Rocky’s Psychedelic Rock

Welcome to Rocky’s Psychedelic Rock, a blog dedicated to all things psychedelic rock. Here you’ll find news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre. Whether you’re a fan of classic psychedelic rock or looking to discover something new, this is the place for you.

Introduction

Rocky’s Psychedelic Rock is a place for like-minded music lovers to connect and share their passion for all things rock.

Our mission is to promote the discovery and exploration of rock music, and to support the continued success of the genre.

We believe that rock music is a vital and important part of our culture, and we are committed to preserving its history and promoting its future.

The Sound of Psychedelic Rock

Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that emerged in the mid-1960s and reached the height of its popularity in the late 1960s. The sound of psychedelic rock was characterized by distorted guitars, feedback, extreme use of reverb, and other effects. Psychedelic rock is often associated with the use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD, but many bands were also influenced by Eastern philosophy and religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.

The Visuals of Psychedelic Rock

Psychedelic art is any art or visual displays inspired by psychedelic experiences and hallucinations known to follow the ingestion of psychoactive drugs such as LSD and psilocybin. The word “psychedelic” (coined by British psychiatrist Humphry Osmond) derived from the Greek words ψυχή (psyche, “soul, mind”) and δήλος (delos, “revealing”),canonical examples of psychedelic art include: coloured animations in television commercials, album covers for many mainstream pop and rock recordings, and posters used for advertising concerts or clubs featuring psychedelic music. Psychedelic visual arts were often a collaboration between artist and musician.

The Legacy of Psychedelic Rock

Psychedelic rock, also referred to as psychedelia, is a diverse style of rock music that originated in the mid-1960s. The genre is characterized by a number of different musical and production elements, including the use of feedback, distorted guitars, and extended jams. Psychedelic rock was pioneered by groups such as the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds, and reached its commercial peak in the late 1960s with artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Santana. The genre continued to be popular in the 1970s with bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Fleetwood Mac. In the 1980s and 1990s psychedelic rock experienced a resurgence in popularity with bands such as Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.