The legendary bands who took rock and roll into its next golden age during the tumultuous years of the Sixties.
A basic guide to instrumental rock, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to Garage Rock music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to Frat Rock music, its best and most popular artists, composers, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to Folk-rock music, its best and most popular artists, composers, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Sonny and Cher began as the folkie's teen pinup duo, a cannily crafted symbol of rebellion on songs like "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On," but went on to grow up with their fanbase, surviving through the Seventies as America's favorite husband and wife musical comedy team. This Sonny and Cher profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A review from your Oldies Guide at About.com: the 40th anniversary re-release of the Bee Gees' most ambitious work, <i>Odessa</i>, complete with demos, alternate versions, and lavish packaging!
A basic guide to "Dance Craze" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A review from your Oldies Guide at About.com: a box of sixteen individual discs featuring the first three years of Beach Boys US singles, complete with b-sides, alternate mixes, rare tracks, and more.
Brook Benton was the early soul era's smoothest crooner, combining his pop instincts with a storyteller's knack on hits like "Rainy Night In Georgia," "The Boll Weevil Song," and "It's Just A Matter Of Time." This Brook Benton profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
The Guess Who started out as a classy pop-soul band with hits like "These Eyes" and "Laughing," but also proved themselves adept at hard-rock anthems like "American Woman," "No Time," and "No Sugar Tonight." This Guess Who profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Paul Revere and the Raiders, the most successful garage-rock act of the Sixties and America's response to the British Invasion who created smashes like "Kicks," "Hungry," and "Indian Reservation." This Paul Revere and the Raiders profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Gary "U.S." Bonds, the early-Sixties king of "party rock" who carved his own unique niche in rock history with classic sides like "New Orleans," "Quarter To Three," and "School Is Out." This Gary "U.S." Bonds profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of The Turtles, the kings of West Coast sunshine pop who scored big in the Sixties with timeless feel-good classics like "Happy Together," "Elenore," and "She'd Rather Be With Me." This Turtles profile, which includes music, history, and trivia about the group and founding members "Flo and Eddie," is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Tom Jones, the Welsh sex symbol who's been setting hearts on fire since the late Sixties with sleek, dramatic hits like "What's New, Pussycat?" "It's Not Unusual," and "She's A Lady." This Tom Jones profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Dionne Warwick, the Sixties and Seventies pop diva who epitomized taste with her Burt Bacharach / Hal David songs and big hits like "Walk On By," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," "Do You Know The Way To San Jose?" This Dionne Warwick profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Johnny Rivers, the "Secret Agent Man" singer and artist who popularized the "go-go" music of the mid-Sixties before moving on to blue-eyed soul ballads like "Poor Side Of Town" and "Summer Rain." This Johnny Rivers profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Tommy James and the Shondells, the almost-forgotten garage rockers who finally hit with "Hanky Panky" and "Mony Mony," went bubblegum with "I Think We're Alone Now," and then got psychedelic with "Crimson and Clover." This Tommy James and the Shondells profile, which includes music, history, and trivia, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Neil Sedaka, the first of the "Brill Building" songwriters to make his own mark as a solo act, leading to fun teen idol smashes like "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and, later, more mature offerings like "Laughter In The Rain." This Neil Sedaka profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Ventures, the most popular rock instrumental group of all time, who scored hits with "Walk Don't Run" and the theme to "Hawaii Five-O," in addition to several thousand other covers done in their surf-rock style. This Ventures profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Bobby Darin, the multitalented entertainer who began as a teen rock and roll idol, then detoured into swing, pop vocal, folk protest, and more, racking up hits as diverse as "Mack The Knife," "Splish Splash," "If I Were A Carpenter," and more. This Bobby Darin profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Monkees, America's calculated answer to the Beatles who scored with their hit TV show and big songs like "I'm A Believer," "Daydream Believer," and "Last Train To Clarksville." This Monkees profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written an d compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Chubby Checker, the king of the dance crazes that set the world on fire in the early Sixties with "The Twist," "Let's Twist Again," and "Dear Lady Twist" before going on to school us about the Limbo, the Pony, the Fly, and more. This Chubby Checker profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Frankie Avalon, the beach movie star and early-Sixties teen idol who scored big with smashes like "Venus," "DeDe Dinah," and "Bobby Sox To Stockings" before his Seventies turn in the movie [i]Grease[/i] with the song "Beauty School Dropout." This Frankie Avalon profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Association, the sextet who bridged the gap between adult contemporary and Sixties hip with well-known songs like "Windy" Cherish," and "Along Comes Mary." This Association profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Paul Simon and Art Garnfukel, folk-rock's most successful duo of all time, responsible for taking the genre to new heights with hits like "The Boxer," "The Sounds of Silence," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." This Simon and Garfunkel profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Mamas and the Papas, the folk-rock quartet who epitomized the West Coast sound of the Sixties with hits like "Monday Monday," "California Dreamin'," and "Creeque Alley." This Mamas and the Papas profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
The story of "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Cryptkickers: the ultimate in Halloween oldies music and a top 40 smash in more than one year! A guide to "Monster Mash" from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A profile of the Lovin' Spoonful, the folk-pop powerhouse who hit big in the Sixties with "Summer In The City," "Daydream," and "Do You Believe In Magic?" This Lovin' Spoonful profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
An excerpt from the Beach Boys biography [i]Catch A Wave[/i] by Peter Ames Carlin, a work that Van Dyke Parks calls "The essential Beach Boys saga. Not just the most balanced account, but a gripping reveal of the Wilson family’s extended talented frailties behind the veil of the Beach Boys’ [i]Endless Summer[/i] musical face."
A profile of Creedence Clearwater Revival, the most popular (and some would say best) American rock group of the Sixties, responsible for classic hits like "Fortunate Son," "Proud Mary," and "Down On The Corner." This Creedence Clearwater Revival profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
The Oldies at about.com guide to a Bobby Darin collection -- CDs, DVDs, and books that no Bobby Darin fan should be without, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
A profile of The (Young) Rascals, blue-eyed soul's greatest band, best known for classic hits like "Groovin'," "Good Lovin'," and "People Got To Be Free." This Righteous Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A playlist of oldies music featuring cowbell for your iPod, Winamp, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
A profile of The Righteous Brothers, the dual '60s kings of blue-eyed soul best known for classic hits like "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." This Righteous Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Dusty Springfield, the epitome of female blue-eyed soul in the Sixties and a legendary diva responsible for classic songs like "Son Of A Preacher Man" and "Wishin' and Hopin'." This Dusty Springfield profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Del Shannon, best known for his Sixties rock hit "Runaway." This Del Shannon profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
A playlist for your iPod, Winamp, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
A playlist for your iPod, Winamp, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: a new greatest hits from Dusty Springfield, one that showcases the main songs used in the musical of the same name. All original recordings.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1969 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1968 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1967 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1966 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1965 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1964 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1963 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1962 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1961 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1960 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: the new single-CD retrospective of this legendary Sixties pop group, the first of its kind to cover all stages of the band's career!
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: the new single-disc collection of this teen idol's greatest hits, his first in fifteen years!
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One of a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
All about the psychedelic music of the Sixties -- classic songs by classic bands that never quite got the respect they deserved in their lifetime. When garage rock meets the counterculture, psych happens... read the history, browse the archives, compare the compilations, and buy one now!
Dedicated to the lesser-known and truly obscure US garage bands of the Sixties, this amazing site features news, reviews and interviews dedicated to the genre. Professional, thorough, and an obvious labor of love.
A great place for fans of this jazz-rock consortium ("You've Made Me So Very Happy," "Spinning Wheel,"). This fan site also contains news, tour info, pics, interviews, and a look at BST soundalikes!
It hasn't been updated in years, but this site is still the best on the web for exploring the legacy of the band that spawned Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay (not to mention "For What It's Worth").
A bio on the vocal group that's best known for "Up, Up and Away" and "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In." Find out what they meant to Sinatra and Nixon!
Ed wrote Diane Renay's "Navy Blue" and scored a hit cover of "Concrete and Clay" in the Sixties. This is his official site.
The "Palisades Park" star has an official site here, where you can actually hear a few of his hits. See where he's performing today!
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: Gary "U.S." Bonds' first new studio album of material in twenty years!
A very professional official site for this former leader of the Union Gap ("Young Girl," "Lady Willpower," and many others). Merchandise, news, photos, and more.
A bio on one of pop's finest Sixties vocal groups, responsible for "Cara Mia" and "Come A Little Bit Closer," among others. Tells their story in detail.
This is the official site for the well-dressed quintet, who scored several hits in the mid-Sixties, including "Laugh, Laugh" and "Just A Little." Includes CD info.
A fan club for one of rock's most influential female artists, best remembered for "What The World Needs Now Is Love" and "Put A Little Love In Your Heart." Complete with official newsletter, discographies, and more.
The house band at the world-famous Peppermint Lounge, this group scored a hit with "Peppermint Twist" and later mutated into the Rascals. They still tour today!
This vocal group gave the world one of the saddest and most enduring oldies of all time in "Worst That Could Happen." Maestro was also in the Fifties doo-wop group The Crests ("Sixteen Candles").
She's best known for "A Thousand Stars," but this ex-Innocents singer has had quite the successful performing career since. This is her official site.
One of the major torch-bearers of doo-wop and other 50s rock, Vance was a member of Jay and the Americans and served as the music supervisor for many classic films.
Best known for "Lightning Strikes" and "Two Faces Have I," this Sixties pop icon has a bio and photos on this, his official site. You can also hear four brand-new Lou songs!
The "Downtown" singer and Sixties pop chanteuse has an official site here that easily transcends most artists' official pages - almost anything you might want to know about the singer is here. Constantly updated with fresh Pet news.
These German-based psych and exotica specialists have tons of originals and reissues available on audiophile-quality vinyl, but they have loads of CDs for the digital age, as well.
This extensive fan site is dedicated to obsessive fans of Sixties mod, soul, and power pop, as well as their modern-day counterparts who help keep the classic sound alive. Very fan-friendly and interactive.
The personal, official site for the legendary lead singer of the Ronettes ("Be My Baby"). Not a wealth of info, but it's very hands-on, with Ronnie herself answering questions on the site's bulletin board!
Memphis' finest blue-eyed soul band, these teens cranked out a number of hits in the mid-Sixties including "The Letter" and "Cry Like A Baby." This official site includes lyrics, FAQs, bios, and much more!
The band best known for "Kind Of A Drag" is still around and delivering their 60s pop to a new generation. This is their official homepage.
Not a fan club but a good fan website about the inventors of folk-rock.
An elegant appreciation of this Tex-Mex pioneer most famous for "She's About A Mover." A biography and a discography are featured here.
The notorious frat-rock garage band of the Sixties that delivered the definitive version of "Louie Louie." Their official site contains lots of history, pics, the true lyrics to the song, official "Louie" merchandise, and more!
These founders of "baroque rock," best known for the legendary hit "Walk Away Renee," get a very detailed fan site here, featuring a great bio, a discography, pics, history, and more. Very fan-interactive.
What started as her official fan club back in the Apple Records days has since turned into an extensive info center for fans of the "Those Were The Days" singer.
A fantastic fan site for Detroit's original bad boy, who scored a number of hits in the Sixties with songs like "Devil With A Blue Dress On" and "Jenny Take A Ride!"
An unofficial site that features a basic bio and lineup for the band that scored hits with "Let's Live For Today" and "Midnight Confessions."
An official site for the kings of white blues-rock in the mid-Sixties! News, photos, and a fan forum for the group that spawned Beck, Clapton, and Page!
A biography of these American chart fixtures of the 60s, who made some of the best sunshine pop around, like "This Diamond Ring" and "She's Just My Style."
A Sixties pop perennial who scored hits in a number of different styles ("Dizzy," "Sweet Pea," "Susie Darlin'," and "Jam Up Jelly Tight." Still active today, he has an official site here that contains enough info for any fan.
This swamp-rock mainstay wrote "Rainy Night in Georgia," and had a big hit of his own with "Polk Salad Annie." This German fan site contains a wealth of information, including some on Tony's childhood, and some of White's own quotes.
