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Introduction

The Ethics of Dope

The Ethics of Sex

The Ethics of Rock

IV.              The Ethics of Rock (mention the first page of the chapter)

A.    Rock as a cultural language (pg 74-75)

1.      Rock was a communal experience

2.      Why rock was different

3.      Rock was a total experience

4.      Why was it powerful

5.      Made use of modern technology for a simple movement

B.     Rock and Dope (pg 76-77)

1.      Dope integral part of the music experience

2.      Not new just expanded by hippies

3.      Impact on listeners

4.      Sign of the times

C.    Rock and Revolution (77-78)

1.      Rock was revolutionary

2.      Went against western cultural

3.      Not a new idea

4.      Quote on 78

5.      Rock did become commercial

D.    Importance of the lyrics (pg 78-80)

1.      Common themes according to Simmons and Winogard

2.      1966 study

3.      Some musicians cryptic about their lyrics

E.     Rock and capitalism (pg 81-84)

1.      A necessary evil

2.      Capitalist made a lot of money on Rock

3.      How to fix problem

F.     Festivals and concerts as sacramental gatherings

1.      most important part of hip culture

2.      Lesser services: concert

3.      Ultimate Experience: open air festival

4.      1969