History of Rock Chapters 8 & 9 Flashcards
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What are the two interpretations of rock in the 1970s? (Select all that apply)

  • Classic rock as a corruption celebrating underground punk (correct)
  • Classic rock viewed through FM radio and cable television (correct)
  • Rock music as purely dance music
  • Recognition of the connection to the 1960s

What was one of the most important changes brought about in the 1966-1969 period by artists such as the Beach Boys, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan?

Change the focus of rock music from the single to the album and from dancing music to listening music.

How did musicians expand rock's stylistic range?

Incorporating elements drawn from classical music, electronic music, and jazz.

What was the 'hippie aesthetic'?

<p>Focus on musical and technological craft combined with a distinctly artistic approach to music-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'hippie aesthetic' central to understanding?

<p>It connects a wide variety of 1970s rock styles, highlighting common aesthetic elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What artists/groups represent blues-based British rock?

<p>The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Yardbirds, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What song is often cited as one of the songs that most influenced the development of heavy metal in the late 70s and early 80s?

<p>Highway Star by Deep Purple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What group was blues-based with gothic touches?

<p>Black Sabbath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What groups were associated with Southern Rock?

<p>The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker Band.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stereotypes were associated with 'Southern Rock'?

<p>Images of the South such as hard-drinking men and pickup trucks with gun racks and Confederate flags.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the southern-influenced groups?

<p>ZZ Top and Santana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What non-southern American rock bands were influenced by blues?

<p>Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad, Three Dog Night, Aerosmith, Edgar Winter Group, Doobie Brothers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are concept albums?

<p>Self-contained artistic statements dealing with philosophical issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Post-1990s Classic Rock Perception

Rock music after the 1960s is often viewed through the lens of FM radio and cable television, leading to a different interpretation of classic rock.

From Singles to Albums

The shift in focus from singles to albums during the late 1960s allowed rock musicians to create cohesive artistic journeys, emphasizing albums as a complete musical experience.

Expanding Rock's Stylistic Range

Rock music began incorporating elements from other genres like classical, electronic, and jazz, expanding its musical range and offering new sonic possibilities.

The 'Hippie Aesthetic'

The 'Hippie Aesthetic' emphasized artistic responsibility by valuing musical and technological craftsmanship. It encouraged rock musicians to create sophisticated music exploring significant themes and issues.

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Centrality of the 'Hippie Aesthetic'

The 'Hippie Aesthetic' acted as a unifying thread across various rock styles in the 1970s, connecting diverse artists like Yes, the Eagles, and Allman Brothers Band. This shows how 1970s rock grew from the psychedelic movement.

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The Rolling Stones' Blues Influence

The Rolling Stones were a pioneer in introducing blues music to a wider audience, specifically white Americans, significantly influencing the rock scene.

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Blues-Based British Rock Guitarists

Bands like Cream and The Yardbirds featured influential guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, who brought a bluesy edge to British rock music.

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Blues Fusion in Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin

Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin blended traditional blues with acoustic folk and thematic experimentation, paving the way for a more diverse and dynamic rock soundscape.

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Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal

Black Sabbath emerged as pioneers of heavy metal by incorporating darker, gothic influences into their music, setting the tone for a new subgenre of rock.

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"Highway Star"'s Impact on Heavy Metal

"Highway Star" by Deep Purple is often credited as a pivotal influence on heavy metal's evolution in the late 1970s and 1980s.

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Black Sabbath's Origins

Black Sabbath, originally known as "Earth," featured members like Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne, who played a crucial role in shaping the sound of heavy metal.

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The Allman Brothers Band and Southern Rock

The Allman Brothers Band, with key figures like Duane Allman, contributed significantly to Southern rock under Capricorn Records, influencing the subgenre's distinctive sound.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd's Role in Southern Rock

Lynyrd Skynyrd, with their radio-friendly tracks produced by Al Cooper's Sounds of the South, played a significant role in popularizing Southern rock with a wider audience.

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Study Notes

Interpretations of Rock in the 1970s

  • Classic rock viewed as a corruption, with emphasis on the underground punk scene, including the rise of punk and new wave.
  • Post-1990 classic rock is perceived through FM radio and cable television's lens.
  • Misunderstanding of 1960s connection leads to exclusion of significant music, often due to lengthy track durations not fitting current radio formats.

Changes in Rock Music (1966-1969)

  • Shift in focus from singles to albums; albums viewed as cohesive artistic journeys.
  • Transition from dance-oriented music to a focus on music for attentive listening.

Expansion of Rock's Stylistic Range

  • Artists integrating classical, electronic, and jazz elements to broaden rock's musical scope.

The "Hippie Aesthetic"

  • Emphasizes musical and technological craftsmanship, viewed as an artistic responsibility.
  • Encourages rock musicians to produce sophisticated music addressing significant themes and issues.

Centrality of the Hippie Aesthetic

  • Unifying thread connecting diverse 1970s rock styles, such as Yes, the Eagles, Allman Brothers Band, and more.
  • Illustrates 1970s rock as an evolution of the psychedelic movement.

Blues-Based British Rock Artists

  • The Rolling Stones: Pioneers in introducing blues to white American audiences.
  • Cream and The Yardbirds: Featuring influential guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.
  • Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin: Melding traditional blues with acoustic folk and thematic experimentation.
  • Black Sabbath: Pioneers of heavy metal with darker, gothic influences.

Influence on Heavy Metal

  • "Highway Star" by Deep Purple frequently recognized as a pivotal influence on heavy metal's evolution in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Blues-Based Groups with Gothic Touches

  • Black Sabbath, formerly known as "Earth," featured members like Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne.

Groups Associated with Southern Rock

  • The Allman Brothers Band: Key figures include Duane Allman and produced by Tom Dowd under Capricorn Records.
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd: Emphasized radio-friendly tracks under Al Cooper's Sounds of the South.
  • Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band: Notable roots in country and bluegrass.

Stereotypes of Southern Rock

  • Associated imagery includes hard-drinking men and cultural symbols like pickup trucks and Confederate flags.

Southern-Influenced Rock Groups

  • ZZ Top: Electric-blues style with connections to Texas northern rock.
  • Santana: Combining Mexican influences with jazz and blues into "Latin rock," echoing the Allman Brothers' improvisation.

Non-Southern American Bands Influenced by Blues

  • Bands like Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad, and Aerosmith, with the latter drawing comparisons to the Rolling Stones in performance style.

Concept Albums

  • Defined as self-contained artistic creations addressing philosophical themes and embodying progressive rock's evolution.

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Test your knowledge of the interpretations of rock music in the 1970s with these flashcards covering Chapters 8 and 9. Explore the dual perspectives on classic rock and its evolution through punk and new wave influences. Perfect for students delving into the history of rock music.

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