The Vietnam War brought many new songs and aspiring musicians to fame through their anti-war protest songs. They promoted peace instead of war, and some satirized it. The power of protest music, though used earlier in our history, brought people and their minds together to assist in bringing an end to the war. This power became a strong force behind the people and their beliefs throughout the war. Anti-war music gave from this era birth to a new generation of styles and meanings. The artists of this music became very influential in the anti-war movement. This influence had a massive impact on young adults, and through their thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and emotions, they became a key part of the movement. They helped push the anti-war effort
