Rock History Project, Episode 12 - 1966

Welcome to 1966, a pivotal year in rock music history that marked a significant transformation. This year saw the emergence of rock as a distinct art form, shedding its "roll" sidecar and becoming more open to new subgenres like acid, folk, freak, and psychedelic music. It was the birth of the album as a cohesive artistic statement, the rise of the guitar hero, and the advent of concert light shows.

This year unleashed landmark releases such as The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and The Beatles Revolver . Additionally, new supergroups like Cream made their debut. It was a time of immense mutual influence and creative innovation, with music exploring themes beyond traditional love songs, delving into sex, drugs, disillusion, and higher consciousness.

Thank you for tuning in to explore this revolutionary year.