Rock and Roll in the 1960s Rock and roll in the 1960s undertook some major changes. The style of music referred to, as rock and roll simply became known as rock during the 1960s. Many new artists came about during this time period that were instrumental in the development of a completely new generation. This period was an enlightenment to many young people who started experimenting with new things. Rock and roll has commonly been …showed first 75 words of 542 total…

…showed last 75 words of 542 total…s has drastically influenced music today. The 60s was also the first time period to talk about real life issues in music and not just sugarcoated topics. The 60s was a great period for music. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Koskoff, Ellen. The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Vol 3. New York: Garland Publishing Company, 2001. Bonds, Ray. The Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock. Vol 3. New York: Harmony Books, 1977. Barnes, T. “Woodstock Facts.” 1969 Woodstock Festival and Concert. <http://woodstock69.com/>.