Civil Rights Movement• 1964 – Segregation 1965 – Vote 1968-

Housing• Malcolm X (1965) & Martin Luther King Jr (1968)• Riots – Watts, Washington, Chicago (100 cities)

• Also: Vietnam, Black Panthers, Counterculture

Civil Rights Movement

• "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."-Martin Luther King

Motown

• Barry Gordy – 1960 – Detroit (LA in 1972)• Mainstream crossover• Wall of Sound – Factory-like

Stax Records

• Memphis Tennessee 1957/1961• Motown rival• Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes• Wattstax (1972)

James Brown

• Godfather of SOUL• Paramount influence

(music, dance, politics)• Boston 1968

• “We're people, we're just like the birds and the bees. We'd rather die on our feet Than be livin' on our knees Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud"

Soul Power• Raised fist – power• Blaxploitation films – music, culture, fashion• Beauty, respect, understanding• Freedom to express

Soul Train• “The hippest trip in America”• Longest running TV show (1971-2006)• Don Cornelius• Soul Train Gang

Homework

Answer the following questions:Due Wednesday 11am

1. Was the Civil Rights Movement just about Black Americans? Who else was involved in the movement? How long did it last?

2. Can you think of other instances where music has had a direct (or indirect) influence on issues within society? Give examples.