Keith Richards : A Famous Writer

In the 1960s, Rock ‘n’ Roll was replaced in popularity by other branches of rock such as Acid Rock, Psychedelic Rock and Hard Rock as a hippie counter culture arose, mainly to protest against the Vietnam war. These new forms of rock provided social commentary on the wide range of assassinations and anti-civil rights actions that infested the country, and united those that wanted to end them. They too celebrated anti-authority actions, but now they were used to promote peace and drugs. Americans—mainly college students—were still rebelling against societal constraints, but instead of fighting against the conformity of white suburbia and their parents, they were uniting to fight against U.S. governmental authority. Rock in the 1960s still mainly appealed to the younger generations, but its influence was spreading. Folk Rock (Bob Dylan) was playing in protest, reminding the individuals there that they were fighting for peace, and Psychedelic Rock—which replicated or enhanced the mind altering experience of psychedelic drugs—created a soothing and new atmosphere in the U.S. Music festivals such as Woodstock in 1969 sprung up to promote peace, do drugs, listen to music, and enjoy being alive and young.6 However, this element of extreme partying and pleasure, eventually brought a few stars to early deaths, such as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. In the

Not many people did rock in the sixties but Jerry sure did.Jerry Garcia was the best rock musician of the 1960’s.He played at the woodstock concert.He also, Played 25 different types of guitars. Not only that but he played in the band the grateful dead.

The Rolling Stones, self-acclaimed and fan-supported, is “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” The Rolling Stones is well into its fifth decade performing together as a group. They are the longest lived, continuous performing band in the history of music. From the band’s early British beginnings through the present, The Rolling Stones has continued to adapt its music to the sounds and styles of the past five decades, to remain ever visible and popular in the eyes of the world. The “Stones,” as the band has become known by, was formed by the blues-loving London born, childhood friends, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Over the period following Jagger’s and Richards’ chance reunion on a train at the Dartford

Jimi Hendrix is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who is widely considered to be the most important electric guitarist in the history of music. Although Hendrix is known for his outstanding ability to play the guitar, he is also a very famous name in Blues music. He played the acoustic guitar but is known for his outstanding ability to play the electric guitar. With songs such as Red House, Here My Train A Comin', and Born Under a Bad Sign, Hendrix is considered to be in the Chicago category and quickly made his way into the history of Blues music.

Tom Petty was born on October 20, 1950 in Gainesville Florida. He is currently 65 years old. Tom Petty’s full name Thomas Earl Petty. (AKA Thomas Petty or Tom Petty.) His gender is male. Tom Petty’s mother and fathers names are Earl Petty (that is where Tom Petty got his middle name) and Katherine Petty. He has one brother named Bruce Petty. Tom Petty was very poor growing up. He went to Howard Bishop Middle School only for 9th grade. Tom Petty was really quiet. Earl Petty (his father) was a salesman who was very abusive. Tom Petty’s first band was at the age of 14, he left high school at age 17 to tour with his country- influenced rock band Mudcrutch.

Jimi hendrix was born in 1942, in Seattle, Washington, and was being able to learn to play guitar as a teenager. He later grew up to become a famous rock legend who was know to make the crowds excited and audiences by doing things that other haven't done before. 1960s he was the innovative electric guitar playing one of the best performances at Woodstock in 1969. He later performed "The Star Spangled Banner." He was also know for The album, and its 1968 successors - Axis: Bold As Love and the seminal blues-oriented developments of Electric Ladyland. Jimi Hendrix died in 1970 from a drug-related complications,which he made a huge in impact on the world of Rock Music and remaining popular to this day. Still today he will be know as one of

In May of 1969 he was on trial for possession of heroin and hashish, which was found in his flight bag at a Toronto Airport. According to Annette York’s article for Rolling Stone: “It took three days of testimony and a jury deliberation of eight hours before Hendrix was found not guilty”. Nevertheless, Hendrix was known to consume excessive amounts of alcohol: to the point where he would become physically violent. Also he was an avid marijuana smoker, and he also experimented with LSD, amphetamine, and cocaine. Even though, Jimi Hendrix possessed unconventional tactics and met an untimely death, his long lasting influence on the instrumentation of the guitar, popular culture, and the rock n’ roll era is still appreciated to this day. According to Rolling Stone: “Well over a dozen books have been written about Hendrix, including tomes by both Redding and Mitchell; David Henderson 'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky is generally considered to be the most authoritative bio, while Charles R. Cross's Room Full of Mirrors delves deepest into Hendrix's early years in Seattle.” Songs of Jimi Hendrix has also been covered by musicians such as: Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Ice-T, and Nigel Kennedy. As you can see, Jimi Hendrix was a pivotal innovator for rock music in the 1960s: his inventive and originate display of masterful rhythmic brilliance on the electric guitar was a young yet marvelous

In 1964, The Rolling Stones catapulted to fame amid outrage and controversy about the surliness of their demeanor and the length of their hair. The Stones were considered "dangerous" and riots and scenes of hysteria erupted wherever they played. "Today, they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, winners of the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and on the cover of TIME magazine" (RIAA; History 2 of 4). "There's nothing new about pop and rock music finding its roots in the anger and rebellion of young people, and there's nothing new in older people expressing unrealistic fears about that music" (RIAA; History 3 of 4). History has shown us that what may be initially perceived as objectionable is actually only the reaction of a new or different experience.

This American guitarist, singer, and songwriter is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music and his songs are electrifying and his videos great to view. Chuck Berry whose full name is Charles Edward Anderson came out with such great hits in the 50s as “Maybellene”, “Roll Over Beethoven”, “Rock and Roll Music”, and “Johnny B. Goode”. He performed in such a way which left a lasting impression and greatly influenced rock music.

An occurrence of their rising fame was the Rolling Stones’ song “Satisfaction.”.It was different than any other protest song previously made about that time. Instead of a few lyrics against the era, it conveyed an eloquent message. The song, recorded in 1965, was a breaking point for their career, the aim of it was to express a distinct “dis-satisfaction” with the way conditions were. It was the pop/rock equivalent of Bob Dylan and other folk/protest musicians’ greatest hits (“...No Satisfaction.” This song rationalized the rough, prejudiced days of the existing time during that era. Speaking of which, in December of 1969, the Rolling Stones played their last concert of that decade, they were joined with multiple other musicians to create a movement that would contribute to a new rock era, and a new look at music as it was (Carter). They paved way and influenced many other great musicians that would later take after their style. The Rolling Stones left an everlasting impression on music after their first appearance in the early

     The Rolling Stones were the second most successful band of the British invasion and dived into the mainstream with their hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” The Rolling Stones had a more aggressive style with loud guitar tones and driving rhythms. And while The Beatles touched on more clean-cut topics, the Stones shocked people with songs about casual drug use and careless sex. Other influential bands of the British Invasion include The Who, Cream, and The Kinks who are now some of rocks greatest legends.

Despite serving for only one year as a paratrooper, Jimi was medically discharged in 1962 due to injury (Murray). However, during his short time in the military, Hendrix formed a band with fellow soldier, Billy Cox, and played for troops all over the country (“Jimi Hendrix Biography”). When Hendrix was discharged, he and Cox formed the band the King Kasuals, and played regularly in Nashville, TN (“Jimi Hendrix Biography”). While in Tennessee, Jimi played not only on the bass with the King Kasuals, but as an accompanist to many musicians throughout the city (Murray). A few of these musicians were Little Richard, the Isley Brothers, King Curtis, and Curtis Knight with whose manager, Ed Chaplin, he signed a contract with. This contract, however, failed, and Jimi moved himself and his band “Jimmy James and the Blue Flames” to New York in 1965. ‘Cafe Wha?’, in Greenwich Village, NY, was the club “Jimmy James and the Blue Flames” frequented most to perform in. When witnessing one of the band 's’ performances, concert-goer, Linda Keith, suggested to her friend Chas Chandler, former bassist of the band The Animals and new found music manager and producer (Armstrong).

In total, they won three Grammys for “Best Rock and Roll Album,” “Lifetime Achievement Award,” and “Best Music Video,” along with a Grammy Hall of Fame and multiple MTV, Billboards, NME, and Porin awards. In one of their top songs “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” Mick Jagger got 500,000 cubans to sing along during their first ever concert in the country, also the first British rock group to play Havana and an event that made rock’n’roll history. These awards and achievements are all because of how different The Rolling Stones were compared to other bands. They were such a successful and amazing band that they, along with everyone else, gave themselves the title of, “The Worlds Greatest Rock & Roll Band” of the late 1960’s. They accomplished more than most rock bands making themselves superior to other bands and being an award-winning

The day was May 19th, 2012. My girlfriends and I were headed to the 321 Local. We were on our way to see Sid Wilson of Slipknot. We couldnt be more excited. As we walked into the venue, I almost fell right into somebody's lap. I was so embarresed. As I looked up, the man whose lap I'd fallen into smiled at me. “Hi, Im Alex, but you can call me Snowflake.”

The Rolling Stones was a band that was formed in London that stormed across America. Their image was posted as “Bad Boys”, they wrote music that was a faster version of Chicago blues. This took a shift later which they wrote about other social problems in their music. They were a popular band and recorded over three hundred plus songs to this date. most of their songs resonated with the general population and how they felt at the time.