The use of psychedelics has had a significant impact on the music industry. In the 1960s, psychedelic drugs such as LSD were popular among musicians, and the influence of these substances can be heard in their music. Psychedelic music is characterized by its experimental and improvisational nature, as well as its use of distortion, reverb, and other effects. Artists such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd are known for their psychedelic sound. The use of psychedelics also influenced the lyrics of many songs, often exploring themes of spirituality, mysticism, and altered states of consciousness. Overall, psychedelics played a major role in shaping the sound and message of music in the 1960s and beyond.
Here are 50 top songs whose artists and bands were influenced by psychedelics:
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