Psychedelic Rock Classics Crossword

Can you name all of these classic psychedelic rock albums? Take our crossword challenge and find out!

Introduction

Psychedelic rock, sometimes called acid rock, is a style of rock music that emerged in the mid-1960s and was inspired by the use of psychedelic drugs, such as LSD. The genre is characterized by its distorted guitars, trippy rhythms, and mind-bending lyrics.

While psychedelic rock reached its peak in the late 1960s, many of the genre’s classic tunes were released in the early to mid-1970s. This crossword covers some of those enduring hits.

The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band in history. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several musical styles, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. In 1963, their enormous popularity first emerged as “Beatlemania”; as the group’s music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the band were integral to pop music’s evolution into an art form and to the development of the counterculture of the 1960s.

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as a touring member until his death in 1985. Jones died less than a month after recording started for the band’s second album, Aftermath (1966).

The Doors

The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s, mostly because of Morrison’s lyrics and voice, as well as his erratic stage persona. After Morrison’s death in 1971 at the age of 27, the remaining members continued as a trio until disbanding in 1973.

Jimi Hendrix

The Jimi Hendrix Experience was an American-English rock band that formed in London in September 1966. The group was composed of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jimi Hendrix, bassist and backing vocalist Noel Redding, and drummer Mitch Mitchell. They were active until June 1969, when Hendrix died of asphyxia while under the influence of barbiturates at his appointed London home, the Samarkand Hotel.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With their heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are regularly cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal, although their style drew from a variety of influences, including blues and folk music.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining a following as a psychedelic band, they were distinguished for their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows, and became a leading band of the progressive rock genre. They are one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in popular music history.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed solving this crossword! Psychedelic rock was a genre of music that emerged in the late 1960s and continued until the early 1970s. The genre is characterized by its use of distorted guitars, amplified sound, and trippy lyrics. Some of the most famous bands in this genre include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Doors.