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Discover the unexpected origins of the Beatles' famous "mop top" hairstyle that emerged in the early '60s. It all began when George Harrison went swimming and forgot his comb, leading to a new look that captivated his bandmates. This piece explores how this fashion trend influenced music and inspired generations. Engage students with questions about their favorite fashion fads and encourage discussions linking modern musical groups with current trends and political contexts.
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MUSIC AND ME TOO 4 By Joy Agre T
MUSIC AND ME TOO 4 - Reading The Beatles’ trademark “mop top” hairstyles came about by accident. In the early ‘60s, many musicians wore their hair greased back. That changed one day when George Harrison went swimming and forgot his comb. When the rest of the group saw him with his bangs hanging over his forehead, they liked the look and copied it.
MUSIC AND ME TOO 4 - Questions What is your favorite fashion fad? How did you start to wear it?
MUSIC AND ME TOO - Teacher’s Page First have students read the text silently. Then read text aloud as a class. Brainstorm the schema and stimulate ideas. Have students think in terms of modern musical groups and the fashions and trends those groups inspire as well as politics of today and its relationship to music. Guide them into thinking of what is important and valuable to them.