Horn-Rock: 1968-1974
By Robert Wetstone, eMusic Contributor
The notion of combining a horn section with a rock band exploded in a very specific period of time (late 60's- early 70s) and place (Chicago/Detroit) and very quickly splintered into blustery blues, psychedelic rock, R&B, funk, and fusion. It was often an over the top and utterly compelling genre; even the brassy jazz big bands got into the game by covering the big rock hits of the time. The most successful bands found their… more »
