Rock Grab Bag

Just as the Roman Empire persecuted early Christianity, so the adult establishment waged war on early rock music and declared it dangerous, wild, and forbidden. But rock grew, came of age during the ‘60s, and not only changed the trajectory of popular culture but is now the official music of the establishment. Despite its many transmutations over the years, rock music is still recognizable and continues to leave its mystic trail of coolness, fun, and rebellion for new generations of fans to follow and make their own.

Santana

In the second half of the 20th century, rock music became synonymous with personal freedom and rock played a huge role in inspiring the protests which led to the fall of communist dictatorships in Europe. The message and appeal of rock music- its rhythm, primitiveness, and excitement (they say Bob Dylan added poetry to it)- is universal. Rock can be a force for good in the world- I’ve seen it- and I believe each person should have the right to rock out in his or her own way. Come join me, the Jean, as we explore the many sides of rock including some of my 20th century favorites from classic rock, jam rock, singer-songwriter, art & progressive rock, lite rock, folk-rock, and hard rock. That's a lot of rock. So come on and take a chance with the rock grab bag. Enjoy!

Bob Dylan and Carlos Santana

01. The Doors – “The End” (1967)

02. The Jimi Hendrix Experience – “All Along the Watchtower” (1968)

03. The Lovin’ Spoonful – “Do You Believe in Magic” (1965)

04. Hawkwind – “Hurry on Sundown” (1970)

05. Elton John – “The Bitch Is Back” (1974)

06. Frank Zappa – “Montana” (1973)

07. Bob Dylan – “Dignity (Live)” (1994) 

08. Boston – “More Than a Feeling” (1976)

09. The Rolling Stones – “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” (1978)

10. Leonard Cohen – “Suzanne” (1967)

11. Grateful Dead – “Uncle John’s Band” (1970)

12. Queen & David Bowie – “Under Pressure” (1981)

13. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers– “Two Gunslingers” (1991)

14. Captain & Tennille – “Do That to Me One More Time” (1979)

15. Bread – “It Don’t Matter to Me” (1970)

16. Blues Traveler – “Run-Around” (1994)

17. Bob Dylan – “Not Dark Yet” (1997)

18. Bob Dylan – “Trying to Get to Heaven” (1997)

19. Santana – “Soul Sacrifice (Live)” (1969)

20. Alice Cooper – “I'm Eighteen” (1971)

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