Life style
SEX & DRUGS
The life style of popular rock and roll associated with sex and drugs. Many rock and roll star of the original (and jazz and bluescounterparts), known as a hard-drinking, hard-living character. During the life of the 1960's many stars became more widely known, helped by an increase in the underground rock press. Musicians attract the attention of «groupies» (girls who followed musicians) who spend time together and often do sexual favors from members of the band. Read More>>>>
fashion
Rock and fashion have been inextricably linked. The figures, from the leather-clad hard rockers like Gene Vincent soon influenced a younger generation on both sides of the ocean. The culture war has erupted in the mid-1960s in Great Britain to compete between the "Mods" (followers of high fashion, expensive styles) and "Rockers" (who wore T-shirts and items leather); followers of each style has their favorite music acts, who eagerly came into conflict with the record's release praising one style and disparaging another (the Mods versus Rockers controversy would form the backdrop to the WHO rock opera Quadrophenia). In 1960, the Beatles took the discount MOP above collarlessblazers, Beatle boots and fashionable.Read More>>>>
"authentic"
rock fans and musicians have always struggled with the paradox of "selling" - to be considered "authentic" rock music, must keep a certain distance from the world of company and commercial construction, but it is widely accepted that some compromises must be made to succeed and to make music available to the public. This dilemma creates friction between musicians and fans, with some bands going to try to avoid the appearance of "selling" (while finding ways to earn a lucrative living). In some styles of rock, like punk and heavy metal, a player who is supposed to have "sold" for commercial purposes can be labeled with a "poseur" demeaning term.Read More>>>>
social causes
Love and peace are very common theme in rock music in the years 1960 and 1970. Rock musicians often try to solve social problems directly as commentary or calls to action. During the Vietnam War the first stone songs of protest was heard, inspired by the songs of folk musicians like Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, which ranged from abstract evocations of peace Peter, Paul & Mary "If I had a hammer" debate to blunt anti-establishment Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young "Ohio". Other musicians, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono, a voice in their anti-war sentiment both in their music and in public statements.Read More>>>>
R&R Religion
Interprets as Pete Townshend have explored the spiritual aspects in their work. A common use of "rock god" acknowledges the religious term quality of the adulation of rock stars receive. John Lennon became famous for his statement in 1966 that the Beatles were "bigger than Jesus." However, he later said that this statement is misunderstood and is not intended to be anti-Christian.
Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, King Diamond, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Marilyn Manson, Slayer and many others were also accused of this vicious circle, immoral or have a "bad" influence on their listeners. anti-religious sentiment also appeared in the punk and hardcore. There are examples of the song "burden" by Minor Threat, famous logo and name of the band Bad Religion and criticism of Christianity and all religion is an important theme in punk Anarcho-punk/Crust.Read More>>>>
