From Folk to Rock: Dylan's Journey early 1960s Flashcards
1
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Launched career as what in NYC, 1961
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Urban folk singer-songwriter
2
Q
Modeled himself upon earlier folk singer?
A
Woody Guthrie
3
Q
His songs, some _, were frequently covered and became pop hits
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Political
4
Q
Viewed as a what of the folk movement in early 1960s?
A
Hero
5
Q
In 1964, performance of civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” where?
A
Newport Folk Festival
6
Q
Tired of the folk scene Dylan goes what in 1965, reinventing music and image?
A
Electric
7
Q
Lyrics reflect his what with his old role?
A
Dissatisfaction
8
Q
New elements of what in lyrics?
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Poeticism
9
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Jeered by folk fans, who view it as what? (E.g. at 1965 Newport Folk Festival)
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Betrayal
