While both Live Aid (July 1985) and Woodstock (August 1969) are monumental in rock history, Live Aid arguably had a greater impact on rock ‘n’ roll’s global influence and legacy. Woodstock was a cultural watershed a symbol of the counterculture movement, peace and musical revolution. It defined an era and solidified the careers of acts […]
Opinion
Freedom and American rock ‘n’ roll go hand in hand because both represent rebellion, self-expression and the breaking of boundaries. Rock ‘n’ roll emerged in the 1950s as a bold, electrifying sound that challenged conservative social norms and racial barriers. It mixed African-American blues with country and pop, creating something uniquely American — loud, raw […]