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1960s Rock and Roll

SURF MUSIC -Surf music was fun and enjoyable while at the beach, and also easy surf to. -In the beginning or surf music, there were no words, just instrumental. As time past, vocals were added to enhance to listening experience. -Groups such as the Ventures, and the Beach Boys were placed in this category due to the fact that their music was played in relaxing environments and while surfing. -The Ventures, while not as popular as the Beach Boys also had some major hits. -Surf Music can still be found today on classic rock stations but are no longer as popular as in the 1960’s.

BRITISH INVASION -The British Invasion is known for the fact that it includes artists from the UK that came to America and were very successful with their musical careers. - Includes performers like The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Animals and Pink Floyd. -British rock and roll presented frantic beats and suggestive lyrics. The United Kingdom was showered America with new and very popular, British artists. -In 1967 the culture of rock was shared between English and American bands together.

PROTEST MUSIC -Much of the Protest music mirrored the tensions of the Vietnam war era. -Included bands and artists such as Bob Dylan, the Mamas and the Papas and - The verbal content of rock songs turned toward rebellion, social protest, sex, and, increasingly, drugs