The 1960s saw major changes in the musical landscape and the acceptance of African American music. Initially, many black artists were underrepresented and faced racial barriers. The British Invasion introduced new styles but also reduced the popularity of some black artists. However, soul music remained important to the black community. Later in the decade, after events like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, African American genres like soul and styles of artists like Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, and James Brown became more widely accepted and popular with broader audiences. The decade was a time of social and musical rebellion and change.

2.  East Coast DooWop
 R&B/Soul
 The California Scene
 Motown

3.  They were groups that originated on street
corners or in urban centers
 They rarely wrote their own songs, pick the
material or set up the recordings.
 Sung In a group Harmony with simple music
and Lyrics.
 Helped influence genres such as rock, soul and
pop groups of the 60’s.

4.  Was made up of many African Americans
 Didn’t receive as much credit or popularity as
less talented white groups because of racial
barriers.
 Some of their songs were sung by popular
white performers and became hits.
 After civil rights movement their music became
recognized and enjoyed by many.

5.  Had a specific sound that soon spread across
the nation. The surf & drag or fun in the sun.
 Surf rock took over the musical industry till the
mid 1960s then it was replaced with
psychedelic rock.
 Some of the most influential groups were the
beach boys and the surfaris.

6.  All of the recording stars were black but it
wasn’t considered totally black or soul music.
 Had a stable group of singers, songwriters, and
musicians.
 Aspiring stars took lessons to smooth out their
ghetto upbringing such as dance lessons, table
manners and correct vocabulary.
 Artists were the complete package.

7.  Something that was popular was the message
that this new music was presenting.
 There were many songs created regarding the
war in Vietnam, civil rights and the rise of
feminism.
 Many of these songs were used as anthems at
protests, rallies and demonstrations.

9.  The main controversy occurred when lead
singer John Lennon stated that the Beatles were
more well known than Jesus.
 Elvis went to the president and asked to have
them banned from the united states.
 Their songs supported anti-war and had
lifestyles that involved drug use.
 They were thought to be a bad influence on the
youth of that generation.

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12.  Many black artists were popular within their
own culture.
 The British Invasion ( the Beatles, and Rolling
Stones) knocked many popular blacks off the
charts.
 However soul music remain popular with the
black community.

13.  Many blacks had to face the hardships of the
times but they were faced with many more
than their fellow white Americans.
 They had to constantly worry about their race
and segregation along with drugs and the war
in Vietnam.
 Things began to change in 1964 with the civil
rights act and in 1965 when Martin Luther King
Jr. appeared.

14.  Aretha Franklin
 Jimi Hendrix
 James Brown

15.  THE QUEEN OF SOUL
 She epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged.
 Had huge hits like RESPECT, Chain of fools,
and I say a little prayer.
 She had a big background in gospel and blues
and other black musical influences which
helped her become such an amazing soul
singing artist.
 She was the first woman inducted into the hall
of fame.

17.  Enlisted in the army in 1961 but continued to
make music.
 Became a big hit in Britan
 In 1969 he performed his rock version of the
Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock and was
recognized for his great musical talents.
 He won over his American audience In 1967 at
the Monterey Pop Festival with his stunning
performance.

19.  Had a huge influence on all different genres of
music.
 He played a big part in the musical messages
being promoted during the civil rights
movement .
 He would often cancel his performances in
order to perform for black political occasions.
 He was sponsored by the government to play
before the troops in Vietnam.

20.  His music united people from all over the
country.
 He was well known for all the different types
of dances he like to perform while singing.
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WLfpE

22.  At the beginning of the 1960s there were many
musical groups that were underrepresented
and not supported by the public. By the mid to
late 60’s many of this had changed.
 The Beatles were a group that became very
popular with the youth in our country but they
were not supported by the older generation
because of the messages that their music
portrayed.

23.  The 60’s was a time for the youth to rebel and
go against the grain. It was a time for change.
This was no different for the musical
community.
 African American music was not supported or
really accepted by the white people in America
because blacks were not considered equal.
 There were a few African American artists that
pushed the limits and became very popular
within their own race.

24.  After the Civil Rights act was passed in 1964 it
changed the way that Americans viewed
African American music.
 The 60s was a decade that completely changed
the world that we live in today both with its
political and musical movements.

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