1. The 1960s Artists of the Decade

2. Today’s Objective... To see how certain artists influenced Rock music. Students will understand music in relation to history and culture in the 1960s. Students will listen to, analyze, describe, and evaluate music from the 1960s.

3. The Beatles Members: John Lennon (1940-1980), Paul McCartney (1942-), George Harrison (1943-2001), and Ringo Starr- Richard Starkey (1940-) Influence on music: Known for rich, tight harmony Social commentary Introduced instruments such as the cello, trumpet, and sitar to pop music. Listening: Yesterday Ed Sullivan

4. Rolling Stones Members: Mick Jagger (1943-), Keith Richards (1943-), Bill Wyman (1941-), Brian Jones (1942-1969), and Charlie Watts (1942-) Influence on music: Formed the stereotype of a rock band Driving backbeat and biting lyrics Listening: Satisfaction Jumpin’ Jack Flash

5. Jimi Hendrix Born: Nov. 27 th, 1942 Died: September 18, 1970 Influence on music: Pioneered the possibilities of the electric guitar Style combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion Listening: Purple Haze Star Spangled Banner

6. Janis Joplin Born: January 19, 1943 Died: October 4, 1970 Influence on music: Combined rock and soul Successful lead female Listening: Me and Bobby McGee Piece of My Heart

7. Aretha Franklin Born: March 25, 1942 Influence on music: The Queen of Soul The first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Listening: Respect Chain of Fools

8. The Shirelles Members: Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Beverly lee, and Addie ‘Micki’ Harris Influence on music: First American girl group to have a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs covered by the likes of the Beatles Listening: Everybody Loves a Lover Will You Love Me Tomorrow

9. Bob Dylan Born: Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941 Influence on music: Lyrics incorporated political, social, and philosophical influences. Defied existing pop music conventions Listening: Blowin’ in the Wind The Times They Are a-Changin’

10. Jim Morrison and the Doors Members: Jim Morrison(1943-1971), Ray Manarek(1939), John Densmore(1944), Robby Krieger(1946) Influence on music: Bass lines played by Manzarek on keyboard instead of using a bass guitar The whole group composed songs Listening: Light My Fire Break on Through to the Other Side

11. Beach Boys Members: Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, Brian Wilson Influence on music: Introduced harmonies that proved to be an influence on pop and rock Leader Brian Wilson’s production techniques proved revolutionary Listening: I Get Around Fun, Fun, Fun Surfing USA Good Vibrations

12. Simon and Garfunkel Members: Paul Simon (1941) and Art Garfunkel (1941) Influence on music: Lyrics pointed out the problems in American society. Spoke out for what they believed in, and had many people follow. Listening: Bridge Over Troubled Water The Sounds of Silence

13. The Supremes Founding Members: Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross Influence on music: First African American female performers to embrace a more feminine image. Always performed in make-up, gowns, and with graceful choreography. Listening: Stop in the Name of Love You Just Keep Me Hangin’ On Baby Love

14. Temptations Founding Members: David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Otis Williams, and Eddie Kendricks Influence on music: Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy suits As influential to soul as The Beatles to pop and rock Listening: My Girl Get Ready The Way You Do the Things You Do