The psychedelic sixties was all about experimenting...the clothes...the lifestyles...the attitudes...and most certainly the music. The sixties changed the way we heard & saw everything in the world. Music historian Jerry Lucky takes you on a mind-bending journey into the sixties & explores the origins of the psychedelic rock genre with an intriguing look back at all aspects of the counter culture to create a definitive guide to the era with this book. What was it about the psychedelic music of the sixties that was different from what had gone before? & what was it about psychedelic music that changed the music industry for better & as many would suggest for worse. This is a look back at the trippy sixties & explores in detail how psychedelic rock music came into being & the impact its had on future generations. The book also establishes a workable definition for the psychedelic genre. No easy task given the wide spectrum of influences allowed. This book also looks at the psychedelic influence on the posters the lightshows & the changing face of music venues. Also included is a comprehensive A to Z listing of over 700 psychedelic bands & artists each with a mini biography & selective discography. This is the second in a series of handy reference volumes designed to aid both the novice & the more accomplished record collector in discovering new & exciting musical finds.