The Republic of Rock

"The Republic of Rock" explores the powerful connection between 1960s music and politics, focusing on San Francisco and Vietnam to reveal how rock became a crucial lens for understanding issues of citizenship, democracy, and counterculture. Drawing on archival sources and interviews, the book highlights lesser-known stories, from hippie DJs to Vietnamese rock bands, illustrating the global influence of sixties music. It offers fresh insights into how rock shaped ideas of individual and collective identity, emphasizing its ongoing significance in American and global society.