About San Francisco Sound
San Francisco Sound is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic rock and American rock.
From Wikipedia
The San Francisco sound is rock music performed live and recorded by San Francisco–based rock groups of the mid-1960s to early 1970s. It was associated with the counterculture community in San Francisco, particularly the Haight-Ashbury district, during these years. San Francisco is a westward-looking port city, a city that at the time was 'big enough' but not manic like New York City or spread out like Los Angeles. Hence, it could support a 'scene'. According to journalist Ed Vulliamy, "A core of Haight Ashbury bands played with each other, for each other".
According to an announcer for a TV show that Ralph J. Gleason hosted: "In his syndicated newspaper column, Mr. Gleason has been the foremost interpreter of the sounds coming out of what he calls 'the Liverpool of the United States.' Mr. Gleason believes the San Francisco rock groups are making a serious contribution to musical history."
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What is San Francisco Sound?
San Francisco Sound is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic rock and American rock.
Where and when did San Francisco Sound originate?
San Francisco Sound originated in United States.