The Crickets was one of the most iconic rock and roll bands of America. They ruled over the industry for…
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Pop music has developed into different sub-genres over the years, and one of the most popular subgenres in the 1960s…
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There have been many popular genres that have popped out of the music scene over the years, but one of…
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If we are asked which band is the best in history, we, restraining the urge to name our favorite band,…
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Introduction to Classic Rock The 1960s: Rock Music Comes of Age The 1970s: Rock vs. Disco The 1980s: John Lennon,…
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Introduction Herman’s Hermits are one of the popular acts to come out of the British Invasion and the of “beat…
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Introduction: Jimmy Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was one of the highly-regarded musicians and big-band leaders during…
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Introduction: Tommy Dorsey was an American musician and bandleader and one of the prominent figures of the Big Band…
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Introduction The Hollywood Argyles were a short-lived studio group assembled by producer/musician/songwriters Kim Fowley and Gary Paxton. They achieved popularity…
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Introduction Joe Barry was an American swamp pop singer hailing from Louisiana, known for his only big hit and now-oldies…
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Introduction: Jimmy Elledge (1943-2012) was an American country singer and musician from the 60s music era. He is primarily known…
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Introduction John Fred and his Playboy Band was a pop and blue-eyed soul group led by John Fred Gourrier (1941-2005).…
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Introduction Johnny Ferguson (born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter from the 60s music…
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Introduction One of the numerous “one hit wonder” groups, The Joe Jeffrey Group fleetingly surfaced in the 60s music scene. …
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Introduction Joe Jones was an American R&B singer-songwriter, who was responsible with forming the all-girl group The Dixie Cups. His…
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Introduction Jimmy Jones (1937-2012) was an American singer-songwriter whose distinct vocal quality has been described as an effortlessly soulful falsetto. …
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Introduction Chip Taylor (real name James Wesley Voight, most known for penning songs such as “Wild Thing”; also the brother…
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Bill Medley (born William Thomas Medley on September 19, 1940 in Sta. Ana, California) is an American singer and songwriter…
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Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most…
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Introduction The late Otis Redding was one of the popular artists during the 60s music era. He is now one…
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Introduction Muddy Waters was an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist primarily known for his classic blues standard “Hoochie Coochie Man.”…
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Introduction Jerry Lee Lewis is an American singer-songwriter and pianist who was dubbed by his nickname “The Killer.” One of…
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Introduction Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) is no doubt one of the 60s music era legends. The music magazine Rolling Stone ranked…
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Introduction Steam was a classic rock and pop band known for their only hit “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him…
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Introduction The Tornados are an English instrumental/classic rock and roll group formed during the 60s music era. Although they are…
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Introduction American singer-songwriter Jerry Samuels turned himself into a one hit wonder as Napoleon XIV, who made a big hit…
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Introduction The Surfaris were an American surf rock group originating from Glendora, California. They are best known for their Top…
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Introduction Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor, broadcaster and recording artist principally known for his role as Benjamin “Pa” Cartwright…
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Introduction The New Vaudeville Band was a novelty group from England formed by songwriter Geoff Stephens. Their bright and cheerful…
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Introduction Barry McGuire is a rock and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician known for his only #1 hit, the protest…
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