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1960s Psychedelic Rock podcast
In the second half of the 1960s, rock music became mind-blowing – 1960s Psychedelic Rock podcast.
Psychedelic rock emerged as a new music genre in the mid-1960s.
The music wanted to expand the mind and replicate the effects of hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD and magic mushrooms.
The light shows and silent movies projected onto the wall behind the band, all became a part of the concert.
The approach to psychedelia was different on either side of the Atlantic. In Britain the music involved more special effects and changing time signatures, accompanied by whimsical lyrics. Whereas, in America the music was more blues based and enjoyed long meandering guitar solos.
New bands emerged, Pink Floyd, 13th Floor Elevators and many others but by the end of the 1960s the golden age of psychedelic rock was all-but over.
1960s Psychedelic Rock podcast
This is the original radio broadcast and contains all of the music played in the show.
Original broadcast: Access North West 7 October 2019.
PLAYLIST
The Kinks – See My Friends
Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit
Tomorrow – My White Bicycle
Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
Electric Prunes – I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)
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RocknRoll Unravelled tells the story of rock’n’roll from its roots up until mid-1970s punk. Not just the story of the music but also the social events such as the Vietnam War and Civil Rights struggle because they had such an influence on the music.
