told me if I could sit on the edge of the stage so nobody could climb over me, I could drink beer until the show was over." Several deaths occurred - one at the hands of "security" The identified Angel tried & acquitted - self defense Many cities put much heavier restrictions on outdoor concert events Film "Gimme Shelter" box-office smash after all the controversy

Weavers, The (Online)

Pete Seeger and other members of the Almanac Singers from the '40s form the Weavers in the 50s Combining Appalachian and other folk songs with newly composed songs in that style. "Goodnight Irene" (1950) started the folk revival. American folk standard, 1st popularized by bluesman Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) (1936) Because of Seeger's union organizing and support work and Almanac Singers association with the Communist Party USA, the Weavers were targeted Weavers dropped by record label over accusations/protests they were promoting communist ideology

Who, The (148)

Pete Townsend, Roger Daltry, Keith Moon, John Entwhisle. Reported "My Generation" in 1965. First group to celebrate a drug subculture. Produced "Tommy," which was the first full length rock opera, in 1967. Quadrophenia was released in 1973.

Altamont (Online)

Planned for Golden Gate park, held at Altamont Raceway instead. Included local acts, such as Flying Burrito Brothers, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, and Grateful Dead, with the Rolling Stones as the finale. Hell's Angels provided security. In a video, you see the killing of an African-American man, Meredith Hunter, at the hands of the Hell's Angels. Shocking, but not graphic. The individual tried for the killing was eventually acquitted on the basis of self defense/defense of others, largely because Hunter brandished a firearm.

Monkees, The (Online)

Pre-Fab Four. Didn't really play in the beginning, but at the end had a few hits. "Last Train to Clarksville" was a #1 hit.

Martin, George (Online)

Producer and arranger for the Beatles.

Jimi Hendrix (154) (160)

Recorded "All Along The Watchtower" Groups name was Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Kingston Trio (150)

Recorded "Ton Dooley" in 1958. Adult alternative to rock and roll.

Yardbirds, The (149)

Replaced the Rolling Stones as the house band at London's Crawdaddy club. Nucleus for what would become Led Zeppelin, and known for having some of the most important guitarists in rock history as part of their band: Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Jimmy Page

Skiffle (139)

See Liverpool Scene

Comparison of Beatles/Rolling Stones (147)

See chart

Beat Movement(158)

See page

End of the 1960's

The Altamont incident, its documenting and subsequent controversy, for many marked the end of the '60s. Of course it was December, 1969, but symbolically it was perceived, and ultimately accepted as the end of the hippie dream, a dream of a society based on truth, peace and love. Altamont was, in the end, the antithesis of that.

Folk Rock (153)

The Byrds and Bob Dylan David Crosby Buffalo Springfield CSNY Logging and Messina

Tommy - Rock Opera (Online)

The Who, led by guitarist and songwriter Pete Townsend, produced two rock operas, Tommy (1967) and Quadrophinea (1973). Neither was meant to be staged in the traditional operatic sense, rather they were meant to be the band taking on all the roles and telling the story in a regular rock concert setting. Tommy is the story of a boy who becomes deaf, dumb, and blind when he sees his mother's lover kill is father. His only escape is the "quiet vibration land" of pinball. Quadrophinea is an intensely psychological tale; each side of the double album represents the personality of one of the band members. There are also several songs about the conflict between the Mods and the Rockers. The concluding theme of the opera is represented in "Love Reign O'er Me."

Mersey Beat (Online)

The term Merseybeat come from the Mersey River that flows through the heart of Liverpool. Ironically, the most successful of the Merseybeat bands, Herman's Hermits, didn't come from Liverpool at all, rather from Manchester. Lead singer Peter Noones was fifteen when the band started recording. While "A Kind of Hush" is a beautiful song, they also did several silly novelty songs; check out "Henry the VIII" and "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter." Probably, after the Beatles, the strongest band musically and most enduring was the Hollies. Another successful Merseybeat band was the Searchers.. Gerry and the Pacemakers cut straight to the chase with "Ferry Cross the Mersey." Freddy and the Dreamers

Monterey Pop Festival (Online)

Three days in June 1967 First major outdoor music festival. Organized by Mamas and Papas, Beatles, and Beach Boys. Attracted counter-culture audience from SF. Established: Byrds, Grateful Dead, Buff Springfield. Newcomers: Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding. It is often referred to as the kickoff event for the famed "Summer of Love" that year centered around the Haight/Ashbury district of San Francisco, where tens of thousands of self proclaimed hippies descended on the Bay Area like so many locusts, hungry for the lifestyle, the music and the "mind-expanding" experience that LSD provided.

60's Folk and Folk Rock (Goals)

Trace the thread from the '50s folk revival through the work of key folk artists in the '60s Understand folk as a transport for ideas of civil rights and later peace (anti-war) movements through mid-'60s Discover the Greenwich Village folk scene, outdoor "happenings" and coffee clubs as the birthplace of the East Coast counterculture Discuss how the work of Dylan represents a new paradigm in songwriting and the paradox of his shift toward rock sounds Know the groups following Dylan's lead, taking the electrified folk and continuing the counterculture message Recognize the relationship of East coast political and social movements to West coast, psychedelic counterculture, now called "hippies"

Donegan, Lonnie (139)

Traditional ("trad") banjo player who fused elements of NOLA style jazz with American folk songs, called skiffle.

Folk Music, Characteristics of (Online)

Two definitions: Traditional - spanning several centuries (studied earlier) Newly composed or reworked traditional songs, socially relevant, current events and politics Simple instrumentation and music - Appalachian roots Music for listening and singing along to Early 20th Cent. - union solidarity, workers rights Thought provoking - politically left leaning Victims of the "red scare" - McCarthyism Folk revival in 50s - anti-rock, college-aged fans 60s - counter-culture, peace and civil rights movements

Beatles, The (Goals)

Understand what two styles fused to create the Merseybeat Know the cultural and musical significance of the Beatles Discuss American television's response to the Beatles Be able to name the other Merseybeat groups discussed Know the songs discussed and their characteristics Please note: Your text contains a detailed history of the Beatles. Therefore, here we will explore the music and have a very limited discussion of the history.

Great Migration, What Started It (Online)

WWI (1914) took men of service age away from Northern heavy industry jobs by the draft and the sudden stoppage of Central European immigrants Industries recruit in the South - offer the promise of a better life

Dixon, Willie (Online)

Willie Dixon (1915-1992) Songwriter, producer, arranger, and performer for Chess Records and other labels Unlike most bluesmen, could read and write music Wrote many of the hits for Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and others

Jefferson Airplane (Online)

With the addition of Grace Slick as lead singer (but not on all songs), Jefferson Airplane reached international success withe their second album, Surrealistic Pillow. No extended jams and all of the songs had a concise radio-friendly format. In "White Rabbit" there is only one lyric that doesn't refer directly to Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass or Alice in Wonderland: "The ones [pills] that Mother gives you, don't do anything at all." However, all these references to Carroll are metaphorical, this songs is in essence a two-minute advertisement for LSD use. The other hard-driving single from this album, "Someone to Love," was a celebration of the hippie concept of "free love."

Woodstock (Online)

Woodstock Music and Art Fair (Woodstock Festival) was conceived and organized by a pair of promoters and a pair of forward-thinking venture capitalists. It was organized around the idea embodied by the artist community named Woodstock 200 miles NW of New York City, but was actually held 45 miles away on a plot of dairy farmland leased for the purpose, just outside a small, sleepy lakeside vacation town, Bethel NY. Planned for 50,000; presold 180,000 tickets; expected 200,000; over 450,000 attended.

Rolling Stones (146)

Worlds greatest rock 'n' roll band Took the name, Rolling Stones, from Muddy Waters' song: "Rolling Stone"