Sixties Rock: Garage, Psychedelic, and Other Satisfactions

by Michael Hicks

Book Overview

Unlike their rock 'n' roll predecessors, many rock musicians of the mid-sixties came to consider themselves as artists--self-consciously presenting themselves as creators of a new sonic medium. Sixties Rock offers a provocative look at these artists and their innovations in two pivotal rock genres: garage rock and psychedelic music. Delving into everything from harmony to hardware, Michael Hicks shows what makes this music tick and what made...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252069153
• ISBN13: 9780252069154
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"