Historic context
The 60's were a decade once again dominated by a war ( VIETNAM )not a world war
but the effects were still felt throughout the world. It is also the start of showing how
the people can effect politics through the power of "peaceful" demonstrations ,
students were the driving force because with education comes empowerment and
with empowerment comes a voice , and in the 60's students learnt how to use that
voice.
The 60s also saw Civil Rights Protests and the assassinations of US President John
F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good
note when the first man landed on the moon. .Although the USSR appeared to be
ahead in the space race in the 50's and 60's the ultimate prize went to the United
States in 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were landed on the moon and
returned safely back to earth, there are many who remember the immortal words "
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind ".
Many of the conflicts during the 60's could be considered to be part of the ongoing
Cold War between the East and the West ( Communism -- Capitalism ) , but due to
the Nuclear Capabilities of both sides nether wanted to start a full scale war as they
realized there could be no winner but both believed their ideology was best, they tried
in other ways to influence the politics throughout the world.
STYLES
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Sunshine pop: combined nostalgic or anxious moods with an appreciation for the beauty of the world.
Bubble gum pop: Bubblegum is pop music in a catchy and upbeat style that is considered disposable, contrived, or marketed for children and adolescents
Progressive rock: Is a subgenre of rock music that emphasizes ambitious compositions, experimentation, concept-driven lyrics, and musical virtuosity.
Sunshine pop: combined nostalgic or anxious moods with an appreciation for the beauty of the world.
Bubble gum pop: Bubblegum is pop music in a catchy and upbeat style that is considered disposable, contrived, or marketed for children and adolescents
Progressive rock: Is a subgenre of rock music that emphasizes ambitious compositions, experimentation, concept-driven lyrics, and musical virtuosity.
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