The Sixties - Links

The Sixties - Part I: The Folk Revival
Start of an exclusive, in-depth series on the evolution of folk music throughout the sixties - from the folk revival to protest songs to the split between folk and rock, and the era's enduring legacy.

The Sixties - Part II: Songs of Protest
Second in an exclusive series that looks at the evolution of folk music throughout the sixties.

Baez, Joan
An in-depth look at Baez's career, essential songs and albums, links to homepage, lyrics sites and more.

Dylan, Bob
A page of information and key netlinks for Dylan.

Hester, Carolyn
Before there was Joan Baez, there was Carolyn Hester. Powerful voice, great performer. Still performing.

Mitchell, Joni
Everything you need to know about this folk/jazz diva and seminal songwriter.

Ochs, Phil
Essential info on the life and music of protest songwriter Phil Ochs, including key netlinks.

Peter, Paul & Mary
Best known for popularizing great songs through their spirited covers, this 60's folk trio is still singing, favoring idealistic songs and involving themselves in various social causes.

Seeger, Pete
Essential information and netlinks for this quintessential folkie whose career and vitality spanned most of the last century - and all of this one.

Psychedelic Sixties
A page of interesting links for fans of The Dead, The Doors, Joplin, and other hippy phenomena of the era - from our Oldies Guide.

Sixties.com
Very cool site that captures the feel of sixties counterculture.

Vietnam War
Here's a list of links to information on the Vietnam Conflict from our own About Guide.

Woodstock '69
As the site loads, you hear Wavy Gravy "what we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000..." and the trip begins. Inside - photos, stories, facsimiles of artifacts. Basically you're there. Groovy.

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