The Truth Behind Psychedelic Rock's Demise (And Who Killed It)

What Killed Psychedelic Rock? The Tragic Fall of a Musical Revolution

Psychedelic rock was more than a genre—it was a mind-bending musical revolution. But by the early 1970s, the magic was gone. Who killed psychedelic rock? Was it the deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison? The backlash against LSD and drug culture? The rise of hard rock, punk, and heavy metal? In this video, we uncover the real reasons behind the decline of psychedelic music and the cultural shift that brought the trippy era to an end.

If you're a fan of 60s and 70s rock music, classic psychedelic bands, or music history, you’ll want to watch this breakdown of what really ended one of the most radical genres of all time.

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⏱ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro – The Death of a Movement
0:48 Death of Psychedelic Icons (Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison)
2:22 Backlash Against Drug Culture
3:39 Commercialization & Oversaturation
4:34 Rise of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
6:00 Collapse of the Hippie Movement
7:16 From Psychedelic to Progressive Rock
8:39 Punk’s Anti-Establishment Rebellion
9:36 Band Breakups, Burnout & Mental Health
11:44 Legal & Industry Crackdowns
13:19 The Legacy of Psychedelic Rock

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