1960s
The 1960's were a time of major political and social change. These changes were primarily fuelled by the youth of the time. Their parents had come from life in both the great depression of the 1930's as well as World War II, and were on a whole more conservative than their children, a fact the younger generation did not like. In the early 60's the electronic media (Television and radio) became an important communication tool, as opposed to the largely print based media of previous decades. With change came a profound increase in the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information, which in turn influenced a generation to become much more active in politics and other affairs which affected them, than what the previous generations would have been. The youth culture aimed to change all of the contradictions that remained unchanged from their parent's culture. Examples of this move for change and progress included politics, religion, class struggle, racial issues, and the Vietnam war, but the area in which this change was most visible was in the arena of popular music, which too had become a tool for the communication of ideas. James Douglas (Jim) Morrison was born in Melbourne, Florida on December 8th, 1943. He was the son of a R
" This generation had one of the largest populations of any generation, ever. They changed the way people thought. The hippies were simply reacting to changes in society and, in reacting to these changes, left an indelible mark on the history books of our time. Daley, were a sign of respect of King. It was where all of the violence and aggression of protesting was laid aside and the true ambiance of the 60's was expressed. But the violence still did not stop. This is an example of how rock music analysed and dealt with issues of the day. " (Macken, 1980: p23) "Rock, the music of the Sixties, was a music of spontaneity. The war in Vietnam increased trouble in America. Manzarek saw a performance by a group called the 'Psychedelic Rangers', and asked guitarist Robbie Krieger and drummer John Densmore whether they would be interested in joining the group. This was also the origin of Morrison's well known phrase "There are things known and things unknown and in between them are the doors". These kids were known as the hippies. As a result, single mothers were forced into the labor market, and with these jobs came independence.
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