The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Grateful Dead

Definition

These are iconic rock bands that emerged in the 1960s and had a significant influence on popular culture and music. They were part of the British Invasion (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones) and American counterculture (The Grateful Dead).

Analogy

Think of these bands as the Instagram influencers of their time. Just like how influencers shape trends today, these bands shaped music tastes, fashion styles, and even societal norms during their era.

Related terms

British Invasion: This term refers to the period in the mid-1960s when many British rock bands became popular in the United States.

Counterculture: A subculture whose values and norms differ substantially from those of mainstream society.

Rock 'n' Roll: A genre of popular music that originated in the United States during late 1940s to early 1950s with influences from African-American genres such as blues, boogie woogie, jump blues along with swing.