Rock n’ Roll 60’s-90’s

1. Rock n’ Roll 60’s-90’s

2. Crossroads Eric Clapton (1945- ) * Began career as a rhythm and blues guitarist for the Roosters and Casey Jones and the Engineers. • Abandoned performing to study guitar techniques of blues masters Robert Johnson, Skip James, Bill BillBroonzy, Blind Boy Fuller, and B. B. King. • Was determined to transfer King’s style into rock and roll. • During the mid-60s he played with the Blues Breakers and the Yardbirds. • He’s been inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame 3 times • Achieved fame by covering Bob Marly’s“I Shot the Sheriff” (click only play a few min) • Clapton earned the nickname ‘Slowhand’ • The song “Tears in Heaven” (Click) was inspired by the death of his son. Clapton with B. B. King. SOURCES: Shirley, 80-81; http://www.eric-clapton.co.uk/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton

3. Eric Clapton -Cream • In 1966 Clapton formed Cream with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. • Cream combined “aggressive covers of blues standards” like “Crossroads” and “I’m So Glad” with their own “off-beat, drug-inspired tunes.” • In concert Cream was “thunderously loud” and would expand “3 minute songs into 20-30 minute improvisations.” • Disraeli Gears’ release marked the band’s success in the U.S. as well. Their 1968 double album, Wheels of Fire, reached #1. Cream SOURCES: Shirley, 81-83. http://www.eric-clapton.co.uk/

4. Top Concept Albums of the 70’s • Tommy- The Who • Desperado- The Eagles • Welcome to My Nightmare- Alice Cooper • Paranoid- Black Sabbath • The Wall- Pink Floyd

5. Members: * Freddie Mercury- lead vocals, piano *Brian May- guitar, vocals * John Deacon- bass * Roger Taylor- drums, vocals -Inducted in 2001 Had 18 studio albums -Freddie Mercury’s Favorite Track was “Somebody to Love” -Queen’s Longest track – Bohemian Rhapsody “A Kind of Magic” last tour -Mercury died 11-24-91 From AIDS related phenomena Queen This Crest was created by Freddie. It’s a combination of the band members astrological signs: 2 Leos, a Cancer and a Vergo. (click crest for song)

6. Heavy Metal Gained a following with bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple, ending with bands like AC DC, Judas Priest, and Motorhead.

7. Black Sabbath “Paranoid”

8. Click Here

9. R&B/Pop/Funk • Primarily a genre of African American artists • Heavy use of bass • Rhythm emphasized over melody

10. Earth, Wind, & Fire Sly & The Family Stone Stevie Wonder

11. The Jackson Five

12. First gained recognition with his brothers in the Jackson Five appearing on Ed Sullivan in 1969. • Their first three singles were hits: “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “I’ll Be There.” • Inducted in 1997(Click)

13. Different Directions SOURCE: Shirley, 109. While the majority of Americans were listening to folk and soft rock artists like James Taylor, Carole King and Neil Young, musicians playing “hard rock,” “heavy metal,” “art rock,” and “glam rock” were becoming popular to fans who missed the “energy, spectacle and sheer volume of late 1960s rock and roll.”

14. Hard Rock Led Zeppelin (1995) * Fronted by “squealing tenor” Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page. • Not very conscientious about crediting their “borrowed” lyrics and tunes from old blues songs. The music was so loud it hardly mattered. • Led Zeppelin IV (1971) aka Zoso, featured “part acoustic ballad, part heavy metal anthem” “Stairway to Heaven.”(click here) Released the “more sophisticated and “challenging” House of the Holy in 1973. • Other Songs: Kashmir, Communication Breakdown, Immigrant Song • Influenced Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Guns’n’ Roses, and Metallica. • In 1980, Zeppelin said they could not continue as a group without Bonham (died) Robert Plant- vocalist Jimmy Page- guitar John Bonham-drums John Paul Jones- keyboard, bass STOP SOURCES: Shirley, 109-110. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin

15. “Art Rock” SOURCE: Shirley, 110. Rock and Roll began to attract artists with backgrounds in classical and jazz music. From the late 60s bands such as Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Jethro Tull, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer represented what some have called “art rock.” One of the most influential art rock bands was Pink Floyd.

16. Pink Floyd (1996) • Originally a cover band that played offbeat versions of blues tunes. Name borrowed from obscure Georgia blues artists Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. Led by the “unpredictable” Syd Barrett from 1965-1968. • Syd Barrett was the original guitarist. • The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd: • Spectrum 5 • Meggadeaths • Screaming Abdabs • Tea Set • Pink Floyd Sound Pink Floyd in the early 70s. SOURCES: Shirley, 112-113. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd

17. In 1967 released Piper at the Gates of Dawn which featured the “wild, drug-inspired instrumental ‘Interstellar Overdrive.’” 1973’s Dark Side of the Moon was the “first album to introduce electronic experimental music to a mass audience.” It featured a U.S. Top 20 single (“Money”), and hit #1 in the U.S. chart. BEST SELLING ALBUM!!! In 1979 they released The Wall with the hit “Another Brick in the Wall.” It became the third best-selling album of all time, worldwide, after Michael Jackson’s Thriller and The Eagles’ Greatest Hits.

18. Dark Side of the Rainbow * Dark Side of the Rainbow – also known as Dark Side of Oz or The Wizard of Floyd – refers to the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon with the visual portion of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz." The title of the music video mashup-like experience comes from a combination of the album title, the album cover, and the film's song "Over the Rainbow". Band members and others involved in the making of the album state that any relationship between the two works of art is merely a coincidence. There are various approaches regarding when to start synchronizing The Dark Side of the Moon audio with the film. Several involve the MGM lion as the cue. Most suggest the third roar.

19. Performances had a theatrical mixture of science fiction and old movies Performed by singers wearing outrageous clothing, makeup, hairstyles, etc.

20. KISS (2014)

21. KISS Gene “Demon” Paul “Starchild” Tommy “Space Ace Current members: * Paul Stanley – rhythm guitar, lead vocals Gene Simmons – bass guitar, lead vocals Tommy Thayer – lead guitar, vocals Eric Singer – drums, vocals Eric “Catman”

22. Kiss • Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley “used simpler, more formulaic rock tunes and a more cartoonish, less-threatening stage presence” to become one of the nation’s most popular bands during the mid 1970s. Original Lineup (from left): Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, and Paul Stanley. SOURCES: Shirley, 122. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_%28band%29

23. click • World wide sales reaches over 100 million records. • #1 Songs: None. The highest they ever got was #7 with Beth. • Kiss has been named in many "Top" lists. • They include Number 10 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock', • 9th on 'The Greatest Metal Bands' list by MTV, • 56th on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", • 26th on Gibson's "50 Greatest American Rock Bands". • On April 10, 2014, Kiss was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, nearly 15 years after becoming eligible. *elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics

24. David Bowie

25. David Bowie (1947- ) • Born David Robert Jones in London, England. • Before he became famous musician, Bowie was studying to be a(n) artist. • Began as a folk singer, but soon shifted to a “louder, more theatrical style.” • In 1971 released Hunky Dory which included “Queen Bitch,” “Oh! You Pretty Things,” and “Kooks.” • In 1972 the release of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars made him an international star. The album told the story of a gifted but misunderstood rock star from outer space. In a tribute to Jimi Hendrix it featured hard, aggressive rock and roll and inspired performances by Bowie and guitarist Mick Ronson. • Used MTV to his advantage in the 90’s David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. SOURCES: Shirley, 115-117. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie

26. SONGS Changes Fame Let’s Dance Oh Pretty Things Space Oddity Queen Bitch Rebel Rebel Heroes

27. * 2Grammy Awards * 3 BRIT Awards.[201] • Throughout his career he has sold an estimated 140 million albums. • In the United Kingdom, he has been awarded 9 Platinum, 11 Gold and 8 Silver albums • United States, 5 Platinum and 7 Gold. • In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 39th on their list of the 100 Greatest Rock Artists of All Time & the 23rd best singer of all time. • Bowie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 17 January 1996.

28. Elton John

29. Elton John (1947- ) • Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Pinner, England. • In 1969 released his first album, Empty Sky. In 1970 had better success with his album, Elton John, because of “Your Song.” • Was known for his live performances with huge sunglasses and wild onstage antics. • Honky Chateau (1972) captured some of that energy and rose to #1 on the pop charts as did his next 6 albums. • Popular mid-70s singles included: “Benny and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” and “Philadelphia Freedom.” Click

30. Trivia • He has had at least one charted Billboard hit every year from 1970-2009. • Ranked #17 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll. • In 2007, Forbes Magazine reported his earnings to be approximately $53 million for the year • Names The Beatles as a major musical inspiration and became friends with all the members of the band. • Plays Yamaha concert grand pianos. • Estimated in 2006 to have sold 250 million albums during his career

31. Awards * Lion King • 1995 Oscar • 1995 Grammy • 2004 Golden Globe • 1975 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

32. American Misfit Rock & Roll SOURCE: Shirley, 120. Kiss, Alice Cooper, Iggy and the Stooges, and the New York Dolls represented glam rock American style, but with a harsher, grittier image. The unofficial leader of this movement was Lou Reed.

33. Alice Cooper • Born Vincent Furnier (1948- ). Delighted and terrified fans with his ghoulish makeup and costumes. • “Hard, aggressive anthems” like “I’m 18” and “School’s Out” celebrated teen life and defiance of authority. • Appeared I the movie ‘Dark Shadows’ Click Alice Cooper SOURCES: Shirley, 121-122. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Cooper

34. Alternative Music • Groups built underground followings • Constantly touring • Low-budget albums • Combined punk w/ folk music & mainstream music

35. REM • Formed in 1980 • Michael Stipe-lead singer. • Throughout R.E.M.'s career, its members sought to highlight social and political issues. • to be one of the United States' "most liberal and politically correct rock groups • R.E.M. helped raise funds for environmental, feminist and human rights causes, and were involved in campaigns to encourage voter registration. • Sold over 85 million records • Inducted in 2007 • “It’s The End of the World As We Know It (And I feel fine) • -1987

36. The Police

37. The Police • Formed in 1977 • The phenomenal success of The Police would launch the solo career of its lead singer Sting. • During the 1980s he would become one of the most popular singers in the UK and US. • 5 tours • “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” • Inducted in 2003 Stewart Copeland, Sting, Andy Summers. Sources: Shirley, 134. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Police

38. Hair Bands/ Glam Metal Heavy metal songs Pop-influenced catchy hooks Guitar riffs Shred guitar solos Very long hair Use of makeup Gaudy clothing (tight jeans, spandex, headbands)

39. Whitesnake click

40. Poison click

42. Michael Jackson—the Thriller album Click

43. Thriller • During the 70s Michael split his time between tours and recordings with his brothers and his own projects (“Ben” and The Wiz.) • In 1979 released his first solo album Off the Wall with hits “Rock with You” and “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough.” • Thriller-Remains the best-selling album of all time • Won 8 Grammy's • Sales estimated between 75-110 million copies sold to date • First to use videos as promotional tours • “Billie Jean” & “Beat It”

44. Thriller (1982) • Produced by Quincy Jones, Thriller featured a duet with Paul McCartney (“The Girl Is Mine”), “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean.” • The videos featured his considerable dancing talent. • 1987 saw the release of Bad, another “impressive recording of slickly produced ballads and dance tunes” which sold almost 20 million copies. • In 1991 he released Dangerous with songs containing a “coldness and bitterness that far fewer listeners could relate to.” • “From the Bottom of My Heart,” to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. (2005) Most successful recording of all time. Sources: Shirley, 143-144. Yahoo! Images. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson

45. Music videos and MTV • In 1980 the advent of 24-hour music video programming by MTV would change the face of rock and roll. • The way musicians looked and acted on their videos began to be more important than how they sounded on their records. • Groups like Duran Duran and Aha, known more for their good looks than their good music, rose to the top of the pop charts. • MTV would be instrumental in launching the careers of Madonna and Michael Jackson. Source: Shirley, 137-138.

46. Female Artists of the 80s Whiney Houston Madonna Cyndi Lauper

47. Concerts for Charity Using their celebrity & music to teach awareness, many celebrities participated in various concerts & songs to raise money for various charities in the 80s. Many of these concerts carry on today.

48. Live Aid

49. USA for Africa

50. Farm Aid