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Generational Cycles
- Strauss and Howe's "Generations" theory suggests generational cycles influence American history.
- They proposed a predictive formula for these cycles, impacting popular discourse.
Naming Generation X
- Generation X, initially named "Thirteens" by Strauss and Howe, was renamed after Billy Idol's punk band.
- This band referenced older pop culture and the Who's "My Generation."
Jim Marshall's Journey
- Jim Marshall, confined to a full body cast for seven years, developed a love for movement and music.
- He became a drummer, then built amplifiers because he couldn't hear the band clearly, leading to the Marshall amp.