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Surf music, an essential sound of summer, made its way into the fabric of pop culture in the '60s. Join historian Bill Brauning as he explains how it all began. Register to receive a Zoom link.
A new music expression, stemming from the Surf culture in California made its way into the musical fabric of culture in the 1960s. The new sound was called Surf Music.
Join Pop Culture Historian Bill Brauning as he explains how it all started - and the many groups who changed the sound of popular music during the 1960s. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a link.
This event will be presented via Zoom.
You will receive an e-mail with the participation weblink 1-3 days before the program. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend. A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.
Check out some of these books and CDs about '60s surf culture and music!
Stoked: A History of Surf Culture
Guitar Legend: The very best of Dick Dale
Beach Boys' Party!
Surf Beat: Rock n Roll's Forgotten Revolution
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