Music in the 1960’sBy: Logan Pickral

What Type of Music?

Rock-n-Roll:Although Rock-n-Roll has been around for a long time, it had it’s big break in the 1960’s. The roots of Rock-n-Roll go as far back as the big swing bands. Another source of Rock-n-Roll is the Blues. In the early 1960’s, pop music was fading away and Rock-n-Roll was taking it’s place. During this time, artist were expected to write and produce their own songs.

Rock-n-Roll Stars:

The Beatles is a band that started in the 1940’s and became famous in the early 1960’s. Known as the British Invasion, this band became a huge hit all over the world. The Beatles have won more awards then any other band in history.

Elvis Presley was a big singer in the 1960’s. He is know as the king of rock. He had a wife and one daughter. On August 16, 1977 Elvis died from a drug overdose.

More musicians from the 1960’s

Site sources

http://www.spectropop.com/hmadanibrief.html

http://www.clt.astate.edu/jbonner/summary%20of%20beatles.htm

http://www.biography.com/people/elvis-presley-9446466