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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.

    • The Beatles, "Strawberry Fields Forever" (1967) While psychedelia had already been established by early 1967, "Strawberry Fields Forever" was more or less the real start of the genre.
    • Pink Floyd, "See Emily Play" (1967) Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd expertly fused the light and dark sides of psychedelia; for every pop song about a gnome or scarecrow on their debut, there was one free-form freak-out.
    • The Byrds, "Eight Miles High" (1966) "Eight Miles High" is not only one of the first psychedelic rock songs but also one of the best. Guitarist Roger McGuinn's expert fusion of Indian and jazz melodies on his Rickenbacker 12-string signaled the start of an exciting new era.
    • The Who, "I Can See For Miles" (1967) The Who may have hopped on the psychedelic bandwagon later than most of their contemporaries, but "I Can See for Miles" proves they could do it just as well - if not better.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    • Hugh Fielder
  4. Learn about acid rock, the heaviest and loudest variation of psychedelic rock, with distorted guitars, trippy lyrics, and long jams. Explore acid rock artists, albums, songs, and related styles on AllMusic.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.