The Sixties
The “Swinging Sixties” was a time when music, style, and a hope for peace and freedom came together as a protest against authority and war. The new music with thoughtful lyrics provided youth with an escape from the everyday pressures of being a teenager. Technological advances allowed teenagers to listen to music on loud, clear stereo systems. New television shows and movies kept everyone entertained. The first man walked on the moon, and blacks obtained equal rights. Hippies experimented with drugs and rebelled against Middle American society. As a result, America was changed forever. Elvis Presley was responsible for making rock ‘n’ roll the music of the sixties. He was one of the first stars of rock ‘n’ roll and influenced numerous performers. Elvis, otherwise know as the king, was born in Tupelo Mississippi. At the age of thirteen, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee. His fame soon started with “Heartbreak Hotel.” This hit song was only the beginning of his successful career. One of the things that contributed to his fame was his controversial stage performances. On stage, his tough rebellious manner excited shrieking girls and brought many to tears. Presley performed sexually suggestive movements which appealed
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