Famous artists of the 1960s, such as Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin, influenced people through their music and used their fame to encourage the public to follow their example and become involved in growing movements social. For example, the rebellious baby boom generation who were coming of age, upholding ideals and principles different from those of their parents, were further emboldened by radical songs such as "Times Are Changing," "Blowin' In The Wind" and "A Hard Rain's A". -Gonna Fall,” all by Bob Dylan, which rejected respectable norms and encouraged support of counterculture and morality. Hailed as "the voice of a generation", through his use of music, Bob Dylan helped the protest era reach "a new mass audience" (The Politics of Bob Dylan). His songs, and many others, exposed audiences to the signs of racism and hatred evident in society and encouraged audiences to seek change. The rise of female artists and groups during the period also influenced audiences, establishing a new “feminine form of representation and unity” among women (Cyrus 174, 176). Artists like Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Tina Turner rose above social norms and embraced their sexuality and strength as women, hoping to spread a sphere of influence that broke away from the social boundaries established for women. Having a similar effect to anti-war songs, the music and the presence of female musicians in American society attracted more attention and activism to the women's movement of the time. The era of psychedelic music united Americans, fighting for an end to inequality, war and social dissatisfaction. Through music, many artists have inspired a search for peace among Americans and a transition from the old conformist ideals that constituted the