Discuss how rock influenced culture in the 1950s1970s.
How did rock n roll reflect and influence American culture in the 1950s through 1970s? Focus on one subgenre (early rock, hippie rock, heavy metal etc). Your response should include how the chosen subgenre was a reaction to events in American history and how the music in turn affected American culture.
Who are the key figures?
What were the musicians responding to?
How did the chosen sub-genre reflect to feeling of the musicians?
Did the music have an effect on the listeners and how?
