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Learn about and listen to the way the modern music you love got started! History can be fun when you get to discover timeless music that you may not have heard before. Follow this guide to dig in the garden of psychedelic, prog and hard rock, blues and metal for tasty roots and hidden musical treasures, featuring some of the finest (sung and unsung) musical heroes of 1967-1979. Learn: How rock evolved from “children’s music” into a serious art form for adults How music rooted in the blues absorbed and benefited from a variety of influences How (some) bands whose music didn’t make the charts were nevertheless very influential, and why their music is worth listening to The easiest way to acclimate yourself to unfamiliar music and learn to appreciate and love it Why it’s worthwhile to expand your musical horizons—even if, right now, you’re not sure you want to If you think older music is boring or unsophisticated, think again! This guide will introduce you to the joys of some of the best music of the subject era. No, the book does not contain the music, but you can easily find it on YouTube and from other sources; probably you just need material that points you in the right direction, and this book is designed to fulfill that need. So, what are you waiting for? Go smash that buy button now and start a journey and adventure that will enrich your life and enhance your enjoyment of music!