Contrasting artists
Choose two contrasting artists from the readings and lectures for this unit and discuss two ways
in which each renewed previous styles within their music and performance style. Compare and
contrast their personalities and strategies.
You can choose any combination of urban folk or British invasion groups to come up with your
two artists. Use specific examples from their songs, their self-presentation, how they interacted
with audiences or politics, and other musical or extra-musical characteristics to make your
comparisons.