HIST105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs
30 Nov 2016
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Rock n roll after the music died: the american music scene in 1960. The brill building as an example of vertical integration. Was a hub for the early music industry. Boasted a massive roster of some of the best musicians in the business. Record label execs controlled the music and altered it whenever they wanted. By the beginning of the 60"s and became the top folk band. Woody guthrie, pete seeger and the weavers. The weavers were put on a blacklist that targeted them as communists or radicals. John f kennedy first american president born in the 20th century. Early life spent moving around the country. Trained clarinetist, but influenced by buddy holly, elvis and johnny cash. Studies journalism but his real passion was always music. Became involved in a very active political folk scene. Was a musical journalist offering hard hitting commentary on current affairs. Dylan as a reflection of kennedy-era idealism.
