From the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to the Temptations and the Beach Boys, these bands symbolized the rapid social and cultural changes that defined the '60s.

The 1960s was a time of major cultural shifts. Civil rights, anti-Vietnam War protests, sexual liberation, the rise of youth identity, and the counterculture movement all represented a larger change in cultural values — a sharp move away from the clean-cut image of the 1950s. And the effect could be heard just as much as it was seen.

From the Beatles to Led Zeppelin, 1960s bands offered the perfect soundtrack for changing times. Genres blurred and emerged, while some of the biggest bands of the decade not only reflected the ethos of the era but also propelled it forward.

Check out our gallery below to see how culture changed t

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