The Classic Rock Age and Today’s Youth
David Slone asked:
I would like everyone to think of the decades of the 1960’s and 1970’s as the Classic Rock Age. During the late 1960s a phenomenon referred to as the British Invasion hit the youth of the world like a rock! Bands coming from the UK brought a literal renaissance to the world of music and heavily changed and influenced the direction of rock and roll forever. Bands from the UK were, in turn, heavily influenced by blues and jazz bands from the U.S.
Have you noticed how so many things from the 1960’s and 1970’s seems to be coming back into style with today’s youth? I grew up during the ’60s and ’70s and now I often see teenagers wearing very similar styles of clothing and even using a lot of the same slang from when I was a teenager so many years ago.
Better than that the young people of today seem to have found that the music from the 1960’s and 1970’s is really cool too. It makes me feel good when I hear stuff like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin coming from a young person’s vehicle. Music is a matter of taste, but I find that most of the music of recent decades leave a lot to be desired. Sure, there has been some good music recorded in recent years and I like a lot of it, but nothing comes close to the classic rock bands.
A lot of teenagers express their opinions and tastes in music by wearing T-shirts and by putting bumper stickers on their vehicles. You will often see them wearing shirts with great rock bands on them like AC/DC, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and a lot of other rock groups and performers of the classic rock age. Of course this isn’t limited to teenagers, a lot of us older folk still dig the good stuff!
Some time ago I worked with a lot of high school age people. I was surprised to hear so many of them talk about rock bands like Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, KISS and Frank Zappa. Not too long ago music had to be new to be cool among the younger generation, but today’s youth has gotten smarter and they are looking for music that is real.
You can see it on the new television shows, music videos, sitcoms and at the local mall and school – The Classic Rock Age is back.
I would like everyone to think of the decades of the 1960’s and 1970’s as the Classic Rock Age. During the late 1960s a phenomenon referred to as the British Invasion hit the youth of the world like a rock! Bands coming from the UK brought a literal renaissance to the world of music and heavily changed and influenced the direction of rock and roll forever. Bands from the UK were, in turn, heavily influenced by blues and jazz bands from the U.S.
Have you noticed how so many things from the 1960’s and 1970’s seems to be coming back into style with today’s youth? I grew up during the ’60s and ’70s and now I often see teenagers wearing very similar styles of clothing and even using a lot of the same slang from when I was a teenager so many years ago.
Better than that the young people of today seem to have found that the music from the 1960’s and 1970’s is really cool too. It makes me feel good when I hear stuff like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin coming from a young person’s vehicle. Music is a matter of taste, but I find that most of the music of recent decades leave a lot to be desired. Sure, there has been some good music recorded in recent years and I like a lot of it, but nothing comes close to the classic rock bands.
A lot of teenagers express their opinions and tastes in music by wearing T-shirts and by putting bumper stickers on their vehicles. You will often see them wearing shirts with great rock bands on them like AC/DC, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and a lot of other rock groups and performers of the classic rock age. Of course this isn’t limited to teenagers, a lot of us older folk still dig the good stuff!
Some time ago I worked with a lot of high school age people. I was surprised to hear so many of them talk about rock bands like Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, KISS and Frank Zappa. Not too long ago music had to be new to be cool among the younger generation, but today’s youth has gotten smarter and they are looking for music that is real.
You can see it on the new television shows, music videos, sitcoms and at the local mall and school – The Classic Rock Age is back.
The 60’s
btlzfan asked:
Images of the 60s..The Black Panthers, Jerry Rubin, Woodstock, Abbie Hoffman, and random hippies.
Baseball Strikeout Pitchers – Ranking the Best of the 1960s
Carroll Conklin asked:
Baseball fans have always worshipped the pitchers who could string together strikeouts. And as hitters have become less concerned with making contact and more concerned with reaching the fences (since home runs always pay better than singles), strikeout ratios have increased steadily with each decade throughout the 20th Century.
The biggest jump in the average number of strikeouts per 9 innings pitched among all major league pitchers came in the 1960s, when the average per 9 innings rose to 5.47 strikeouts (compared to 4.38 in the 1950s). That’s more than a strikeout per 9 innings better than the previous decade … the most dramatic increase in strikeouts for any decade.
This increase in strikeouts was no doubt partly due to the raised pitching mound and enlarged strike zone that prevailed during mot of the 1960s. But it is just as likely that the increase was due to the talent of 1960s pitchers … the same pitchers who posted the lowest collective major league ERA (3.60) of any decade since the introduction of the “lively ball” in 1920.
The simply 1960s featured more great strikeout pitchers than any other baseball decade. The 10 best are recognized in thi ranking. These are the pitchers who faced some of the best power hitters in major league baseball history, and sent more hitters back to the dugout with their bats dragging than any generation of pitchers before them.
Half of the pitchers making up this list (Koufax, Gibson, Bunning, Drysdale, Marichal) are currently in the Hall of Fame. Had they played more years for better teams, McDowell, Lolich and Tiant might well have had a shot at Cooperstown. They were certainly among the most dominant pitchers of the decade.
1. Sandy Koufax -The Dodger left-hander averaged 9.51 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched during the 1960s, the highest average among all major league starting pitchers that decade. Koufax finished 3rd in total strikeouts for the decade with 1,910, though he retired after the 1966 season.
2. Bob Gibson – With a total of 2,071, Bob Gibson recorded more strikeouts during the 1960s than any other pitcher. He averaged 7.62 strikeouts per 9 innings, and struck out 200 or more batters in a season 7 times during the 1960s, though leading the National League only once (1968).
3. Sam McDowell – The American League’s most proficient strikeout pitcher during the 1960s, “Sudden” Sam finished just behind Koufax in average strikeouts per 9 innings with 9.41. He led the American League in strikeouts 4 times during the 1960s (as well as in 1970), and topped 300 strikeouts in a season twice.
4. Jim Maloney – The Cincinnati Reds right-hander struck out 1,585 batters during the 1960s, averaging 7.92 strikeouts per 9 innings. From 1963 through 1966, Maloney averaged 234 strikeouts per season while winning 78 games for the Reds.
5. Bob Veale – This 6-6 southpaw won 100 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1960s, including 18 victories in 1964, the year he led the National League in strikeouts with 250. Veale struck out 1,428 batters during the 1960s, an average of 7.98 strikeouts per 9 innings (3rd best among all pitchers).
6. Jim Bunning – Bunning is the only member of this list to lead each league in strikeouts. As a member of the Detroit Tigers, he topped the American League with 201 in both 1959 and 1960, and with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bunning led the National League in strikeouts with 253 in 1967.
7. Don Drysdale – Drysdale led the National League in strikeouts twice in the 1960s (as well as in 1959), totaling 1,910 strikeouts for the decade to tie for 3rd with teammate Sandy Koufax. Drysdale averaged 6.54 strikeouts per 9 innings during the 1960s.
8. Mickey Lolich – The all-time strikeout leader for the Detroit Tigers, Lolich registered a total of 1,336 strikeouts during the 1960s, averaging 7.87 strikeouts per 9 innings for the decade. In 1969, he averaged 8.69 strikeouts per 9 innings.
9. Juan Marichal – The pitcher with the most victories during the 1960s (191), Juan Marichal struck out 200 or more batters in a season 6 times. He amassed a total of 1,840 strikeouts for the decade, with an average of 6.49 strikeouts per 9 innings.
10. Luis Tiant – Though he pitched only 6 seasons during the 1960s, all with the Cleveland Indians , Tiant struck out 1,041 batters during the decade. He averaged 7.81 strikeouts per 9 innings, the 6th highest average among major league pitchers in the 1960s.
Baseball fans have always worshipped the pitchers who could string together strikeouts. And as hitters have become less concerned with making contact and more concerned with reaching the fences (since home runs always pay better than singles), strikeout ratios have increased steadily with each decade throughout the 20th Century.
The biggest jump in the average number of strikeouts per 9 innings pitched among all major league pitchers came in the 1960s, when the average per 9 innings rose to 5.47 strikeouts (compared to 4.38 in the 1950s). That’s more than a strikeout per 9 innings better than the previous decade … the most dramatic increase in strikeouts for any decade.
This increase in strikeouts was no doubt partly due to the raised pitching mound and enlarged strike zone that prevailed during mot of the 1960s. But it is just as likely that the increase was due to the talent of 1960s pitchers … the same pitchers who posted the lowest collective major league ERA (3.60) of any decade since the introduction of the “lively ball” in 1920.
The simply 1960s featured more great strikeout pitchers than any other baseball decade. The 10 best are recognized in thi ranking. These are the pitchers who faced some of the best power hitters in major league baseball history, and sent more hitters back to the dugout with their bats dragging than any generation of pitchers before them.
Half of the pitchers making up this list (Koufax, Gibson, Bunning, Drysdale, Marichal) are currently in the Hall of Fame. Had they played more years for better teams, McDowell, Lolich and Tiant might well have had a shot at Cooperstown. They were certainly among the most dominant pitchers of the decade.
1. Sandy Koufax -The Dodger left-hander averaged 9.51 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched during the 1960s, the highest average among all major league starting pitchers that decade. Koufax finished 3rd in total strikeouts for the decade with 1,910, though he retired after the 1966 season.
2. Bob Gibson – With a total of 2,071, Bob Gibson recorded more strikeouts during the 1960s than any other pitcher. He averaged 7.62 strikeouts per 9 innings, and struck out 200 or more batters in a season 7 times during the 1960s, though leading the National League only once (1968).
3. Sam McDowell – The American League’s most proficient strikeout pitcher during the 1960s, “Sudden” Sam finished just behind Koufax in average strikeouts per 9 innings with 9.41. He led the American League in strikeouts 4 times during the 1960s (as well as in 1970), and topped 300 strikeouts in a season twice.
4. Jim Maloney – The Cincinnati Reds right-hander struck out 1,585 batters during the 1960s, averaging 7.92 strikeouts per 9 innings. From 1963 through 1966, Maloney averaged 234 strikeouts per season while winning 78 games for the Reds.
5. Bob Veale – This 6-6 southpaw won 100 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1960s, including 18 victories in 1964, the year he led the National League in strikeouts with 250. Veale struck out 1,428 batters during the 1960s, an average of 7.98 strikeouts per 9 innings (3rd best among all pitchers).
6. Jim Bunning – Bunning is the only member of this list to lead each league in strikeouts. As a member of the Detroit Tigers, he topped the American League with 201 in both 1959 and 1960, and with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bunning led the National League in strikeouts with 253 in 1967.
7. Don Drysdale – Drysdale led the National League in strikeouts twice in the 1960s (as well as in 1959), totaling 1,910 strikeouts for the decade to tie for 3rd with teammate Sandy Koufax. Drysdale averaged 6.54 strikeouts per 9 innings during the 1960s.
8. Mickey Lolich – The all-time strikeout leader for the Detroit Tigers, Lolich registered a total of 1,336 strikeouts during the 1960s, averaging 7.87 strikeouts per 9 innings for the decade. In 1969, he averaged 8.69 strikeouts per 9 innings.
9. Juan Marichal – The pitcher with the most victories during the 1960s (191), Juan Marichal struck out 200 or more batters in a season 6 times. He amassed a total of 1,840 strikeouts for the decade, with an average of 6.49 strikeouts per 9 innings.
10. Luis Tiant – Though he pitched only 6 seasons during the 1960s, all with the Cleveland Indians , Tiant struck out 1,041 batters during the decade. He averaged 7.81 strikeouts per 9 innings, the 6th highest average among major league pitchers in the 1960s.
Types of Sewing Machines
Alison Cole asked:
There are three types of sewing machines- mechanical sewing machines, electronic sewing machines, and computerized sewing machines. Since their introduction in 1800 till 1960’s, all sewing machines were mechanical. Mechanical sewing machines are controlled by a rotary wheel. They have knobs and dials to make changes in the tension or the length or width of the stitch.
Lockstitch sewing machines make use of a hook and a bobbin thread to create stitch patterns, whereas chain stitch machines use a looper to form stitches. One of the major drawbacks of chain stitching is that it is very weak and the stitch can easily be pulled apart. In addition to lock stitching and chain stitching machines, there are blind stitch and buttonhole-and-button-sewing machines that use a spreader to create stitches.
Mechanical sewing machines are less expensive and are the simplest type of sewing machine in terms of build. Bernina 1008, Kenmore 11101, Singer 6038, Elna 2005, Kenmore Mini, Kenmore 15212, and Sears Kenmore 15218 are some of the mechanical sewing machines available in the market.
By the year 1970, electronic sewing machines became popular. There are more features in an electronic sewing machine than in a mechanical sewing machine. Instead of turning knobs or dials, electronic sewing machines use button to adjust length or width of the stitch. Electronic sewing machines have motors; each one is assigned with a specific task and is run by electricity. Singer 7442, Singer 7462, Singer CE-100 Futura, Elna 3230, and Janome Decor Excel 5124 are some instances of electronic sewing machines.
Another type is the computerized sewing machine, which is very fast and easy to use. Computerized sewing machines are similar to electronic sewing machines. They use the same chips and stepper motors that are used in electronic machines. Besides, they posses a microprocessor which helps the sewing machine to accept new information in a card form and create stitching patterns based on the information loaded in the card. Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura, Singer Quantum XL-6000, Brother SE270D, and Janome 8080 are some examples of computerized sewing machine.
There are three types of sewing machines- mechanical sewing machines, electronic sewing machines, and computerized sewing machines. Since their introduction in 1800 till 1960’s, all sewing machines were mechanical. Mechanical sewing machines are controlled by a rotary wheel. They have knobs and dials to make changes in the tension or the length or width of the stitch.
Lockstitch sewing machines make use of a hook and a bobbin thread to create stitch patterns, whereas chain stitch machines use a looper to form stitches. One of the major drawbacks of chain stitching is that it is very weak and the stitch can easily be pulled apart. In addition to lock stitching and chain stitching machines, there are blind stitch and buttonhole-and-button-sewing machines that use a spreader to create stitches.
Mechanical sewing machines are less expensive and are the simplest type of sewing machine in terms of build. Bernina 1008, Kenmore 11101, Singer 6038, Elna 2005, Kenmore Mini, Kenmore 15212, and Sears Kenmore 15218 are some of the mechanical sewing machines available in the market.
By the year 1970, electronic sewing machines became popular. There are more features in an electronic sewing machine than in a mechanical sewing machine. Instead of turning knobs or dials, electronic sewing machines use button to adjust length or width of the stitch. Electronic sewing machines have motors; each one is assigned with a specific task and is run by electricity. Singer 7442, Singer 7462, Singer CE-100 Futura, Elna 3230, and Janome Decor Excel 5124 are some instances of electronic sewing machines.
Another type is the computerized sewing machine, which is very fast and easy to use. Computerized sewing machines are similar to electronic sewing machines. They use the same chips and stepper motors that are used in electronic machines. Besides, they posses a microprocessor which helps the sewing machine to accept new information in a card form and create stitching patterns based on the information loaded in the card. Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura, Singer Quantum XL-6000, Brother SE270D, and Janome 8080 are some examples of computerized sewing machine.
Baby Boomer Music – Top Ten One Hit Wonders From the ’60s
Phil McMillan asked:
We loved them all. Several “One Hit Wonders” had very successful songs throughout the ’60s. Hey, how could you not shed a tear every time you hear, “Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp, Bomp, Bomp?” Maybe even two or three tears, huh?
Well, as the Baby Boomer Music King, I have my own very valuable Top Ten list of One Hit Wonders. Remember these?
10. “In the Year 2525″ (1969) by Zager and Evans – These two University of Nebraska students hit #1 in the summer of 1969 and stayed there for six weeks. Over time this single has sold over 10 million copies. The two remain friends to this day. Denny Zager still lives in Lincoln where he builds custom guitars.
9. “Do You Love Me” (1962) by The Contours – Four young men from Detroit got their start in 1959 and did not chart with their first two releases. But they hit it big in 1962 when “Do You love Me” went all the way to #2. The group played for several more years but never hit star status as members came and went like a revolving door.
8. “Rhythm of the Rain” (1963) by the Cascades – All four band members served on the USS Ticonderoga while in the Navy. After leaving the Navy the four formed a group and began creating songs with an emphasis on voice harmony. Two releases did nothing, but then came “Rhythm of the Rain” which rose to #3 in early 1963. * (Make sure you watch the Cascades do an updated version of “Rhythm of the Rain” from a few years ago. It sounds better than the original.)
7. “Who Put the Bomp” (1961) by Barry Mann – Barry’s song peaked at #7 and stayed on the charts for twelve weeks.
6. “Everyone’s Gone to the Moon” (1965) by Jonathan King – He was a singer songwriter and a Cambridge University undergraduate in 1965 when he released his one hit wonder. It was a world wide hit that sold over 4 million copies. King is still in the music business after writing several songs for other entertainers for years.
There were many others that did well during the 60’s. One Hit Wonders carved out their share of music history and often climbed to #1 on the Billboard listings.
“Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey” by Steam went #1 as did “Telstar” by the Tornadoes. There are several great songs that I wanted to add to this Top Ten but that would have made the list a Top Twenty.
So, here are the Top Five One Hit Wonders from the 60’s.
5. “Liar Liar” (1965) by The Castaways – This rock group originated in the Minneapolis-St Paul area and released “Liar Liar” in 1965. The song hit #12 and was eventually featured in the movie “Good Morning Vietnam.” The group is still playing with one of the original members.
4. “In-a-Godda-Da-Vita” (1968) by Iron Butterfly – This song was actually recorded on the first take which is almost hard to believe. The original 17 minute version has a great extended drum solo. The song developed a cult following and sold several million copies.
3. “For What Its Worth” (1967) by Buffalo Springfield – Steven Stills and Neil Young became big stars with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) but they were one hit wonders as part of Buffalo Springfield.
2. “Hey! Baby” (1962) by Bruce Channel – Although recorded in 1960, “Hey! Baby” didn’t become a hit until 1962 when it shot all the way to #1. Bruce Channel is still in the music business to this day even though he only hit it big time with one song. “Hey! Baby” has had a rebirth of sorts as a favorite among college students throughout the country.
1. I have a tie for the top spot… “Hippy Hippy Shakes” by the Swinging Blue Jeans (featured in the movie “Cocktail”), and “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie. Listen to both songs and tell me which one should sit by itself at the top.
You can find music videos on all of the songs on this list by simply searching Google. I suggest you watch each one and let these videos take you back to our time… the 60’s.
We loved them all. Several “One Hit Wonders” had very successful songs throughout the ’60s. Hey, how could you not shed a tear every time you hear, “Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp, Bomp, Bomp?” Maybe even two or three tears, huh?
Well, as the Baby Boomer Music King, I have my own very valuable Top Ten list of One Hit Wonders. Remember these?
10. “In the Year 2525″ (1969) by Zager and Evans – These two University of Nebraska students hit #1 in the summer of 1969 and stayed there for six weeks. Over time this single has sold over 10 million copies. The two remain friends to this day. Denny Zager still lives in Lincoln where he builds custom guitars.
9. “Do You Love Me” (1962) by The Contours – Four young men from Detroit got their start in 1959 and did not chart with their first two releases. But they hit it big in 1962 when “Do You love Me” went all the way to #2. The group played for several more years but never hit star status as members came and went like a revolving door.
8. “Rhythm of the Rain” (1963) by the Cascades – All four band members served on the USS Ticonderoga while in the Navy. After leaving the Navy the four formed a group and began creating songs with an emphasis on voice harmony. Two releases did nothing, but then came “Rhythm of the Rain” which rose to #3 in early 1963. * (Make sure you watch the Cascades do an updated version of “Rhythm of the Rain” from a few years ago. It sounds better than the original.)
7. “Who Put the Bomp” (1961) by Barry Mann – Barry’s song peaked at #7 and stayed on the charts for twelve weeks.
6. “Everyone’s Gone to the Moon” (1965) by Jonathan King – He was a singer songwriter and a Cambridge University undergraduate in 1965 when he released his one hit wonder. It was a world wide hit that sold over 4 million copies. King is still in the music business after writing several songs for other entertainers for years.
There were many others that did well during the 60’s. One Hit Wonders carved out their share of music history and often climbed to #1 on the Billboard listings.
“Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey” by Steam went #1 as did “Telstar” by the Tornadoes. There are several great songs that I wanted to add to this Top Ten but that would have made the list a Top Twenty.
So, here are the Top Five One Hit Wonders from the 60’s.
5. “Liar Liar” (1965) by The Castaways – This rock group originated in the Minneapolis-St Paul area and released “Liar Liar” in 1965. The song hit #12 and was eventually featured in the movie “Good Morning Vietnam.” The group is still playing with one of the original members.
4. “In-a-Godda-Da-Vita” (1968) by Iron Butterfly – This song was actually recorded on the first take which is almost hard to believe. The original 17 minute version has a great extended drum solo. The song developed a cult following and sold several million copies.
3. “For What Its Worth” (1967) by Buffalo Springfield – Steven Stills and Neil Young became big stars with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) but they were one hit wonders as part of Buffalo Springfield.
2. “Hey! Baby” (1962) by Bruce Channel – Although recorded in 1960, “Hey! Baby” didn’t become a hit until 1962 when it shot all the way to #1. Bruce Channel is still in the music business to this day even though he only hit it big time with one song. “Hey! Baby” has had a rebirth of sorts as a favorite among college students throughout the country.
1. I have a tie for the top spot… “Hippy Hippy Shakes” by the Swinging Blue Jeans (featured in the movie “Cocktail”), and “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie. Listen to both songs and tell me which one should sit by itself at the top.
You can find music videos on all of the songs on this list by simply searching Google. I suggest you watch each one and let these videos take you back to our time… the 60’s.
Men’s Clothing From the 60’s to Today
Phil Stott asked:
Men’s clothing has long since passed the few basic staples of the 1960s. The fashion icons that included Elvis Presley and The Beatles provided the foundation for which many men followed. The ties, belts and lapels got wider, the shoes got whiter and the flared jean ruled. Today, men follow the beat of their own drums and prefer cotton over polyester and Banlon and collarless over the longer collar indicative of days past.
There are, however, a few timeless pieces that have stood the test of time and remain in men’s closets throughout the world. The classic polo, the simplicity of a white tee and the versatility of denim are dateless. They transcend time and never go out of style. Although the British invasion may have come and gone and took with it the mod business suit, complete with tapered legs and funky plaids, we still covet the slimming features proffered by these uniquely cut suits. Fortunately, there are designers who recognize a great look and still provide those leg-lengthening and waist-reducing looks. One celebrity that comes to mind and who has that tapered look down to perfection is the new late-night talk show king, Conan O’Brien. He’s clearly found the magic formula in bring the 1960s forward into current day and done so with great flair.
Casual was best defined all those decades ago with one word: Woodstock. Psychedelic patterns, tie-dyed tees and leather sandals ruled the weekend look for men all over the world. Although the groovy color patterns associated with tie-dyes may have given way to the simplicity of a single color, men are still able to find countless colors and designs. Whether you saw the end of the decade as “a long time coming” or were reluctant to enter into the 1970s, the style and bold look, although pared back to a large degree, can still be found in many of today’s designers.
Men’s clothing has long since passed the few basic staples of the 1960s. The fashion icons that included Elvis Presley and The Beatles provided the foundation for which many men followed. The ties, belts and lapels got wider, the shoes got whiter and the flared jean ruled. Today, men follow the beat of their own drums and prefer cotton over polyester and Banlon and collarless over the longer collar indicative of days past.
There are, however, a few timeless pieces that have stood the test of time and remain in men’s closets throughout the world. The classic polo, the simplicity of a white tee and the versatility of denim are dateless. They transcend time and never go out of style. Although the British invasion may have come and gone and took with it the mod business suit, complete with tapered legs and funky plaids, we still covet the slimming features proffered by these uniquely cut suits. Fortunately, there are designers who recognize a great look and still provide those leg-lengthening and waist-reducing looks. One celebrity that comes to mind and who has that tapered look down to perfection is the new late-night talk show king, Conan O’Brien. He’s clearly found the magic formula in bring the 1960s forward into current day and done so with great flair.
Casual was best defined all those decades ago with one word: Woodstock. Psychedelic patterns, tie-dyed tees and leather sandals ruled the weekend look for men all over the world. Although the groovy color patterns associated with tie-dyes may have given way to the simplicity of a single color, men are still able to find countless colors and designs. Whether you saw the end of the decade as “a long time coming” or were reluctant to enter into the 1970s, the style and bold look, although pared back to a large degree, can still be found in many of today’s designers.
