British Invasion Bands and Artists
The Beatles and beyond - those legendary 60s Brit bands that changed rock and roll forever!
Profile: The Troggs
The Troggs were best known in the States for their garage-rock classic "Wild Thing," a song which paved the way for heavy metal and punk. But in England, they enjoyed several hits, including "I Can't Control Myself," "With A Girl Like You," and the ballad "Love Is All Around," their only other big US hit. This Troggs 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 Troggs were best known in the States for their garage-rock classic "Wild Thing," a song which paved the way for heavy metal and punk. But in England, they enjoyed several hits, including "I Can't Control Myself," "With A Girl Like You," and the ballad "Love Is All Around," their only other big US hit. This Troggs 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.
Profile: The Zombies
The Zombies were the jazziest and most sophisticated of all the British Invasion bands, weaving a dark yet mellow tapestry with hits like "Time Of The Season," "She's Not There," and "Tell Her No." This Zombies 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 Zombies were the jazziest and most sophisticated of all the British Invasion bands, weaving a dark yet mellow tapestry with hits like "Time Of The Season," "She's Not There," and "Tell Her No." This Zombies 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.
Profile: The Hollies
A profile of The Hollies, This Hollies 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 Hollies, This Hollies 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.
Profile: Dave Clark Five
A profile of the Dave Clark Five, the British Invasion's second attack on American shores in the mid-Sixties, the raucous and fun group who scored with hits like "Glad All Over," "Catch Us If You Can," and "Over and Over." This Dave Clark Five 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 the Dave Clark Five, the British Invasion's second attack on American shores in the mid-Sixties, the raucous and fun group who scored with hits like "Glad All Over," "Catch Us If You Can," and "Over and Over." This Dave Clark Five 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.
Profile: The Animals
A profile of the Animals, the group on the front lines of the British Invasion that scored big with "House Of The Rising Sun," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," and "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place." This Animals 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 Animals, the group on the front lines of the British Invasion that scored big with "House Of The Rising Sun," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," and "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place." This Animals 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.
ChadandJeremy.net
The duo best known for "A Summer Song" and "Yesterday's Gone" have an official site here that features news, a timeline, a discography, sounds, and thoughts from the pair.
The duo best known for "A Summer Song" and "Yesterday's Gone" have an official site here that features news, a timeline, a discography, sounds, and thoughts from the pair.
Dave Emlen's Unofficial Kinks Web Site
The first and by far best Kinks site - so comprehensive, it has its own FAQ. Since 1994. Go here first for Kinks info.
The first and by far best Kinks site - so comprehensive, it has its own FAQ. Since 1994. Go here first for Kinks info.
Easyfever
A great site dedicated to the Australian godfathers of garage and new wave, best known for "Friday On My Mind" and "Sorry."
A great site dedicated to the Australian godfathers of garage and new wave, best known for "Friday On My Mind" and "Sorry."
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey
A tribute to Gerry and the Pacemakers, makers of the classic hit that bears the site's name. A discography, a variations list, some lyrics and chords, a filmography, and more!
A tribute to Gerry and the Pacemakers, makers of the classic hit that bears the site's name. A discography, a variations list, some lyrics and chords, a filmography, and more!
Freddie and the Dreamers Fan Club
There are two good discographies and one good biography here on the British Invasion darlings who gave the world songs like "I'm Telling You Now."
There are two good discographies and one good biography here on the British Invasion darlings who gave the world songs like "I'm Telling You Now."
Herman's Hermits
This is the official site created by lead Hermit and singer Peter Noone; it contains a wealth of info and has a great design and a sense of humor to boot.
This is the official site created by lead Hermit and singer Peter Noone; it contains a wealth of info and has a great design and a sense of humor to boot.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Although on the surface this official band page pays tribute to the Seventies prog-rock band that scored a hit with "Blinded By The Light," there's some info about Manfred Mann's original British Invasion pop incarnation ("Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "The Mighty Quinn").
Although on the surface this official band page pays tribute to the Seventies prog-rock band that scored a hit with "Blinded By The Light," there's some info about Manfred Mann's original British Invasion pop incarnation ("Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "The Mighty Quinn").
My Generation
Celebrating the UK music of the Sixties, this ancient (1993!) site features news, tour dates, radio, chat, and more, including a few official band sites hosted here.
Celebrating the UK music of the Sixties, this ancient (1993!) site features news, tour dates, radio, chat, and more, including a few official band sites hosted here.
Peter and Gordon
This fan site is hard to read, but offers much for any fan of this 60s duo ("A World Without Love," "Woman"), including photos, album and single discographies, liner notes, rare sounds and more!
This fan site is hard to read, but offers much for any fan of this 60s duo ("A World Without Love," "Woman"), including photos, album and single discographies, liner notes, rare sounds and more!
Sixties British Pop Culture
A fabulous behemoth of a site that serves as a field guide for British pop and rock bands of the 60s, and also features lots of info on the scene surrounding the music. In a class by itself.
A fabulous behemoth of a site that serves as a field guide for British pop and rock bands of the 60s, and also features lots of info on the scene surrounding the music. In a class by itself.
The Searchers Official Website
Liverpool's OTHER famous Sixties rockers have an official site here that features an extensive biography, lyrics, a discography, a chronology, and info on their upcoming concerts!
Liverpool's OTHER famous Sixties rockers have an official site here that features an extensive biography, lyrics, a discography, a chronology, and info on their upcoming concerts!
The Sixties Pleasure Zone
This MSN group is a great place to find bios, pics, and discographies on Sixties British pop as well as classic Mod groups. Lots of info on the culture and a smashing jukebox to boot!
This MSN group is a great place to find bios, pics, and discographies on Sixties British pop as well as classic Mod groups. Lots of info on the culture and a smashing jukebox to boot!
The Swinging Blue Jeans Official Website!
The "Hippy Hippy Shake" vets get a very detailed site here, including tributes, articles, 20 things you didn't know about the band!
The "Hippy Hippy Shake" vets get a very detailed site here, including tributes, articles, 20 things you didn't know about the band!
The Tremeloes
Best known in the States for "Here Comes My Baby" and "Silence Is Golden," this group was actually one of the premier British R&B stompers of its day. This official site contains the requisite history, discography, and tour dates. Also available in Dutch.
Best known in the States for "Here Comes My Baby" and "Silence Is Golden," this group was actually one of the premier British R&B stompers of its day. This official site contains the requisite history, discography, and tour dates. Also available in Dutch.