From Guthrie to Woodstock: politics and pop music
“The artist is first and foremost the reflection of his times, and his ability to stay a few steps ahead of the rest of the society is his contributio...
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“The artist is first and foremost the reflection of his times, and his ability to stay a few steps ahead of the rest of the society is his contributio...
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<p>"His historical significance, I think, lies in his willingness to challenge the nation’s political class, including the leaders of both major parties. He didn’t do that in established journals of opinion."</p>