In 1963, the Mellotron was developed in Birmingham, England. A special instrument with an aptitude for orchestral sounds, this baby was used to elevate the soundtrack of 60s and 70s rock music,…
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4 Songs From 1966 Every 60s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
The Beach Boys had multiple hit songs in 1966 In 1966, no one knew what kind of songs they would hear when they turned on the radio. They might catch a song…
3 Rock Songs From the 1990s That Should Be Studied in Songwriting Classes
1991: Singer Michael Stipe of American rock band R.E.M. performing live. (Photo by BSR Agency/Gentle Look via Getty Images) These three rock songs from the 1990s should be studied in songwriting classes….
3 Classic Rock Deep Cuts From 1975 That Deserved To Become Stadium Anthems
1975: British rock band Queen (clockwise from top: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and John Deacon pose for an Electra Records publicity still to promote their album ‘A Night at the…
4 Songs From 1961 That Still Make Me Smile Today
American singer and Rock and Roll pioneer Chubby Checker claps his hands and sings as he performs on Ed Sullivan’s CBS variety show, ‘Toast of the Town,’ New York, October 22, 1961….