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You Say You Want A Revolution: John Lennon, The Beatles, and the Politics of the 1960's and 1970's

A lecture by Terry Hamblin

This lecture and multimedia presentation highlights the Beatles impact on the political, cultural, and social changes of the 1960's. The Beatles were one of the most popular and influential musical groups of the 20th Century. During the 1960's, the Beatles revolutionized and redefined the genre of rock music and had a tremendous impact on American youth and popular culture. During this time, the Beatles were also affected by the political and cultural changes of the era.
Their music, which initially had been comprised of catchy love songs, evolved and began to reflect the more serious tone of the times. Beginning with the release "Rubber Soul" in 1965, the music of the Beatles began to address the more social, cultural, and political issues of the era. Subsequent releases delved further into these issues and addressed issues like the Vietnam War, the Summer of Love, and the Student protests of the 1960's. Through examining the music and the lyrics of the Beatles, I will explore how they reflected and influenced the various social, political, and cultural movements that emerged during this time.

This lecture is available from March 15, 2007 to July 1, 2013

Can be tailored to a high school audience

Setup Needed

  • Video tape player and monitor required
  • Stereo equipment required
  • Microphone required
  • Computer and projection screen for PowerPoint required

Dr. Terry Hamblin

Associate Professor, SUNY Delhi

Dr. Terry Hamblin teaches history and economics at SUNY Delhi. He has a Ph.D. in United States History from Stony Brook University. As a historian, Dr. Hamblin has presented a number of scholarly papers and lectures and has published a number of reviews and articles on topics relating to United States history, cultural diplomacy, and foreign relations. Dr. Hamblin's doctoral dissertation, "Selling America: The 'Voice of America' and U.S. International Radio Broadcasting to Western Europe during the early Cold War, 1945-1954," studied the 'Voice of America,' the international radio broadcasting network of the United States government, and examined its role as an instrument of American foreign policy in Western Europe during the early Cold War.

Telephone: 607-746-4454
Address: SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
707 Evenden Tower
Delhi, NY  13753
Delaware County
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