Beatlemania & British Invasion Music

There was a "magical", musical era known as the "British Invasion". The highlight of this intriguing period within musical history occurred during 1964 and 1965.

The Beatles, of course, sparked the most interest. There were, however, many other English bands becoming quite popular at that time, adding to the British influx of musical art. Among these additional, successful acts were, the Rolling Stones, the Dave Clark Five, the Kinks, the Zombies, the Searchers, and Herman's Hermits, as well as Freddy & the Dreamers.

The acceptance and appreciation of British Rock 'n Roll was taking the world by storm during that period. Many other bands hailing from Britain, i.e. the Merseybeats, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Manfred Mann, the Animals, the Mindbenders, the Swinging Blue Jeans, Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, and the Moody Blues, contributed to the Brits' success both at home and across the pond.

Achievement, on Britain's behalf concerning Rock 'n Roll, has never ceased since the days of the British Invasion. The group, Badfinger, is a good example of carrying on that same tradition. The British Invasion music of 1964-1965, however, has never been equaled.

It was a fun time, within music. And, it was a great experience. Maybe, you'll agree, . . . maybe, you won't. But it wasn't to have been missed.

###

© 2008 DRM Johnston {www.drmj.net}