The first blog post in a two part series on the music of Chicago from the 1930s to the 1970s. Everything from blues to jazz to R&B to soul to rock and roll can be found in Chicago!
Category: The Diversity of Classic Rock

Are you a boy or are you a girl?: A History of Androgyny and Classic Rock
The history of androgynous fashion from the 1800s with dandies and dress reform to the classic rock era: 60s dandies/peacocks, glam rock, new romantics, and goths.
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My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 2
The second post in a two part series about live albums in classic rock. Angie Moon shares 10 more of her favourites.
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My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 1
Angie Moon talks about the history of live albums and some of her favourite live albums of all time. Part one of a two part series on live albums.
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4/20 Special Edition Post: Classic Rock Songs About Pot
A special 4/20 edition of The Diversity of Classic Rock - A comprehensive list of songs about marijuana!
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Italian Rock Music of the 60s and 70s
A blog post that looks at music of Italy from the 60s and 70s. Adriano Celentano, Area, Banco, Dik Dik, Ennio Morricone, Francesco Guccini, Giorgio Gaber, and more!

April Fools: The Best Fake Bands from TV and Movies
In this special April Fools Day post, Angie Moon talks about fake bands from TV and movies.
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Every Black #1 of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
An analysis of American and British chart toppers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. How many songs were performed by black musicians?

Music Video History: Music Videos in the pre-MTV era
A history of the network MTV, music videos made before the MTV era, the precursor to music videos, and about the purpose of music videos.
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