Death strikes rock and roll. After a concert in February singer and songwriter Jesse Belvin dies in a car crash. Two months down the line another car crash takes the life of Eddie Cochran while on tour in England. He was only 21.
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The most widespread dance craze takes over the Twist has everyone dancing.
The 1960s became a girl group era launched by The Shirelles with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”.
Motown Records scores a hit with a number 1 R&B hit by The Miracles “Shop Around”.
the first major hit for Roy Orbison “Only the Lonely”.
An instrumental hit for The Ventures “Walk – Don’t Run” paves the way for surf rock and brings back the electric guitar as a prominent instrument.
The Army discharges Elvis Presley and he records a string of hits and albums to the delight of his fans.
Thank you for a walk down memory lane,. Great memories.
Glad this and the music brought back great memories.
What a blast from the past with these classics.
Yes, I thought it might be fun to take a look back to the 1960s which had a lot of great music Carol.
Good choice thank you very much .
Thank you, Robin and more 60s stuff coming up.
You have touched the very old memories, thank you share
Glad this brought back great memories. Oldies usually do.