My radio show of Monday, March 20th, 2023 was about: The Soundtrack of a Generation: The British Invasion and the Music That Defined the 60s
In the mid-60s, a cultural shift occurred as rock and pop music from various British artists and cultures gained popularity in the United States. This phenomenon was brought about by the emergence of UK pop and rock groups including, but not limited to:
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- The Zombies
- The Kinks
- Small Faces
- The Dave Clark Five
- Herman’s Hermits
- The Hollies
- The Animals
- Gerry and the Pacemakers
- The Searchers
- The Yardbirds
- The Who and Them
As well as solo singers such as:
- Dusty Springfield
- Cilla Black
- Petula Clark
- Tom Jones
- And Donovan.
Make sure you don’t miss it!
Guests for our show:
Date: Monday, March 20th, 2023
1) Paul Jones
Paul Jones, the original lead vocalist and harmonicist of the rock band Manfred Mann, made significant contributions to the band’s success with hit singles like “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” and “Pretty Flamingo”. Currently, Jones is a member of The Manfreds, a band formed in 1991 as a reunion of former members of the 1960s pop group, Manfred Mann.
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2) John Idan
John Idan, a guitarist and vocalist hailing from Detroit, is recognized for his exceptional contributions to music through his collaborations with the Yardbirds, the McCarty Band, and his own musical projects including the John Idan Group and the Top Topham – John Idan Band.
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3) Jeremy Clyde
Jeremy Clyde, a musician and English singer, was part of the musical duo known as Chad and Jeremy. The duo began their journey in 1962 and achieved their first hit song in the UK with “Yesterday’s Gone” in 1963. This song later became a part of the British Invasion and was a hit in the United States in the following year. Chad & Jeremy’s style was soft and infused with folk, marked by hushed and whispered vocals. The duo was able to attain several hits in the United States, including “Willow Weep for Me”, “Before and After”, and their most successful hit, “A Summer Song”.
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Topic of the show: The Soundtrack of a Generation: The British Invasion and the Music That Defined the 60s
