Often referred to as the second “Summer of Love,” 1980s acid house was a cultural and musical phenomenon that lasted just a few years but influenced generations and paved the way for a whole host of new musical genres and avenues.
Born as a subgenre of house music born in the mid-80s in Chicago. Characterized by repetitive electronic rhythms, acid house is made distinctive by the heavy use of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, which produces bright and distorted sounds similar to an acid (hence the name) and the TR 606 drum machine and the much more famous 808 also by Roland.
The genre has had a major influence on the rave scene in Europe, especially in the UK, becoming the symbol of an entire youth culture. Associated with underground clubs and large rave events, acid house is often linked to the “Second Summer of Love” phenomenon between 1988 and 1989, when it exploded in popularity.
His music and aesthetics influenced not only the electronic scene, but also the fashion and art of the period.
