Exploring the Music of the 60s

The 1960s music scene was a whirlwind of trends, subcultures, and music. It was also an era that saw the rise of media and festivals, with bands and artists using every opportunity to promote themselves. The result is a period packed with memorable songs and stars, even if some are forgotten today. These articles explore the 60s music scene, its trends and most famous names. From Elvis to Woodstock, here is everything you need to know...

From Love to Revolution: Exploring the Meaning Behind The Beatles' Top Songs

The Beatles are undoubtedly one of the most influential and beloved bands in music history, with a discography spanning over a decade and countless hits that still resonate with fans today. While many of their songs are known for their catchy…

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Pop Culture and Fashion in the Sixties

The nineteen sixties was a turbulent decade, and nowhere is this clearer than in the world of pop culture. With the Civil Rights Movement and Women’s Rights movement gaining momentum, along with an escalation in tensions between the Eastern…

25020-10-2022, 08:33

Drugs and the Connection to Music in the 1960s

From the birth of rock and roll in the 1950s to the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, music had a strong influence on drug use. The use of drugs such as marijuana, LSD, and cocaine soared during this time period. Musicians were often seen as…

53420-10-2022, 08:26

Different Styles of Contemporary Music in the 1960s

The 1960s was the era of rebellion, free love and psychedelic drugs. The music scene reflected this with a wave of new sounds that challenged the rigid traditions of previous decades. New genres emerged, combining traditional roots with new…

30020-10-2022, 08:16

All about the Birth of Pop Music in the 1960s

The 1960s are often referred to as the ‘Greatest Decade’. And just like with most things in life, you can also find several reasons why that is true. Born out of the social upheaval of the 1950s and early ’60s, this period saw numerous…

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Music and Evolution in the 1960s

In the 1960s, pop music continued to evolve and grow in popularity. New genres emerged and older ones expanded their audience with more accessible sounds and subject matter. Simultaneously, new technologies also emerged: transistor radios,…

27220-10-2022, 07:07

Music Festivals in The Sixties

The 1960s was a decade of rebellion and experimentation, as well as political upheaval. In this period, youth culture became much more self-aware, questioning traditional values and morals. The baby boomer generation was coming of age and…

40320-10-2022, 06:27

Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival

The cultural revolution of the 1960s had a significant impact on the music industry and created an entirely new set of subcultures. The hippie subculture was one of the most influential in music during this time, with a new genre known as…

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The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s

The music industry experienced some incredible changes during the 60s, from the rise of Beatlemania and British invasion to the Woodstock festival and the influence of psychedelic rock and new genres. The record industry also experienced some…

41320-10-2022, 05:59

The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties

The sixties was a period of intense social change. People were challenging old values and traditions, and pop music reflected this. The Beatles, the most successful band of all time, set the benchmark for the genre in the sixties. They paved the…

31220-10-2022, 05:28

The Birth of The Beatles and Beatlemania

The Beatles did not appear in a vacuum. In fact, the explosion of young people growing their hair long and listening to rock 'n' roll was a global phenomenon. The birth of The Beatles is really the convergence of several events that happened at…

30719-10-2022, 06:27