Evolution of Music in 1960s
1960s were not very different from 50s, but the music then struggled between the commercialism and revolutionaries, with the arrival of some of the biggest names in the history of music such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and James Brown. Rock music also got its due with the emergence of multiple sub-genres like Psychedelic Rock, Blues-Rock, Progressive Rock, etc.
Disco music became a rage during the 1970s with some of the biggest names in the history of music moulding their songs as per the trend to stay relevant.
Disco, becoming one of the biggest trends in Evolution of Music during the decade, was also the most despised. Artists like Elton John, Marvin Gaye and the band Queen. came to the scene with their music being hugely influenced by the disco trend. The era of 1960s music hippies ended and that of professionals that indulged in the comfort of modern life — the yuppies — began. Umm Kalthome's the legendary singer was one of a few who could roll out an hour-long song and keep listeners engaged for its entirety.
1960s were not very different from 50s, but the music then struggled between the commercialism and revolutionaries, with the arrival of some of the biggest names in the history of music such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and James Brown. Rock music also got its due with the emergence of multiple sub-genres like Psychedelic Rock, Blues-Rock, Progressive Rock, etc.
Disco music became a rage during the 1970s with some of the biggest names in the history of music moulding their songs as per the trend to stay relevant.
Disco, becoming one of the biggest trends in Evolution of Music during the decade, was also the most despised. Artists like Elton John, Marvin Gaye and the band Queen. came to the scene with their music being hugely influenced by the disco trend. The era of 1960s music hippies ended and that of professionals that indulged in the comfort of modern life — the yuppies — began. Umm Kalthome's the legendary singer was one of a few who could roll out an hour-long song and keep listeners engaged for its entirety.
¿What happened in the 1960s history?
The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, the 60s also saw 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 is landed on the moon .
👇Here you can find a playlist with songs from the time.👇
Genres: the most prominent genres of the 1960's were:
- Blues.
- Gospel.
- Jazz.
- Heavy Metal.
- Hip-Hop.
- Blues.
- Gospel.
- Jazz.
- Heavy Metal.
- Hip-Hop.
Best songs and artists
Singers and bands: Etta James,Traffic,King Crimson,The Rascals .
Songs:Cathy's Clown,The Twist,I want to be wanted,Only the Lonely.
Songs:Cathy's Clown,The Twist,I want to be wanted,Only the Lonely.