1960’s Era/British Invasion• The music scene of the 60’s was known as the “British invasion”

of American Music. • The Beatles lead this invasion.• Numerous British Groups and fans were creating a buzz in the

United Sates, such bands as The RollingStones, The Who and of course, The Beatles.

• These bands helped the progression in this movement. • The Beatles were the most popular at this time and have the

best commercial success in history. • Many in the United States and along with the UK caught on to

The Beatles because of their catchy tunes and handsome looks.

• The Beatles made their debut in America on The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday - February 9, 1964.

• There were 50,000 requests for seats in the studio which only held 703 people.

• Approximately 73 million viewers watched The Beatles perform 5 songs.

• The Beatles became the talk among music.• The public was pleased by British rock. • The gates to the television audience opened and among

the groups who played on Ed Sullivan (The Beatles, The Kinks, The RollingStones.)

History of The Beatles• In 1957 John Lennon – leader of a band called the Quarry Men, was introduced to

Paul McCartney and was quickly asked to join the band.• February 6, 1958 - George Harrison joined. • Stuart Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best the drummer. • April 10, 1962, - Stuart Sutcliffe died in Hamburg of a brain haemorrhage. • Several failed attempts at studios, the Beatles landed a recording session with

Parlophone but the drummer had to go.• The group insisted on Ringo for all future recordings and performances. • They released album after album and motion pictures, these men were on top.• August 1969 – Lennon wanted split from the band.• The split was kept quiet until April 10, 1970 when McCartney left the group.• Many angry fans blamed the breakup on Yoko Ono and Linda McCartney while others

felt that it was just their time.• These 5 men left a great legacy in music that will never be forgotten.

Hey Jude

• Written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Released in August 1968 as the first single from The Beatles’ record label Apple Records.• The longest single ever to top the British Charts.• The single has sold approximately eight million copies and is frequently included on professional lists of the all-time best songs• "Hey Jude" begins with a verse-bridge structure based around McCartney's vocal performance and piano accompaniment.• More instrumentation is added as the song progresses to distinguish sections. After the fourth verse, the song shifts to a fade-out coda that lasts for more than four minutes.

History of The Rolling Stones

• An English rock band formed in London in 1962.• They have helped shape and define music through the decades.• One of the most iconic and influential rock bands of all time - still going strong today.• Mick Jagger and Keith Richards formed a songwriting partnership early in their careers.• The original band consisted of Brian Jones, instrumentalist, pianist Ian Stewart, bassist

Bill Wyman, drummer Charlie Watts, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on vocals.• Jagger and Richards took over leadership of the band • Jones died in 1969. • After many replacements, Darryl Jones joined in 1994, although he is not officially a

band member.• The Rolling Stones came to the United States as part of the “British Invasion” which

included the Beatles, Manfred Man, and Herman’s Hermits.• The Rolling Stones have continued to perform in sold-out venues around the world,

bringing together old and new generations, and there seems no end in sight.

Bob Dylan• Has been revered as a poet, musician, songwriter, activist, and a folk

artist. • He unofficially became the spokesperson for the counter-culture

movement of the 1960s.• Many young people looked to him for their ideas concerning the

social issues. • He wrote and sung songs that became anti-war anthems.• He was also one of the performers that performed at the famous

March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his immortalized speech.

• He continues to be one of the most respected and recognized artists in the history of music because of his melodies and unique singing voice.

Woodstock• Took place during the weekend of August 15-18, 1969.• It was the symbolic culmination of a decade of social reform and

questioning authority. • It took place on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York.• Over a half million people showed up to enjoy the most popular musical

performers of the era, including Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix and many others.

• Became known as the “Summer of Peace and Love”.• Many “hippies” attended.• The 1960s also influenced the history of music with innovative artists who

dared to make a stand against the establishment. • The artists of the 60s not only exemplified this ideal, but it also made it a

popular thing to do that continues to this day.

Popular Artists/Bands of the 60s26. The Drifters27. The Four Tops28. Led Zeppelin29. Martha & The Vandellas30. Dion31. Jefferson Airplane32. The Mamas & The Papas33. Sam & Dave34. Solomon Burke35. Cream36. Jackie Wilson37. Creedence Clearwater Revival38. Booker T. & The MG's39. Sly & The Family Stone40. The Monkees41. The Yardbirds42. Chubby Checker43. Simon & Garfunkel44. The Marvelettes45. Joe Tex46. Etta James47. The Lovin' Spoonful48. Del Shannon49. The Ventures50. Jan & Dean

1. The Beatles 2. James Brown 3. The Beach Boys 4. The Supremes 5. The Rolling Stones 6. Bob Dylan 7. Aretha Franklin 8. Elvis Presley 9. Sam Cooke10. The Jimi Hendrix Experience11. Ray Charles12. Otis Redding13. The Temptations14. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles15. The Byrds16. Marvin Gaye17. The Four Seasons18. The Who19. Wilson Pickett20. Stevie Wonder21. The Kinks22. Roy Orbison23. The Impressions24. The Shirelles25. The Doors

75. The Turtles76. Percy Sledge77. Rick Nelson78. The Everly Brothers79. Ben E. King80. The Shangri-Las81. Gladys Knight & The Pips82. Gene Chandler83. Dick Dale84. Paul Revere & The Raiders85. Van Morrison/Them86. The Chiffons87. Eddie Floyd88. The Isley Brothers89. The Hollies90. Jerry Butler91. Dusty Springfield92. Chuck Berry93. Major Lance94. Johnny Rivers95. Garnett Mimms & The Enchanters96. Love97. Gene Pitney98. Steppenwolf99. Herman's Hermits100. The Grateful Dead

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