MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. Bob Dylan cont’da. Albumsb. Change in 1965II. Folk Rocka. Originb. ArtistsOutline of Current Lecture I. Supergroup II. Country Rocka. Originb. General style characteristicsc. ArtistsIII. Alternative Countrya. Influencesb. Blendc. Characteristicsd. PerformersCurrent Lecture- Supergroup: members of the band had already gotten their fame from being in other groups and now they came together to form a new bando Ex: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young - Country Rocko Developed S. California, c. 1968o General style characteristics: Rock rhythm section (drums, electric bass, piano, electric lead guitar) combine with country swing band (acoustic rhythm guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, pedal steel guitar) Bass often plays decorated 2-beat bass line Twangy lead guitar sound Nasally vocals, southern/country accents Close vocal harmoniesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Stiff (country-like rhythms Even beat subdivisions, often played on ride cymbal Song topics often about love gone bado Artists Byrds, Sweetheart of the Rodeo (1968)- Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, Kevin Kelley- Same band as folk rock but the country rock version Flying Burrito Brothers, Gilded Palace of Sin (1969)- Parsons, Hillman, Pete Kleinow, Chris Etheridge Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Bad Moon Rising” - John Fogarty, Tom Fogarty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford- About the war conflict in the world during that time Eagles, On the Border (1974)- Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, Don Felder- Leadon quits complaining they are going “too country”- Brought in Joe Walsh for next album Hotel California- Alternative Country (1980s and onward)o Influenced by country-style works of Bob Dylan Neil Young Gram Parsonso Blend of Old Timey (Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers) and punk (Black Flag, the Clash)o Characteristics: Basic guitar bands (not much piano use) Augmented by country string band Electric bands with acoustic rhythm Use of distortion (guitars and vocals) Social, political topics (blue collar sentiments), some love songso Performers include: Steve Earle Jason and the Scorchers The Old 97s Palace Uncle Tupelo --- Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, Mike Heidorn- “Graveyard Shift” Son Volt (Farrar, Heidorn) Wilco
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