Flowers in the Dustbin

Flowers in the Dustbin The sixties were turbulent times in American culture. With war, racism, and a changing society, the nation needed a way to channel their thoughts and emotions. Music became this channel. Some of the best music in the history of the America came from this time of social insecurity. Creative minds seemed to unite to provide a voice for the people and comfort them in unsure times. With this creativity and social …

…times. What we have gained from these times will be with this generation and future generations to come. This music tells the story of the sixties and by listening to it we can never forget what or where we have come from and what has happened to us in American history. The music and musical styles reflected American culture and had a great effect on the political activism for which the sixties are best remembered.