The full biography of Psychedelic Rock Star Grace Slick.
Grace Slick was the face of the Cultural Revolution that took place in 1960s America. Slick was known for her penchant for the drugs and alcohol that fueled her through provocative lyrics and impassioned performances. Most famous for her work with Jefferson Airplane, the song "White Rabbit" became an anthem for those seeking altered states of consciousness. In the 1980s, Jefferson Airplane transformed into Jefferson Starship, which was often ridiculed for selling out and creating overly commercial pop ballads more suited to movie soundtracks than underground clubs. Regardless, Slick's legacy still continues, as countless female vocalists still emulate her unique style.
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The 1980s and '90s were an era of leather and lace, larger-than-life hair, the sexy guitar solo, and men competing with the ladies in the cosmetics department. In conjunction with the release of Adam Shankman's musical film Rock of Ages, explore the group who "Built This City (on Rock 'n' Roll)," felt "Invincible" and were "Wanted Dead or Alive."
Rock of Ages Artists
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Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival, changed the history of rock and roll. For three days on a 600-acre dairy farm in the Castkills of New York, 32 performers put on one of the biggest rock shows of all time in front of 500,000 fans. Here are some of the famous musicians who were part of Woodstock history.
Woodstock Performers
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When musicians land big fame, there typically comes a moment of reinvention in which the "rock star" identity is born. This new persona often requires a new name, a way to differentiate between the private and public versions of themselves. Musical monikers take different forms, from the simple, last-name changes aimed at boosting celebrity appeal—like Steven Tyler—to the glamorized version of a childhood nickname—like Jay-Z. Musicians' nicknames and aliases tend to take on an identity all their own over time, often becoming as full of personality as the artists they represent.
Musical Monikers
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