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…types of music, including country-rock and folk-rock. Dylan influenced many musicians including the Beatles and Rolling Stones who mimicked Dylan’s music. Songs such as “Blowing In the Wind” encouraged musicians to be brave in writing their thoughts…

…, or is it the other way around? Before I attempt to answer these questions, let's take a look at some of the more prominent rock fashion influences throughout the decades. Beginning in the 1960s, we look to the Beatles for our first signs of fashion influence…

…it was a straight shot into the minds of the children that we are teaching, opening a door for us to insert knowledge. Many Rock groups use two to three guitars, a bass player, and a drummer. Some of the most famous groups are The Beatles, Elvis, The beach boys, Guns…

…followers murdered seven innocent people and one unborn child (Bardsley N.pag.). At the crime scenes they left the words "Helter Skelter on the walls written with blood. Manson twisted the words of the Beatles song "Helter Skelter" to fit his prophecies…

…encouraged new creative expressions, the innovations of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix have defined a tradition to which successive generations of musicians have repeatedly turned for inspiration. From its origins, rock…

…; to traditional balladeers like the Kingston Trio; and to the prophets of modern folk/social commentary, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Rock, 1963-69 The renewal of rock 'n' roll came from the unlikely locale of Liverpool, England. Here, The Beatles made their start…

…” band. Not that there is anything wrong with that but the distinction between cultures is fading. Another example in the music industry is how British music influences America. (Beatles, Radiohead, Prodigy, etc.) I personally hold a bitter-sweet…

…as the “Atheists Bible”, Paines’ beliefs seemed radical and inconceivable at the time. His denouncement of orthodoxy and many church held beliefs made him the most hated man of his time (John Lennons comparison of the Beatles to Jesus resulted in the same sort…

…and near suicide attempt. This novel could have been a factor in the assassination of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman. Chapman asked Beatle John Lennon to sign a copy of the book the morning he killed Lennon. Police found the book in the possession upon…

…settled in Spahn Ranch north of Los Angeles. (Claitor, p. 47) Manson saw himself as a messiah. He believed that he was the creator of a new way of life. Charles thought that the Beatles spoke to him from “across the ocean.” The song “Helter Skelter…