MIAP-120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Cellophane, Counterculture Of The 1960S, Stevie Wonder
Document Summary
Popular music remained a favorite target of conservative politicians and commentators. Hippie dress and slang, psychedelic imagery, and rock music enter the cultural mainstream. Nostalgic fare evoking the so-called golden age of 1950s america was popular. End of the counterculture was poignantly symbolized by the deaths of jimi hendrix, jim. Morrison, janis joplin, and the breakup of the beatles. Reached new heights of consolidation with huge corporations and amalgamations. Industry came to depend on a relatively small number of million selling lps to turn a profit. Top 40 playlists resulted in diminished range of choices. Primary medium for broadcasting rock was fm radio. Saw the beginnings of oldies radio which played hits of the 50s and early 60s. Pop rock- an upbeat variety of rock music. Adult contemporary- an extension of the old crooner tradition with some rock influence. Singer-songwriters- a cross between urban folk and commercial pop. Paul simon, carole king, al green, joni mitchell.
