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The article focuses on the achievements of singer, songwriter and musician Bob Dylan. It states that Dylan is one of the very few personalities to come up intact from the '60s whirlwind. It mentions that Dylan gathered a lot of audience during his concerts and tours and a repeated standing ovations. It notes that made his reputation on writing songs about bigotry, nuclear destruction, war profiteers and social desolation. It also notes that Dylan and the Band are in complete control of the audience.

The article focuses on increasing fascination for Jesus Christ among the young people in U.S. which has been described as the Jesus Revolution or movement. Generation X that has been constantly accused of tripping out or copping out with sex, violence and drugs, is now embracing the most persistent symbol of purity, selflessness and brotherly love. It discusses three groups namely, the Jesus People, the Straight People, and the Catholic Pentecostals who are contributing in the movement.

The article offers information on singer and musician James Taylor. James' father, Isaac Taylor was a doctor and his mother, Trudy Taylor, was the daughter of a Massachusetts fisherman and boat builder who before her marriage trained as a lyric soprano. James' first album came out in 1969 and sold 30,000 copies its first year. As mentioned, today Taylor is one of the best and steadiest national record sellers. "Sweet Baby James," his second album, has already sold 1,600,000 copies.

The article offers information on the episodes of Chief of U.S. Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt as radical drive in the armed forces for humanizing the military life of American soldiers. The reform of military life is stated to be a necessity where the military strength is reducing because of the Vietnam War. It reports about the relaxed attitude of the Air Force where the interdependence of officer-pilots, enlisted crews, and mechanics has long been promoted to an informal closeness.

The article focuses on demonstrations at the Kent State University campus in Ohio against U.S. President Richard M. Nixon's Administration and the war in Southeast Asia. It reports that national guardsmen fired indiscriminately into a crowd of unarmed students that killed four. It states that the demonstrations were joined by Black student leaders, who had been demanding the admission of 5000 more blacks to Kent State next year, and campus leaders of the antiwar sentiment. It reports that their were many casualities of students.

The article reports on the growing problem of campus violence in the U.S. As stated, President Richard M. Nixon has also expressed his concern and has emphasized on the need to curb it. However, campus unrest was evident in several universities of the country including the University of Maryland, where police and National Guardsmen waged pitched battles with protesters. Students across the nation are also protesting against the Vietnam war.

The article focuses on the high music lover population near Mississippi River. It discusses the musicians who talked about the places near Mississippi River in their music which includes Robert Johnson, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. It further focuses on a music band of five people that named their group as "The Band." The group is high on Billboard's "Top LP" chart and they had sold close to a million records. It reports that Robbie Robertson's main contribution is as a composer of most of the group's songs and lyrics.

The article presents mix media reviews including the theatrical production "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," by Tom Stoppard, the film "Rachel, Rachel," starring Joanne Woodward, directed by Paul Newman, and the book "The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born," by Ayi Kwei Armah.

The article presents mix media reviews including the television program "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour," the film "Isabel," starring Genevieve Bujold and directed by Paul Almond, and the book "Welcome to the Monkey House," by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

The article discusses the violence in African American ghettos after Martin Luther King was murdered in the U.S. It mentions that "Time" magazine's correspondents have compiled cases of the damages caused by the riots which include 5,117 fires, 1,928 homes and shops wrecked, and 23,987 arrests throughout the country. African American psychologist Kenneth Clark notes that the excessive display of weapons to deter the protesters can only heighten the tension.

The article presents mixed media reviews including the television program "Gidget," starring Sally Field, the music release "Like a Rolling Stone," by Bob Dylan, and the book "Mrs. Jack," by Louise Hall Tharp.

The article discusses classical rock music which is reported to be a hit in the U.S. It states that British classical rock groups such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer and the Moody Blues have redefined the genre by impregnating rock music with classical music. It says that many of its advocates went to English music and art schools and venerates both classics and rock. It notes that although classical rock has not yet repulsed blues rock, country rock, and rhythm and blues, its success in the U.S. is reported to be astounding and has attained a cult following among Americans.

The article focuses on the new troubadours in the music industry in 1966. It says that Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are the most literate of the new troubadours and that they sing about the failure of man to communicate. The Mamas and the Papas build a vocal blend that floats through complex harmonic shifts, toying with rhythms that are as fresh as ocean breezes. It mentions that the Lovin' Spoonful mixes hard rock and country music, as well as funky blues and jug-band music.

The article focuses on rock and roll music, in which the message of the lyrics tackles social issues such as foreign policy and domestic morality. It mentions various songs including "Eve of Destruction," by Barry McGuire, which heralds a radical change for rock and roll and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," by couple songwriters Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, which expresses hope for freedom. It mentions that the origin of folk rock music was owed to famous contemporary composer Bob Dylan.

The article features Brooklyn, New York-born Clive J. Davis who was a Harvard law school graduate and who joined Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Inc. as the legal staff in 1960. However, Davis was fired by CBS from his 350,000 dollars a year records-group presidency and sued him for 87,000 dollars for allegedly misusing the money of the company. The charges filed by the company against Davis include an amount for the redecoration of his Manhattan apartment, a bar mitzvah for a son and house rental in Beverly Hills. Davis was then replaced by Senior Vice President Goddard Lieberson as head of CBS's domestic record operation.

The article reports on American students and recent graduates visiting Europe in summer, which has become a rite of passage for American youth. 18-year-old John Segall said that thousands of his friends are going, as he queued up to get his passport in New York. Most young Americans abroad spend little for gifts, souvenirs, meals or lodging.

The article reports that turmoil on the campus of Stanford University located in Stanford, California has come to an end. It states that campus students instead of raging in the streets to protest national issues, they toil on committees studying campus problems. It also states that the reasons behind the calm atmosphere perplex educators and vary from campus to campus. Yale President Kingman Brewster calls the new mood of students, an "eerie tranquillity." However, Marijuana remains an almost universal form of recreation, but its use is far more discriminating and is done in small groups of friends. It also states that many administrators fear a return of unrest in the spring, when youthful exuberances always blossom anew.

The article reports on the success achieved by Columbia Records by tapping the rock music artists and increasing its market share to 22 percent, equaling the combined market share of its two closest rivals Capitol and Atlantic Warner. It attributes this success to its president, Clive Davis, who was successful in spotting trends well. Some of the performers under contract with the company includes Bob Dylan, Santana and Janis Joplin.

The article discusses the U.S. Golfers' Association Senior Amateur Championship. The event was held at the Sea Pines Plantation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. All participants in the tournament were 55 or older but still strong with their backswings and putts. Winner of the tournament was Dale Morey, who defeated Lew Oehmig in the finals. The win was Morey's first national title, 21 years after he quit the golf circuit to concentrate on basketball.

The article offers information on the music performance of rock singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen in the U.S. It states that his vocal talent has been compared to Bob Dylan due to the resemblance of their music style. It mentions two records which boosted his popularity in rock music including "Greetings From Asbury Park" and "The Wild." It notes that his songs emerged due to his pure passion to create music and not because of social anger.

The article focuses on the Sky River Rock Festival and Lighter than Air Fair held in Sultan, Washington which was participated by hippies and several musicians such as Country Joe and the Fish and Frumious Bandersnatch. It says that the participants went to the farm of divorcee Betty Nelson where they stayed for the festival's events. It mentions that the highlight of the event was the Sun Dance in which musicians played their instruments while the people chanted.

The article offers information on several independent music producers in the U.S. Charlie Koppelman and Don Rubin first worked as songwriters for a music publisher but eventually formed a publishing and production enterprise that sell great recordings of The Turtles, The Lovin' Spoonful, and Bobby Darin. Among other independent music producers and publishers include George Morton, Bob Crewe, and James William Guercio.

The article reviews several art presentations and film including the Hamlet theatrical production at Public Theater in Manhattan Greenwich Village, the film "The Incident," by Joseph Papp, and modern dance and ballet performances by the Paul Taylor Dance Company at Manhattan Billy Rose Theater in New York.

The article reports on the revival of Jazz with the help of rock music in the U.S. It mentions several demonstrations of Jazz with the superimpositions on a rock foundation including Ramsey Lewis, Cannonball Adderley and Gabor Szabo. An overview of Jazz Critic Whitney Balliett's description of Steig's musical message is also discussed.

The article focuses on the creation of the group The Monkees, their television program and music album. It states that The Monkees was formed by producers Robert Rafelson and Bert Schneider, who have chosen David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith through an audition to star in a new television show also called "The Monkees," and was later supervised by entrepreneur Donnie Kirshner. It also discusses the growing popularity of the group and the promotion of their television show.

The article reports on the success of a concert by Shelly Finkel and Jim Koplik in Watkins Glen, New York. Findel claims that the success of their concert, which gains a net profit of 200,000 U.S. dollars, was driven by their efforts to plan six months ahead before the show. It shows that they manage to put the electrical wires underground and provide 1,000 portable toilets and 100,000 gallons of bottled water before the event kick off. "Time" Correspondent Larry Kramer claims that the concert tapped a widespread desire to return to the uninhibited atmosphere of the campus.

The article focuses on the Wide World of Entertainment, a sequence of television programs created by the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) in 1973 to compete with Johnny Carson of the National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) who was at the peak of Nielsen ratings. It states that Wide World package includes "The Dick Cavett Show," Jack Paar, and comedy and mystery series which fared well and show improvements in ABC's ratings. It says that "The Tonight Show" of NBC was down to 6.7 million viewers.

The article focuses on the U.S. toy industry and presents information on dolls available in the market. It states that this year several toy companies have launched mechanized dolls which produce sounds and movements, including Minute Thumbelina, Play 'N Jane, and Bizzie Lizzie. It reports that many of the dolls available in the market are programmed to act like adults including shopping, dancing and participating in beauty pageants.

The article reports that the Newport Jazz Festival was disrupted by some 500 hostile young people that finally made the officials cancel a scheduled folk festival and a rock opera. Rock shows were canceled in Hampton Beach, Northern Hampshire, when youths try to break into a sold-out ballroom. Being fed up with these disturbances, promoter Bill Graham closed his Fillmore West in San Francisco, California.

The article offers information on return of the performer The Rolling Stones. It is stated that presently The Rolling Stones is at the peak period of its career. It informs that the performer Sticky Fingers has involved The Rolling Stones into a controversy over the lyrics of a rock music which is now raging between the Federal Government of the U.S. and several radio stations of the country. It tells that the Sticky Fingers has sold a half-million copies in first two weeks of the release of one of its music. The article also discusses the music "Sister Morphine."

The article presents information on several female rock groups that have become popular in the U.S. "Pride of Women" is a group from Detroit, Michigan, that consists of four girls. "Goldflower" is a new New York rock trio that occasionally performs on Women's Liberation movement lyrics. "Fanny" is the newest girl group in Los Angeles, California.

The article provides information on the pop music and two music composers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's new album "Jesus Christ Superstar." It states some musical hits of 1970's which include "Bridge over Troubled Water," by Simon And Garfunkel, "Spirit in the Sky," by Norman Greenbaum and "Let It Be," by Beatles. It further states about the work of Rice and Webber on Jesus Christ, "Jesus Christ Superstar." Webber and Rice have mixed sounds and rhythms in the rock music created on Christ. Webber and Rice believe that Christ wa a humanitarian radical thinker, not unlike Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy.

The article offers information on Santana, a rock band that originated in San Francisco, California. It mentions that the rock band members include pianist-organist Gregg Rolie, guitarist Carlos Santana and bass guitarist Dave Brown. It states that the fusion of rhythms from countries such as Africa, Mexico and Cuba makes it unique from other bands. It also states that the group avoids media interviews because they do not like journalistic practice of referring their band's name as latin rock.

The article focuses on new approaches being explored by the contemporary theater in the U.S. in order to search an identity. It discusses the dramatic explorations by theaters in two directions, one sacred and the other profane, in an attempt to bridge the gap in the actor-audience relationship. It offers information on the new approach adopted by the Company, an avant-garde theater in Los Angeles, California, to produce a sense of affinity and communal affection.

The article presents a conversation on music between the members of the rock music group The Band, including Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel. Robertson say that one can be inspired by any type of music even if the music is old and their band has been collecting music records of several old artists. According to Robertson rock and roll music is a combination of blues and country music. Manuel says that he is more comfortable in writing music than in songwriting. Hudson says their music has effects of Anglican church music.

The article focuses on singer Roslyn Kind, the sister of singer and actress Barbra Streisand. It notes that Kind possesses a strong and hard-edged voice like her sister and that she found her own style of singing in a more contemporary pop rock. It also mentions that building confidence and shucking off away from the shadow of her sister is Kind's biggest problem.

The article describes the modern groupies in the music industry in the U.S. Frank Zappa, leader of the rock band Mother of Invention, names a groupie as a girl who goes to bed with the members of rock-and-roll bands. Harlan Ellison, a California freelance writer, narrates his experience with a groupie.