After World War II, and The Vietnam War took place, American citizens were extremely disappointed with the government and how government officials handled situations in Indochina, and throughout the rest of the world. As government officials increased the commitments in Vietnam, American casualties soared. The desire for cultural revolution during and after the Vietnam War caused the creation of new developments of art, theater, propaganda, and advocacy. The preceding ideal of American culture was mostly about the war life, and many of the youth at this time were sick of it. World War II, and The Vietnam War ultimately led to the spark of the Rock and Counterculture movements throughout America, and the rest of the world. These two movements
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The roots of rock and roll can be traced all the way back to African American blues, and gospel. As African Americans migrated towards cities of the north during the great migration, the new sounds of rhythm attracted the typical middle class suburban teen. “Rock musicians not only addressed contemporary events, they pushed the conventional musical boundaries. Led by the Beatles and the Beach Boys, artists experimented with complex instrumentations, elaborate arrangements, and ambitious compositions” In the 1950s, rock and roll had challenged cultural authority. Rock accompanied and framed the dissenting movements that engulfed the world. In the United States, rock music could no longer neglect the prevalent social conditions that were taking place during this time. Even musicians who had steered clear largely of commentary were compelled at the least to dip into some politics. Rock and roll began to shake parents across the nation, a generation of angsty young teenagers began to rebel against the music their parents loved. The older generation loathed rock and roll, and parents wanted to have nothing to do with it as it became more popular. Appalled by the new styles of dance the movement inspired, churches argued that it was the devil’s music. Many factors of rock and roll often included artistic freedom, diversity, social hopes, racial and social interaction. Ultimately this movement …show more content…
These highly creative individuals strongly opposed the government, and education systems.This lifestyle integrated many beliefs of peace, love, harmony, music, and mysticism throughout the younger generations. Many of the students on college campuses followed this trend and adhered to the slogan, “Make love, not war. Don 't trust anyone over 30. Turn on, tune in, and drop out. I am a human being — please do not fold, bend spindle, or mutilate.” One of the many influential beings of this time happened to be John Lennon. His song Imagine, is recognized worldwide as an international anthem for peace. “Former president Jimmy Carter told NPR, “In many countries around the world — my wife and I have visited, you can hear John Lennon’s song ‘Imagine’ used almost equally with national anthems.” Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono moved to the United States in September 1971, but were constantly harassed and threatened with deportation by the Nixon Administration. Lennon was told that he was being kicked out of the US due to his 1968
The roots of rock and roll can be traced all the way back to African American blues, and gospel. As African Americans migrated towards cities of the north during the great migration, the new sounds of rhythm attracted the typical middle class suburban teen. “Rock musicians not only addressed contemporary events, they pushed the conventional musical boundaries. Led by the Beatles and the Beach Boys, artists experimented with complex instrumentations, elaborate arrangements, and ambitious compositions” In the 1950s, rock and roll had challenged cultural authority. Rock accompanied and framed the dissenting movements that engulfed the world. In the United States, rock music could no longer neglect the prevalent social conditions that were taking place during this time. Even musicians who had steered clear largely of commentary were compelled at the least to dip into some politics. Rock and roll began to shake parents across the nation, a generation of angsty young teenagers began to rebel against the music their parents loved. The older generation loathed rock and roll, and parents wanted to have nothing to do with it as it became more popular. Appalled by the new styles of dance the movement inspired, churches argued that it was the devil’s music. Many factors of rock and roll often included artistic freedom, diversity, social hopes, racial and social interaction. Ultimately this movement …show more content…
These highly creative individuals strongly opposed the government, and education systems.This lifestyle integrated many beliefs of peace, love, harmony, music, and mysticism throughout the younger generations. Many of the students on college campuses followed this trend and adhered to the slogan, “Make love, not war. Don 't trust anyone over 30. Turn on, tune in, and drop out. I am a human being — please do not fold, bend spindle, or mutilate.” One of the many influential beings of this time happened to be John Lennon. His song Imagine, is recognized worldwide as an international anthem for peace. “Former president Jimmy Carter told NPR, “In many countries around the world — my wife and I have visited, you can hear John Lennon’s song ‘Imagine’ used almost equally with national anthems.” Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono moved to the United States in September 1971, but were constantly harassed and threatened with deportation by the Nixon Administration. Lennon was told that he was being kicked out of the US due to his 1968