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What is FM radio?
Beginning in 1967, DJ Tom Donahue began broadcasting much longer recordings of rock and psychedelic music on KMPX in San Francisco, effectively beginning the concept of FM radio as a medium for popular music.
What are Kesey acid tests?
Experiments conducted by author Ken Kesey and a group of friends known as the Merry Pranksters where, for a dollar, a person could take LSD while they were treated to a variety of sonic and visual effects.
Which group wanted to play 'the blues in technicolor'?
Big Brother and the Holding Company
Acid tests were primarily held in LA.
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What song features a keyboard solo by Ray Manzarek?
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The Grateful Dead exclusively played blues.
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Most of Big Brother and the Holding Company's hit songs were original compositions.
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The Grateful Dead released more hit singles than any other band in the late 1960s.
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Donovan's earliest recordings are in the Chicago blues tradition.
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Which group headlined the Human Be-In?
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Donovan's music focuses on the dark side of psychedelia.
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Janis Joplin was the lead singer of which group?
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When did the first successful free form FM radio show occur?
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What genres are combined in 'Sunshine Superman'?
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The Trips Festival was a large scale acid test.
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What features does 'Dark Star' by the Grateful Dead have?
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Who produced the first successful FM radio program?
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Which group or artist's music has become popular through the trading of bootleg recordings of live concerts?
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Kesey acid tests included all of the following EXCEPT:
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Which member of the Grateful Dead studied classical music composition?
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Which group took their name from an eighteenth century poem by William Blake?
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Donovan was a San Francisco musician.
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Study Notes
FM Radio and Its Impact
- In 1967, DJ Tom Donahue pioneered FM radio for popular music at KMPX, San Francisco, introducing longer rock and psychedelic music recordings.
Kesey Acid Tests
- Conducted by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, these experiments allowed participants to take LSD while experiencing various audio-visual effects for a dollar.
Musical Influences and Groups
- Big Brother and the Holding Company expressed a desire to "play the blues in technicolor."
- Jefferson Airplane headlined the Human Be-In, a significant event in psychedelic culture.
- Janis Joplin was the lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company.
- The Grateful Dead's music is not limited to blues, but blends diverse genres.
Notable Musical Works
- "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" by The Doors features a keyboard solo by Ray Manzarek.
- "Sunshine Superman" combines elements of psychedelia and folk music.
- "Dark Star" by the Grateful Dead incorporates Robert Hunter's poetry and lengthy improvised instrumental solos.
Radio and Media Trends
- The first successful free-form FM radio show occurred in 1967, showcasing the evolving landscape of radio broadcasting.
- Tom Donahue was responsible for producing the first successful FM radio program.
Controversies and Misconceptions
- Most of Big Brother and the Holding Company's hits were cover songs, not original compositions.
- The Grateful Dead did not exclusively release hit singles compared to other artists of the late 1960s.
- Donovan, while associated with psychedelic music, did not originate in the Chicago blues tradition, nor was he a San Francisco musician.
Live Performances and Recordings
- The Grateful Dead gained popularity through the exchange of bootleg recordings from their live concerts, establishing a unique relationship with their audience.
- The Trips Festival was characterized as a large-scale acid test, merging live music and psychedelic experiences.
Notable Members and Contributions
- Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead studied classical music composition, enriching the band's musical complexity.
- The Doors derived their name from an 18th-century poem by William Blake, reflecting their artistic influences and themes.
Key Figures and Events
- Not included during the Kesey Acid Tests were speeches by Timothy Leary, emphasizing a focus on experiential rather than theoretical discussions.
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Explore key terms and definitions from Chapter 18 on psychedelic trends. This quiz covers important concepts such as FM radio's influence on music and the Kesey Acid Tests that shaped the psychedelic movement. Test your knowledge and dive into the cultural changes of the 1960s.
