From the Beatles to Hendrix

Marked a transition to “folk rock.” Based more on traditional folk music Emphasized the vocals and harmonies “Clean” or undistorted use of electric guitar Often only used acoustic guitar

Born May 24, 1941 Real name was Robert Allen Zimmerman Born in Minnesota Grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Russia Formed a couple of bands in high school Very influenced by blues artists

Also influenced by folk singer Woody Guthrie Dropped out of college in 1960 and moved to NYC to be with Guthrie who was in the hospital Became a regular in the clubs and coffehouses of Greenwich Village Met a lot of musicians and song writers

Released self-titled Bob Dylan in 1962 Mostly covers Only two original songs Released two other albums soon after The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan The Times They Are A- Changin’

Became firmly associated with the 60’s “protest movement.” Wrote songs about civil rights and nuclear weapons Walked out of the Ed Sullivan show when he wasn’t allowed to perform a particular song

Later in his career he shifted to more pop music Used electric guitar more and stepped away from folk music Had a bad motorcycle crash that changed his feelings about working

Songs to know (just 2) Blowin’ in the Wind ch?v=TMbREoeavAY ch?v=TMbREoeavAY Ballad of Hollis Brown ch?v=7MXsXXDNb_Y ch?v=7MXsXXDNb_Y

Group formed in 1964 Came from California Group members came and went. Only member who was always a part of the group was lead singer Roger McGuinn.

Considered one of the most influential bands of the 1960’s Began as pioneers of “folk rock.” Later were part of developing “psychodelic rock.”

Signature style included Vocal harmonies 12 string acoustic guitar Signed with Columbia records Had several hits – mainly with songs written by Bob Dylan

Late 1960’s began a style known as Psychedelic Rock Tried to create fusion of free from jazz with elements of Indian classical music. A rather strange sound Banned on many radio stations – believed to advocate recreational drug use.

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