Blog 8 - Festivals (By O'Brian Davis)

Close scrutiny of two festivals from different eras showcased the journey that music performers took to not be a common artist. The first festival showed artist from the 1960's such as Jimi Hendrix and "The Who," both of which had unique performance that was intended to set them apart from everyone else and create a new style of music. The music style of artists from the 1950's was the other festival portrayed, and was one of a more calm and soothing rhythm. This difference between the two eras show that music is ever changing and there is a higher demand for musicians that are unique. The Hendrix era also showed a development in the abilities of the artists, which gave them more room to experiment with different styles.

Jimi Hendrix' unique style can be viewed below