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=**Compare the music of the 1950's to that of the 1960's and analyze on how the differences reflect on the changes between the two eras.**=


 * WAR**

1960s: media type="youtube" key="sVvtIS2YGVI" height="344" width="425" Hendrix - "Machine Gun", "We've Got to Live Together", "Message of Love" Dylan - "The Times They Are A' Changin", "Blowin' in the Wind" Joni Mitchell - "California"

1950s: An Icon of the fifties, and a hero to many sixties musicians (including Led Zeppelin and the Beatles), Elvis Presley was a conservative Republican who did not approve of the "sex, drugs and rock & roll" lifestyle of the time and was a vehement supporter of the Vietnam War.


 * DRUGS:**

1960's: Very open, often encouraging. Psychedelics were very popular.

1950's Heroin is the drug of choice among jazz musicians.




 * The Evolution**

Miles Davis: 50's (see above) 60's -


 * REFLECTION IN ART**


 * 1960's**

The Velvet Underground embodied the same bare bones yet experimental attitude that Any Warhol's pop art scene did, Psychedelic Imagery went hand in hand with bands like Grateful Dead.

1950's Jazz in the fifties was very similiar to the expressionism.

Hanna's FRQ Response

Soo's FRQ

1950's and 1960's music was lead by different icons; Elvis Presley lead the former, while the Beatles lead the latter. The characteristics of these icons reflects the society at the time and the changes between the two eras. By looking at these icons, drug use and popular music events, 1950s music can be categorized as the growth and spread of popular music, and 1960s music can be categorized as the music of rebellion and counter culture. The music of the 1950s flourished. The 50s saw the emergence and rise of what would come to be known as Rock ‘n Roll, but it was also witnessed the popularity of Country and Western music in a variety of forms. Elvis Presley, The "King" of Rock 'n' Roll, was the most iconic figure of the 1950s. He was also a conservative Republican and a Christian who did not approve of the "sex, drugs and rock & roll" lifestyle of the time and was a vehement supporter of the Vietnam War. Frank Sinatra was another iconic figure, a swing singer and an actor, who ardently supported the Democrats. From these politically active figures, it can be seen that the society generally had a conservative atmosphere - the counter-culture of the 1960s was yet to come. The 1960's music, in contrast, was marked rebellious spirit and counter-culture, supported by younger generation started to oppose traditional beliefs, thoughts, etc. Many of the prominent singers sang under the slogan of love and peace, like Jimi Hendrix, who sang "Machine Gun" that protested against the use of weapons and wars. 1960s was also a time of Psychedelic music, revolutionary music influenced by drugs (LSD). This extent of drug use also had a definite contrast between the two eras, since 50s only had Heroin as the drug of choice among jazz musicians, while 60s musicians often encouraged drug use. The Beatles definitely made the use of drugs popular; the fact Elvis had asked President Nixon if The Beatles could be banned from entering USA because they were of bad influence to young generation and triggered drug use proves how the change from 50s music to 60s music and the social influence of the two were enormous. Some of the music events during the time also reflected the society at the time. Records became commonly used in the 50's, and the growing popularity of color TV affected the rapid spread of music. The First Grammy Awards were held in 1959, and Dick Clarks American Bandstand also first aired in 1952, hosted by Bob Horn. This show showed teenagers dancing to live records playing, and helped solidify the growing youth culture that centered around rock 'n' roll music. This show also provided American television brodcasting with its ongoing image of ethnic diversity, and thus very popular among teenagers. The 1950s was a time of change in the United States following World War II. Racial tensions were being strained with the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. Elvis helped to bring the two races together by popularizing “black” music. This decade was a time of innovation that helped to influence everything that we listen to on the radio today. On the other hand, the 60s had the biggest Amearican music event in the history, Woodstock: the 3 day long festival of 1969 with performers such as The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Santana. A big change from the 50s music events was that it was an event centered around drug usage and public sexual activities. Music continues to evolve. 1950s and 1960s music was no exception, and these times were a time when music evolved particularly fast. Not only did the characteristics of the musical artists change, but also the extent of drug use and the popular music events.

Thesis: 6 good distinction between 50's and 60's music Conclusion: 4 Too short Facts: 4 Many specific examples, but try not to copy and paste from the ppt. Analysis: 4 Many examples, but not much analysis.

Grace Lee Compare the music of the 1950's to that of the 1960's and analyze on how the differences reflect on the changes between the two eras.

Music is in many cases shaped through social events and issues, reflecting society through melodic messages. Likewise, music of the 1950s and 1960s were greatly influenced by social changes within the eras. The fifties showed off an optimistic aura, mirroring the joy that war had finally ended in victory. In contrast, war lurked around America once more during the sixties, putting forth albums of more rebellious tones as many musicians disapproved of another war. The second War World had just ended, opening a new era for the fifties. With a long fought war having ended in victory, Americans rejoiced together, opening up for any music with an upbeat to it. Just then, when everyone wanted to party, rock and roll came rolling in, led by Elvis Presley. The genre did not only fit the mood of the era, but also the civil rights movements which were growing throughout the country. Rock and roll used a cross over style which infused both "black" and "white" music together. Still, much of the music industry had country and western influence, shown in the spread of Broadway musicals such as The Sound of Music and Singin' in the Rain, to be yet considered as a time of true musical diversity. The sixties proved to be more promising with the invention of color television and the establishment of of an award ceremony for music, the Grammys. Color television showed footage of the Beatles banging away on their guitars in Britain, increasing the band's global popularity by the day. However, the new invention also brought attention to the Vietnam War, making many, teenagers in particular very upset. As a result, music based on rebellious minds flourished. Social influences on music grew to add cultural changes, developing psychedelic music led by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Fans of these revolutionary artists come to be known as the hippies. The cultural intensity of the sixties can be seen through the Woodstock Festival, a three day long music festival in which artists like The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Santana performed day and night. The event was centered around peace, love, rock, and the use of drugs, truly showing that these hippies were against the war. Though their motives may be harmless the extensive use of drugs that came with psychedelic music was life threatening. Though most whites adjusted quickly to this change of musical influence, blacks went back to the more gospel sounds of Motown as seen from Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder. One famous incident showing the clashes that drug use brought was when Elvis Presley asked President Nixon to ban the Beatles from entering the U.S. because they encouraged the use of drugs. The fifties and sixties were not only divided through social events but also by their differences in music. For the fifties, rock and roll came in as to show the people of that era wished for an optimistic future. The sixties were defined by more rebellious sounds that reflected the anti-war mood of the era.