How to Tune In on Classic Rock

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How to Tune In on Classic Rock

Introduction

Rock 'n' roll music reinvented itself in the 1960s with the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band," got lost momentarily in the clash of heavy metal and the downbeat of grunge, and returned with the reunion tours of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

The Dead Poets Society

Steps

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Step One

Tune in as Janis Joplin burns the blues down to hard rock.
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Step Two

Fly away on a Jimi Hendrix magic guitar ride.
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Step Three

Close your eyes and listen to the dark poetry of Jim Morrison and the Doors.
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Step Four

Do a little California dreamin' when Cass Elliott's voice soars through the "Mamas and the Papas" songbook.
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Step Five

Drive hard down Dixie highways with Southern rocker Duane Allman and the Allman Brothers Band.
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Step Six

Delve into the discography of Gram Parsons, the country/rocker who influenced the Byrds and the Eagles.
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Step Seven

Listen to the lyrics of Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, singer/songwriters whose '60s anthems touched hearts until their deaths in tragic accidents.
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Step Eight

Imagine John Lennon and the influence he had on rock music, both as a Beatle and as a solo artist.

Keep on Rockin'

Steps

1

Step One

Find a Bob Dylan performance; watch and listen as an American original brings eclectic acoustic and electric poetry to the stage.
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Step Two

Check out Tom Petty, the Florida rocker who might turn up anywhere.
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Step Three

Follow Rod Stewart as he roams from rock to disco and back again.
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Step Four

Go back to rock fundamentals with Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band.
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Step Five

Respect Aretha Franklin's talents in carrying the Motown sound across the nation.
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Step Six

Hold on to 16 as long as you can with John Mellencamp.
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Step Seven

Watch the Boss - Bruce Springsteen. No one works harder.

Happy Together - More or Less

Steps

1

Step One

Take it easy with the Eagles.
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Step Two

Go your own way with Fleetwood Mac.
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Step Three

Get satisfaction with the Rolling Stones - still recording, still touring, still rockin'.
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Step Four

Follow a stairway to heaven with the wild vocals and guitar of Led Zeppelin.
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Step Five

Listen to the second American revolution in the words of the Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Step Six

Soar with the silky harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash, a discography of quality rather than quantity.
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Step Seven

Feel the good vibrations of the Beach Boys, whose harmony comes in quantity and quality.
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Step Eight

Take a magical mystery tour with the Beatles, the seminal group in the rock revolution.
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Step Nine

Remember those who glitter brightly in our memories - Queen, Steppenwolf, the Byrds, the Who, Cream, Buffalo Springfield and the Kinks.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Drugs, alcohol and tragic accidents have cut a devastating swath through the pioneers of rock, including many of those behind the scenes, such as the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein.
  • Early LPs and 45 rpm records can be collector's items. For listening pleasure, look for digitally remastered CDs.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Stereos
  • Portable Stereo Players
  • The Beatles Sgt. Pepper CDs
  • Elvis: Artist Of The Century CD Sets
  • Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street CD
  • Car Stereo
  • CD Changers
  • Record Players
  • Janis Joplin Cheap Thrills CD
  • The Beatles CD (the White Album)
  • Rod Stewart Tonight I'm Yours CD
  • LPs
  • CD Players
  • Bob Seger Night Moves CDs
  • Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced? CD
  • CD Cleaning Kits
  • Rolling Stone Magazine
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