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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Acid_rockAcid rock - Wikipedia

    Acid rock is a loosely defined type of rock music [1] that evolved out of the mid-1960s garage punk [3] movement and helped launch the psychedelic subculture.

  2. Feb 24, 2021 · Top 20 Psychedelic Rock Songs. Ennio Gallucci Published: February 24, 2021. The psychedelic era marked a turning point in rock music. What had been considered just dance music for the kids...

  3. Jun 7, 2021 · Acid Rock Music Guide: 4 Characteristics of Acid Rock. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 4 min read. The psychedelic rock music that emanated from late 1960s San Francisco, London, and New York is sometimes referred to as acid rock.

  4. Jan 29, 2020 · A combination of distorted sounds and improvised playing, acid rock mirrored the spaced-out experiences of its audience, creating a whole new musical landscape.

  5. Acid Rock was the heaviest, loudest variation of psychedelic rock. Drawing from the overblown blues improvisations of Cream and Jimi Hendrix, acid rock bands relied on distorted guitars, trippy lyrics, and long jams.

  6. Acid rock is a form of psychedelic rock, which is characterized with long instrumental solos, few (if any) lyrics and musical improvisation. Acid rock got its name ("acid" being a slang term for LSD) because it served as "background" music for acid trips in underground parties in the 1960s.

  7. Jul 13, 2024 · Acid rock music emerged as a distinct genre in the mid-1960s, reflecting the cultural, social, and musical revolution of that era. Characterized by its heavy, distorted sound and often experimental approach, acid rock quickly became a defining feature of the psychedelic music scene.