1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
“A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.”
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
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1.What's Happening?
8.021-05-202149mAs the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
2.End of the Acid Dream
7.021-05-202142mSly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
3.Changes
7.021-05-202147mNew sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
4.Our Time Is Now
6.521-05-202145mCarole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
5.The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
8.521-05-202146mAmerica is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
6.Exile
7.021-05-202142mDrugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
7.Respect
7.021-05-202144mJames Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.
8.Starman
6.021-05-202146mWith reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.
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