RIHC: The Revolutionary Rock and Roll of 1968

What does the music of 1968 America tell us about the roiling political climate of that tumultuous year of American politics? Why has music so often been associated with protest and the left, against right wing policies? Was music always a vehicle of protest in 1968 or just as much about having a good time? How did the music of this period differ from that of the rest of the world? Why did it take for Punk to take off in the late 1970’s for the UK to have a comparably momentous moment of music history? Why did right-wing politicians like George Wallace see rock and roll as threatening? Was this the year that music became politicised? And, just why is it that the music of that year so political? In this week’s bonus episode, with Dominic away, Tom is joined by historian Dorian Lynskey to discuss the history of music, politics and protest. _______ LIVE SHOWS *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor