The 1960s were a time of upheaval in music. The "British Invasion" is the name given to the period of time in the early to mid-1960's, during which many British rock bands and pop artists found mainstream success in the United States and worldwide. Also, many of these bands started by covering American songs and showcasing an American Rock 'n' Roll and R&B influence in their sounds. Nonetheless, as these bands gained popularity, many of them ventured into new music territory and created their own unique styles. The one band that comes to mind when speaking of the British Invasion is The Beatles. The Beatles were an extraordinary English rock band, formed in Liverpool, in 1960. The Beatles consisted of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who first broke into the US …show more content…
Everyone felt the diversity and delicate mood of their music, it was an original style. The phenomenon that surrounded them was known as “Beatlemania” and many up and coming music acts emulated their "Liverpool Sound". The band holds many musical records to this day reflecting album sales and number one singles and they're music remains some of the most popular of all time. The Beatles can be easily described as the most influential group of the 1960s. Furthermore, Jimi Hendrix was also one of the biggest musical figures of the 1960s, an insanely talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter who sparked during the decade. Born in Seattle, Washington, Jimi Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 15. In 1961, he enlisted in the US Army and trained as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division; he was granted an honorable discharge the following year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the Chitlin' Circuit, earning a place in the Isley Brothers' backing band and later with Little Richard, with whom he continued to work through mid-1965.