In the epilogue of All Shook Up the author reflects the changing meaning of Rock and Roll to American culture. Some things I found noteworthy include the fact that for all the hype and negative press associated with Woodstock the author notes that no murders, rapes, or robberys happened its first year. Further, iconic singers like Janice Joplin used it as a platform for introducing their new work.
Also interestingly, Bruce Springstein, (given special emphasis is ASU) not only promoted hippie values through his music, but did many concerts for Vietnam Veterans and antinuclear protests.
The epilogue also incorporates Rock and Roll's future, discussing how it's had influence on a variety of different music: "In the half century since Rock 'n' Roll got its name,the music has taken many forms, R&B, romantic rock, heavy metal, punk rock grunge rock". Thus, rock and roll is not dead, and is an active force on society.
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