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Cause Or Effect: Rock And Roll And The 60s Civil-Rights Era Cultural Revolution

Cause Or Effect: Rock And Roll And The 60s Civil-Rights Era Cultural Revolution

Article by Seth Frank

Whoever is listening to a Hendrix vinyl, Janis Joplin song-set, or Dylan record is quite possibly going through an experience that is much more than the sound. It is not about only listening to well-executed music; it is about remembering the capability of humanity to resist oppression and those who would endeavor to infringe upon fundamental liberties.

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5 Interesting Facts On The History Of Rock Band Grateful Dead

5 Interesting Facts On The History Of Rock Band Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead started as a group known as The Warlocks in 1964, got their name from a folklore dictionary, established the street party psychedelic music in the 60′s, changed the band name into The Dead in 2003, and is the 55th “Greatest Artist of All Time’ by the Rolling Stone’s list.

As Grateful Dead is popularly known for it’s eclectic style of music, the band is still grounded on the roots of San Francisco Sound. Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Ron Mckernan, and Bill Kreutzman are the core members of Grateful Dead. Grateful Dead band biography is generally contributed by the band’s dedicated followers known as the Deadheads. A compilation of recorded concerts and accounts of supporter’s experiences with the touring band became the basis of confirming the complete band biography.

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