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…In the history of rock and roll there have been many artists and groups that have come and gone and made an impact on the lives of young and budding musicians such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Beach Boys, The Sex Pistols and Nirvana. There was one…

…liked Rock n' Roll in some form or another. Gay, straight, political, radicals and hippies seemed to enjoy some type of rock group. The hippies listened to music related to drug experiences. Throughout this medley the group Beatles sprung up with songs like…

…. In 2001, Clear Channel published a list of over 150 songs that should not be played on the radio due to "questionable lyrics." Included in that list are songs such as the Beatles "Obla Di, Obla Da", REM's "It's the End of the World as We Know It", the Bangle's…

…. It was this conflict that rock addressed more than any other form of expression, and therefore the rock bands of the time represented a largely unified voice of the younger generation; The Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Doors, and later on Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, were among…

…CATCHER IN THE RYE The book, Catcher in the Rye, has been steeped in controversy since it was banned in America after its first publication. John Lennon’s assassin Mark Chapman, asked the former Beatle to sign a copy of the book earlier…

…an interracial audience, and a heavy influence in the future careers of the Rolling Stones, Beatles, and Beach Boys. This new and exiting form of musical expression was taken in by the youth. It gave them a feeling of freedom and joy that had been lacking from…

…, was the greatest artist of the decade. His music inspired bands such as the Beatles. He introduced a new, different style of music to the whole world. Brenda Lee sang her way out of an impoverished childhood and into the hearts of the world. Before turning twenty…

…Hendrix's "Purple Haze" is about marijuana. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," is a Beatles song about LSD. The Grateful Dead also took part in the fad with their song "Casey Jones," with lyrics such as "High on Cocaine" and "You better watch your Speed." Besides…

…million in its third. Overall, they have sold over one hundred million copies of their CDs worldwide, which could only compare them to the group that started the whole boy band mania. "They're the nineties version of the Beatles!" exclaimed Ashley Perreira…

…songs. Jimmy Hendrix's "Purple Haze" is about marijuana. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," is a Beatles song about LSD. The Grateful Dead also took part in the fad with their song "Casey Jones," with lyrics such as "High on Cocaine" and "You better…