Independent 60`s Research

The 1960`s was an era which witnessed a massive change in society, especially in music. Before 1963 the music was very much following the same style of the previous decade 1950`s which saw the success of artists such as Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers.In 1963 caused by a number of social changes music began to change and continued to do so throughout the whole decade.The Civil Rights Movement  immensely impacted the mood in society which reflected within music as did the assassination of President Kennedy.
The "British Invasion"which welcomed the arrival of The Beatles and the remarkable hype and controversy they brought with them into the music scene, changed the complete history of music by amending societies view and the way society interacted with music.
During 1960`s Motown, Protest music and Rock music also emerged and evolved during this era.

Independent Research

Group Assessment 18th February

I have now been placed into my group for the assessment .Together as a group we will be creating an original 60`s  Motown style song, and an original 70`s Glam rock style song, for both songs we will be creating our own pieces of music.