2. Music Styles and Trends
• The 1960s were a time of creativity and innovation
and many new styles of popular music developed in
the aftermath of rock and roll.
• Examples of these new styles are Progressive rock
and Psychedelic rock
• The Beatles also introduced the american ‘British
Invasion’ in which british artists became immensely
popular in the US
3. How music was distributed
• Vinyls were the most popular form of music
distribution in the 1960’s, with 78 rpm records being
very popular with artists.
• EP’s were extremely popular at the time, especially
in europe.
• The 1960’s also introduced many new forms of
sound enhancement, including stereophonic sound,
which became increasingly popular when used on
LP’s in the mid to late 1960’s
4. Major artists of the 1960’s
• The Beatles
• The Rolling Stones
• Creedence Clearwater Revival
• The Who
• The Doors
• Jimi Hendrix
• The Kinks
5. Fashion
• The 1960s saw the introduction of the mini-skirt - a
very short thigh-length skirt. This skirt was a big deal
for many women, as it gave them the freedom they
had always wanted, women became more confident
in themselves and felt more independent
• Patterns and bold colours became popular for fabric.
• The 1960’s was a major time for the hippie
movement, and fashion at the time reflected this.
