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Meltdown Expected: Crisis, Disorder, & Upheaval at the End of the 1970's

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Music, Culture, and Societal Shifts in the Late 1970s

Exploring themes of music evolution from communal spirit to profit-driven concerts, backlash against disco music, emergence of artists like Bruce Springsteen and The Clash, and societal changes post-World War Two. Discussing the shift into the 1980s with rise of hair bands, events and responses in Latin America, tensions between global power blocs, and parallels between late 1970s political landscape and current era. Reflecting on the rise of neoliberalism, generation impacts, and uncertain future amidst crisis and disorder, emphasizing the need for understanding history for progress towards a better future.

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