3 American Rock Songs From the 1960s That Rivaled Anything From the British Invasion
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Rock music legend Janis Joplin performs at the free Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The festival took place on Max Yasgur's dairy farm, which he rented to event organizers for $75,000. About 450,000 people attended the three day concert, which turned into chaos due to the crowds, heavy rains, and traffic jams. It is nonetheless romantically remembered as a symbol of the liberal spirit of the hippie generation. (Photo by Henry Diltz/Corbis via Getty Images) Rock music in the 1960s owes a lot to the British Invasion. But the bands from across the pond certainly weren't the only standouts. Indeed, these are three American rock songs from the 1960s that rivaled anything from the British Invasion. The post 3 American Rock Songs From the 1960s That Rivaled Anything From the British Invasion appeared first on American Songwriter .
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