Elvis Presley was responsible for making rock 'n' roll the music of the sixties. He was one of the first stars of rock 'n' roll and influenced numerous performers. Elvis, otherwise know as the king, was born in Tupelo Mississippi. At the age of thirteen, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee. His fame soon started with "Heartbreak Hotel." This hit song was only the beginning of his successful career. One of the things that contributed to his fame was his controversial stage performances. On stage, his tough rebellious manner excited shrieking girls and brought many to tears. Presley performed sexually suggestive movements which appealed

Surf music was also a vital part of the sixties. The most successful surf band was, in fact, not surfers at all. They were called the Beach Boys. They had their fist hit with "Surfing Safari" and soon, were largely famous. The Beach Boys and other surf bands sang of sunshine, bikinis, and blue waves. Other Surf groups included the Mamas and the Papas, the Doors, and Buffalo Springfield.

Drugs were another way that young people rebelled against society. They experimented with many types of drugs including: marijuana, LSD, and speed. Although marijuana was illegal, this law was not enforced. These drugs helped people escape from reality and focus inward, on themselves. Young people refused to believe that drugs were bad for them. They also felt that their elders were being hypocrites because they drank, smoked, and used prescription drugs. Teenagers began to high other ways. Sniffing model airplane glue, eating morning glory seeds, and baked banana peel scrapings, and smoking catnip are a few examples.

Woodstock was the largest music festival ever. It was a celebration of music in the sixties. This celebration was held on a farm in upstate New York on August15, 1969. Five hundred thousand rain soaked young people attended. Jimi Hendrix, Richie Aarens, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, and the Who all performed. The drugs there flowed freely, and many chose to be in the nude. This was illegal activity, but the police chose to stay away because they knew their presence there would not make any difference. Although it was storming, no one seemed to care and decided to play in the mud. After three days, the festival ended.

Many rock artists contributed to the sixties' music so great. One of these bands was the Monkees. The Monkees, originally formed to play a rock group on A Hard Day's Night, topped the charts with "I'm a Believer" and "Daydream Believer." Another band that was poplar during the sixties was the Rolling Stones. Unlike the Monkees, the Rolling Stones reflected the darker, more cynical side of human nature. The Who, Cream, Jethro Tull, and Pink Floyd are some other rock 'n' roll bands that were popular during the sixties. The Grateful Dead developed a new musical style. This drug-induced style became known as acid rock. Soon, Many other bands adopted this musical style. Two of the most influential singers of the sixties were Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Jimi Hendrix was a brilliant guitarist with dramatic, dazzling lyrics. Janis Joplin started trends with her many bracelets, funky dresses, and floppy hats. She performed high intensity electric-rock. Many people liked Janis Joplin, but sometimes they preferred a slower sound. Bob Dylan had intelligent inspiring lyrics, combined with a folk sound. He had many hits including "Blowin' in the Wind," which became the early anthem of the peace movement.

Not only were America and the Soviet Union competing in the space race, they were also were competing in war. The two superpowers of the world, America and the Soviet Union, had very different beliefs. Because of this, they argued often. During the Cold War, there was a very good chance that a nuclear war might break out. This frightened many people. Both countries started to produce great quantities of nuclear weapons, this became known as the Arms Race. Because each superpower was afraid of falling behind, they produced enough nuclear weapons to blow up the earth.

In addition to all the equal rights achievements, there were also many astronomical achievements in the sixties. These achievements were partially due to the great competition between the United States of America and the Soviet Union. Scientists now knew that space exploration was entirely possible. The only thing stopping them was a lack of the millions of dollars needed. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducted research and development on space expl

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