British-American Music Revolt
When British music of the late 1960's is mentioned, most think of only one band: The Beatles. However, what about the people behind the scenes, the underground, and those that influenced music indirectly? There are so many of these people in the history of modern rock who were key to the revolution. Sadly, so many of many people are completely overlooked in many of the depictions of the time period in the late 1960's to early 1970's that was so vitally crucial to so much of the music we know today. The roots of almost all modern rock and roll, alternative, punk, and even heavy metal can be based on almost exclusively a small group of bands that were considered very unorthodox for their time. Bands such as David Bowie, The Kinks, The Who, and the Sex Pistols began the movement during a time when the world was changing drastically around them, a time that would eventually be known to the world as a time of higher thinking and self-liberation. (Brown 6) These people were part of a revolution that was to change the music world forever. This revolution, however, was not necessarily just the bands' creation but also a reflection in the changing views and likes of the musical audience to
Without much thought, it can be seen that every one of these bands profoundly affected the American music scene. The repercussions of their effects are still seen today in the music of bands like Oasis and Blur who specifically list some of the above-mentioned bands in their musical inspirations. Though they may not be the most known artists in the rock and roll world, they most certainly are the motivators and creators of rock and roll, as we know it today. Without their influence, who really knows what the world might be listening to now. Nite, Norm. Rock On: The Years of Change 1964-1978. New York. Harper & Row. 1984. Brown, Ashley, ed. The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated History of Popular Music, vol. 1. Long Island. Marshall Cavendish Corporation. 1989 Unknown. Eden-The Sex Pistols. http://eden.vmg.co.uk/thesexpistols.html. 10-22-2000 However, one band towers above all the rest in the theatric influence of British rock on the music scene of today; that band is the phenomenon known as Pink Floyd. Not only did Pink Floyd use props and costumes, but also they also used complete stage sets and even included a plot to their concerts. Their concert was not only a theatrical concert, but also a one of a kind experience.
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Approximate Word count = 1229
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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