The British Invasion (Not the Beatles…

The Rolling Stones!)Michelle Christo

Mackenzie PorterFabiano Damota

12/7/12

History of the British Invasion

In the mid 1960s, rock and pop musicians from the United Kingdom became popular in America. This became known as the British Invasion. Signs of the invasion began in early 1963 with The Beatles, but soon many other British bands, including The Who and The Rolling Stones, became just as popular. British bands began combining various American and British genres, in what became known as Merseybeat. This is a mix of rock-and-roll, doo-wop, skiffle and R&B. This was a major cause of the ending of the career of R&B artist Chubby Checker , and temporarily decreased the success of artists such as Fats Domino and Elvis Presley. At the time of the invasion, the amount of girl vocal groups decreased and the careers of African Americans and women in the music business were damaged. The British Invasion also had an overwhelming impact on teens in the 1960s. They worshiped these bands and many wanted electric guitars and other various instruments. After President Kennedy’s assassination, the morale of many Americans was low. The British Invasion lifted the spirits of many youths, but many parents did not approve of these new bands and the style of music they were bringing to America. Often times, usually between teenagers. there would be debates over which British bands were better. This showed the passion that some felt for these bands. Some famous British Bands of this time included the ever so popular Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks.

The Facts• The British invasion began in 1963 with the Beatles.• The phrase “The British Invasion” came a while after

bands such as the Rolling Stones and The Who became popular.

• “The British Invasion” actually had nothing to do with the large amounts of British bands coming to America. Walter Cronkite coined this phrase while covering the Beatles as they arrived in the United States.

• So many British bands were dominating the charts in the U.S in late 1964 that many record companies thought it would be impossible for American artists to reach #1 spot.

The Facts• Though not

recognized for being the starters of the invasion, Lonnie Donegan and Dusty Springfield were two of the first successful British artists in the United States.

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Famous Bands

The Kinks The Rolling Stones

The Who

The British InvasionThe Rolling Stones album cover for

their 1964 song “It’s All Over Now.” This was one of their first hits in the

U.S

Many British bands appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Parents tended to be

against the British Invasion.

The British InvasionAdvertisement for The Who’s

1968 Magic Bus Tour. The Kinks Tour on March 5, 1972

at Orpheum Theater, Boston.

The Rolling Stones

• The Rolling Stones are a British band that was formed in 1962.They became popular in the United States in the 1960s.

• Because no one knew who they were, they had a rough start. They first became popular in Chicago and New York.

• Band members include Brian Jones (guitar and harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (vocalist), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums).

• Ron Wood is now a guitarist for the band.

1960s

The Rolling Stones became popular in England as well as

the U.S.

The Rolling Stones

• The Rolling Stones quickly became the “bad-boy” band with their wild behavior.

• The Rolling Stones became popular very quick, and soon were no longer able to perform in small clubs. They perform most of their shows in large stadiums.

The Rolling Stones • The Rolling Stones is one of

the world’s most adored bands, regularly touring all over the world.

• Some of their most famous songs include “Paint it Black,” “Satisfaction,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

• The Rolling Stones logo was first used on their album “Sticky Tongue.” It represents the “intense and rebellious mouth of Mick Jagger.”

• This has become one of the most recognizable symbols.

Conclusion• As of today, the Rolling Stones and

the Who are still together and are still touring.

• Although the British Invasion was an event that occurred in the 1960s, many of the bands from that time still continue to be popular in the United States.

• The Rolling Stones started their 50th Anniversary in November.

• Mick Jagger set the standard for lead vocalists today.

• British bands such as the Rolling Stones affected the music of Aerosmith, Guns & Roses, and Foo Fighters by setting the standards for Rock n Roll music.

• The British Invasion as a whole influenced music today. Many people still listen to the renowned British bands that made their mark in America in the 1960s.

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