MU121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Gershwin Prize, Stevie Wonder
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After more than 60 years of slow change in societal attitudes toward civil rights, we can now view rock music as a driving force in this process. Rock continues a soundtrack for an international tradition of each generation finding the means for its own independence. Important photographers have seen their work shown at museums internationally. Making documentation of rock a noble field in itself. In mid 80s, group of rock industry officials began a foundation called the rock and roll hall of fame. Library of congress created special government award specifically for lifetime achievement in popular song called the gershwin prize. First 3 honourees were paul simon, stevie wonder, and paul mccartney. Rock has increased presence on broadway as well. Writing about rock took very serious turn in the late 60s. Publications like new york"s village voice began to take rock music very seriously. In last several decades, rock criticism has achieved mainstream acceptance in many american publications.
