1. Music Genres of the

2. Motown Mix of soul and pop Also the name of a record company formed in Detroit in 1959 Popular Motown artists include: Marvin Gaye Stevie Wonder Jackson 5 The Temptations

3. The Temptations had a huge influence on R&B and soul music Known for the way they danced, tight harmonies, and having the sharpest wardrobe in the business

4. Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder signed with Motown at age 11 and had his first #1 hit in 1963 at age 13 He had hit songs such as “Superstition”, “You are the Sunshine of My Life,” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You.”

5. Anti-war protest music Has a negative view of war and conflict. Artists include John Lennon and Bob Dylan Songs like “Give Peace a Chance” was considered one of the anthems for the anti-war movement Other songs include “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan and “Imagine” by John Lennon – where he describes a place where division does not exist (religious, social class, etc).

6. Soul a kind of music incorporating elements of blues, gospel, and jazz, popularized by African-Americans. “Father of Soul” – Ray Charles Born in George in 1930 Blind by the age of 7 Played 5 instruments (piano, sax, trumpet, clarinet, organ) Known for hits like “Georgia on My Mind” Died in 2004

7. The Godfather of Soul James Brown Born in South Carolina 1933 Grew up poor and turned to crime Arrested at 16 for stealing a car and sentenced to 3 years in prison Big hit – “I Feel Good”

8. The British Invasion Started by the Beatles when CBS Evening News gave a story about Beatlemania in the UK in 1963 British bands and artists started to invade the American music scene. The Beatles, The Who, The Moody Blues, and The Rolling Stones were key figures in the British Invasion.

9. Beatlemania

10. The band originated in Liverpool, England John- Guitar, Vocals, piano Paul- Guitar, Vocals, piano George- Guitar Ringo- Drums

11. Beatlemania Fan craze happening towards the Beatles Their most passionate fans were mostly young teenage girls. Beatlemania is still known as the biggest fan craze to ever occur. Terms like “Biebermania” that are used today are influenced by the craze that went on in the 1960’s.

12. The Rolling Stones The longest performing rock band of all time Started out as a “bad boy” band Members included: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts Intended to be the “anti-Beatles.” Their two biggest singles were “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and“Paint It Black.”

13. The Who The Who were heavily influenced by American R&B music. The Who’s 1965 single ‘My Generation,’ which became a timeless anthem for kids who didn’t want to end up like their parents. By the end of the ‘70s, drummer Keith Moon was dead and the group’s classic era closed. Known for the title songs for the “CSI: Crime Scene Investigations” tv series

14. The Moody Blues The Moody Blues first appeared in 1964 in England The original members: Ray Thomas, Michael Pinder, Denny Laine, Graeme Edge, and Clint Warwick One of their most famous songs: “Nights in White Satin” The Moody Blues went strong until the 80s when some band members left and were replaced.

15. Surf Culture & Music Two major forms: Surf rock (mainly uses electric guitar or saxophone playing main melody) Surf pop (vocal ballads and dance music) Beach Boys most popular band of surf music Biggest hits include “Barbara Ann” and “California Girls” Shaka greeting sign