# My Rock Moment: Protest Songs with Emmeline Summerton of Lost Canyons LA

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Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Some songs become classics because of a great melody. Others become classics because they capture a moment in time. The songs we're talking about in this episode managed to do both. In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by LA historian and creator of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA, Emmeline Summerton, as we explore six of the most influential protest songs of the 1960s and '70s. Together, we uncover the fascinating stories behind: Barry McGuire – "Eve of Destruction" Joni Mitchell – "Big Yellow Taxi" The Doors – "The Unknown Soldier" The Byrds – "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)" Black Sabbath – "War Pigs" Marvin Gaye – "What's Going On" From the Vietnam War and environmentalism to civil rights and the plight of migrant workers, these songs became timeless expressions of protest, compassion, and hope that continue to resonate decades later. Whether you've loved these songs for years or are hearing their stories for the first time, this episode dives deep into music that helped define a generation. Find Emmeline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostcanyonsla For more information on My Rock Moment, visit www.myrockmoment.com Follow us for rare classic rock photos and news of upcoming episodes at: https://www.instagram.com/la_woman_rocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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