1960s, a time when music wasn’t just tunes but a big change in how people felt and thought. Like a refreshing breeze introducing something entirely novel and different, the music of that era left an indelible mark. And guess what? The way folks listened to music was pretty cool too! From vinyl … Read more
In the 1960s, television emerged as a powerful medium that not only entertained but also influenced the popular culture of the era. This decade saw television become a central fixture in households across America, shaping the way people dressed, thought, and interacted. From iconic shows that reflected the values of the time … Read more
For casual viewers of horror movies, the older horror flicks might not be so interesting at first glance. After all, the movies made as far back as the 1960s didn’t have access to the technology to create all those special effects, CGI animations, and so much more. However, the horror offerings during … Read more
While the first Golden Age of Television had officially ended by the late 1950, the 1960s decade ushered in an exciting phase of its own. The early years of the 1960s saw most American households having their own television set. In fact, the roles of both radio and television had changed a … Read more
In the 1960s, rock ‘n’ roll was overtaken gradually by pop-rock, psychedelic rock, beat, folk-rock, and as well as blues-rock, which had grown in fame. It was a time when excitement ran rife in the music scene. The songs produced during these times has expressive, lyrical tunes, and hip turning pieces. It … Read more
The 1960s was a busy era for Walt Disney Productions. Aside from Walt Disney’s newest project, Disneyland, the company is also busy bringing books and plays into life and creating animated and live action movies. Even if Disneyland got the most of the public’s attention, Disney never failed to release revolutionary movies … Read more
In the vibrant tapestry of 20th-century music, few names shine as subtly yet significantly as Ernie Freeman. A maestro whose fingers danced across piano keys with the same ease and passion with which he orchestrated chart-topping hits, Freeman’s journey from a budding talent in Cleveland to a sought-after arranger in Los Angeles … Read more
Introduction to the Lovin’ Spoonful The Lovin’ Spoonful is one of the few American bands who successfully weathered the dominant British Invasion in the 1960s. The group was founded by John Sebastian and had actually its roots in folk music. Soon they parlayed their folk-based pop and rock hits into amazing chart … Read more
Her career in a summary Lesley Gore (born Lesley Sue Goldstein in New York, 1946) was an American pop singer and songwriter who rose to stardom when she was just 16 through her first single “It’s My Party,” in 1963. The single shot to #1 in 1963; it was then followed by … Read more
Their career in a summary Gary Lewis and the Playboys were a US rock and pop group in the 60s music era. Fronted by vocalist/drummer Gary Lewis (son of comedian Jerry Lewis), the group began playing at elite Hollywood parties until they were offered a spot at the Disneyland Park without everybody … Read more