Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

An Era of TransitionAn Era of Transition

1960-19641960-1964

Dawning of a New AgeDawning of a New AgeBy the early 1960s, the power of the first wave of rock had By the early 1960s, the power of the first wave of rock had dissipateddissipated– Little Richard found religionLittle Richard found religion– Jerry Lee Lewis’s pop career was overJerry Lee Lewis’s pop career was over– Chuck Berry was in jailChuck Berry was in jail– Buddy Holly was deadBuddy Holly was dead– Elvis was just getting back into musicElvis was just getting back into music

The interest in traditional rock n’ roll seemed to be dying The interest in traditional rock n’ roll seemed to be dying downdown

Four new trends were emergingFour new trends were emerging– Girl groupsGirl groups– Folk musicFolk music– Surf musicSurf music– The British InvasionThe British Invasion

The Civil Rights Movement and Pop Music The Civil Rights Movement and Pop Music The Civil Rights movement was arguably the movement The Civil Rights movement was arguably the movement that all other movements take their cue fromthat all other movements take their cue from– The link with music was established early on with sons & The link with music was established early on with sons &

spirituals (spirituals (Keep Your Eyes on the Prize, This Land is Your Keep Your Eyes on the Prize, This Land is Your Land, & We Shall OvercomeLand, & We Shall Overcome))

The strategy of the early Civil Rights Movement at its The strategy of the early Civil Rights Movement at its most militant was only for social equalitymost militant was only for social equality– Once this was achieved, many believes full citizenship & Once this was achieved, many believes full citizenship &

assimilation into American culture would followassimilation into American culture would follow

At this point the influence of the CR movement isn’t At this point the influence of the CR movement isn’t apparent in lyrical content but in the rise of black apparent in lyrical content but in the rise of black producers & black-owned labelsproducers & black-owned labels– Between 1962-63 there were more black artists on the Between 1962-63 there were more black artists on the

year end singles charts than any time previouslyyear end singles charts than any time previously

Girl GroupsGirl GroupsThe big reason for the success of black The big reason for the success of black performers on the pop charts was the performers on the pop charts was the popularity of the “girl groups”popularity of the “girl groups”

Between 1960-62, The Shirelles had a Between 1960-62, The Shirelles had a string of hits that are considered rock n’ string of hits that are considered rock n’ roll classicsroll classics– Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,,

Dedicated to the One I LoveDedicated to the One I Love,, Mama Said,, Soldier Boy Soldier Boy

Some of the biggest groups were the Some of the biggest groups were the Crystals (Crystals (Do Ron Ron RonDo Ron Ron Ron) The ) The Ronettes (Ronettes (Be My Baby) Martha and the ) Martha and the Vandellas (Vandellas (Heat Wave))

By the beginning of the British Invasion By the beginning of the British Invasion (1964), the time of the girl groups was (1964), the time of the girl groups was endingending

Beginnings of the Folk TrendBeginnings of the Folk TrendMusic of the 1960’s as not truly “folk” musicMusic of the 1960’s as not truly “folk” music– folk music folk music – songs handed down from generation to generation for so long the origin – songs handed down from generation to generation for so long the origin

is no longer knownis no longer known– Modeled after Appalachian folk bands of the 1940sModeled after Appalachian folk bands of the 1940s– Usually acoustic guitar(s) accompanying one or more vocalistsUsually acoustic guitar(s) accompanying one or more vocalists– Lyrics were relatively serious about real issues: money, jobs, love, death & social Lyrics were relatively serious about real issues: money, jobs, love, death & social

issuesissues

This wasn’t music to dance to, it was music to think aboutThis wasn’t music to dance to, it was music to think about

This music was not for “teenyboppers” but for older, more thoughtful This music was not for “teenyboppers” but for older, more thoughtful young adultsyoung adults– These listeners were organizing to fight social injustices of all kinds, big and smallThese listeners were organizing to fight social injustices of all kinds, big and small

Peter, Paul & MaryPeter, Paul & Mary

First commercially successful folk rock groupFirst commercially successful folk rock group– 7 of first 8 LPs certified gold7 of first 8 LPs certified gold– Dozens of Top 40 songs 1962-69Dozens of Top 40 songs 1962-69

Biggest songs: Biggest songs: If I Had a HammerIf I Had a Hammer, , Puff the Magic DragonPuff the Magic Dragon

They were in between the Ivy League folk groups and the hardcore They were in between the Ivy League folk groups and the hardcore “folknicks”“folknicks”

Joan BaezJoan BaezB. Jan 9, 1941B. Jan 9, 1941

Perfect example of the early 60’s folk Perfect example of the early 60’s folk movementmovement– Young, musically gifted, committed to Young, musically gifted, committed to

both traditional songs and social actionboth traditional songs and social action

Became involved in political issues while Became involved in political issues while attending Boston University in 1950sattending Boston University in 1950s

Very important to the rise of Bob Dylan in Very important to the rise of Bob Dylan in the folk scenethe folk scene

Became more involved in political Became more involved in political activism in late 1960sactivism in late 1960s

Made most commercially successful Made most commercially successful music in 1970smusic in 1970s

Has continued to make music, but has Has continued to make music, but has become more visible in past 20 yrs as a become more visible in past 20 yrs as a human rights activisthuman rights activist

Bob DylanBob DylanRobert Zimmerman Robert Zimmerman (b. May 24, 1941)(b. May 24, 1941)

Traditional folk singers shunned rock as Traditional folk singers shunned rock as commercial junkcommercial junk

Bob Dylan was able to unite the “folkies” and Bob Dylan was able to unite the “folkies” and “rockers”“rockers”

Dropped out of college in 1960, moved to Dropped out of college in 1960, moved to NYC in 1961 to make a career in music and NYC in 1961 to make a career in music and meet his hero Woody Guthriemeet his hero Woody Guthrie

Released first album Released first album Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (1962)(1962)– No major singles, but hints at Dylan’s talent for No major singles, but hints at Dylan’s talent for

songwritingsongwriting

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963)(1963)– Blowin’ In the Wind – expressed the optimism that – expressed the optimism that

existed before JFK killed later in the yearexisted before JFK killed later in the year

The Times They Are A Changing The Times They Are A Changing (1964)(1964)– The Times They Are a Changing – same vein as – same vein as

Blowin’ but with a harder edgeBlowin’ but with a harder edge

Dylan hated being stereotypedDylan hated being stereotyped– Pulling back from the edge of protest, his work became more mellow Pulling back from the edge of protest, his work became more mellow

& deep-thinking& deep-thinking

Bringing It All Back Home Bringing It All Back Home (1965) confirmed “folkies” worst fears (1965) confirmed “folkies” worst fears Dylan was using electric guitars on half the songsDylan was using electric guitars on half the songs– He was met w/ thunderous boos when playing on stage in July ‘65 He was met w/ thunderous boos when playing on stage in July ‘65

with an electrified blues bandwith an electrified blues band– Accused of “selling out”, but created true Accused of “selling out”, but created true folk rockfolk rock

Dylan had a serious motorcycle wreck in 1966 and didn’t record Dylan had a serious motorcycle wreck in 1966 and didn’t record again until 1968again until 1968– Public reentry to music was Public reentry to music was John Wesley Harding John Wesley Harding (#2)(#2)

May 1969 – released May 1969 – released Nashville SkylineNashville Skyline (#3); overly country but (#3); overly country but Dylan used a much mellower singing voiceDylan used a much mellower singing voice– Lay, Lady, Lay Lay, Lady, Lay (#7, 1969) & (#7, 1969) & Girl From the North Country Girl From the North Country (featuring Johnny (featuring Johnny

Cash)Cash)

Dylan continued to tour and sell high-charting albums through the Dylan continued to tour and sell high-charting albums through the 1970s1970s– Even soundtracks (Even soundtracks (Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid #12, 1972)#12, 1972)

1975 – played 2 benefit concerts to raise awareness and raise 1975 – played 2 benefit concerts to raise awareness and raise money for Ruben “money for Ruben “HurricaneHurricane” Carter, a convicted murderer” Carter, a convicted murderer

1979 – announces he is a born-again Christian & begins 1979 – announces he is a born-again Christian & begins releasing releasing – Supposedly renounces his new-found faith & travels to Israel Supposedly renounces his new-found faith & travels to Israel

In the 1980s, Dylan’s music seems thrown together, hurried and In the 1980s, Dylan’s music seems thrown together, hurried and poorly produced in many cases and his famepoorly produced in many cases and his fame

Still records to this day (released a Christmas album in 2009)Still records to this day (released a Christmas album in 2009)

Influenced countless musicians, including John LennonInfluenced countless musicians, including John Lennon– Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all timeConsidered one of the greatest songwriters of all time– Inducted into the Rock n’ Roll HoF in 1989Inducted into the Rock n’ Roll HoF in 1989– 11-time Grammy winner11-time Grammy winner– 5 #1 albums, but only 12 Top 40 singles (no #1s) in his 47 yr 5 #1 albums, but only 12 Top 40 singles (no #1s) in his 47 yr

recording careerrecording career

Habit of covers of his songs becoming hits for othersHabit of covers of his songs becoming hits for others

The ByrdsThe ByrdsGroup composed of Roger Group composed of Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Gene McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Gene Clark, David Crosby, & Michael Clark, David Crosby, & Michael ClarkeClarke

pioneers in folk rock, and later pioneers in folk rock, and later country rockcountry rock

Formed summer 1964, using the Formed summer 1964, using the intentionally misspelled intentionally misspelled ByrdsByrds, , much like the Beatlesmuch like the Beatles– Touted as the American answer Touted as the American answer

to the Beatlesto the Beatles

In Jan. ‘65, the group met Bob In Jan. ‘65, the group met Bob Dylan, who gave them their first Dylan, who gave them their first hit hit Mr. Tambourine ManMr. Tambourine Man– Didn’t chart for Dylan, #6 for ByrdsDidn’t chart for Dylan, #6 for Byrds

1966 – covered Pete Seeger’s folk song 1966 – covered Pete Seeger’s folk song Turn! Turn! Turn!– Failed to ever reach that level of commercial success Failed to ever reach that level of commercial success

for the rest of the band’s existencefor the rest of the band’s existence

By summer ‘66, Gene Clark had left the band to begin a By summer ‘66, Gene Clark had left the band to begin a solo careersolo career

Their album Fifth Dimension solidified their departure Their album Fifth Dimension solidified their departure from the folk rock soundfrom the folk rock sound– first record widely banned b/c of supposed drug-oriented lyricsfirst record widely banned b/c of supposed drug-oriented lyrics– Single Single Eight Miles High Eight Miles High reached #14reached #14

By Oct. 1968, McGuinn was the only original Byrd leftBy Oct. 1968, McGuinn was the only original Byrd left– Crosby had left to form Crosby had left to form Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young– Clarke joined the Clarke joined the Dillard and Clark GroupDillard and Clark Group– Hillman joined the Hillman joined the Flying Burrito BrothersFlying Burrito Brothers

Though the band was short lived, enshrined in the Though the band was short lived, enshrined in the RRHoF in 1991RRHoF in 1991

Surfing MusicSurfing MusicWhen discussing California When discussing California rock/surf music, the Beach Boys rock/surf music, the Beach Boys defined the sounddefined the sound

The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysFormed 1961Formed 1961– Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl

Wilson, Mike Love & Al JardineWilson, Mike Love & Al Jardine

In the early 1960s, virtually In the early 1960s, virtually invented California rockinvented California rock– Celebrated an idealized California Celebrated an idealized California

teen’s life – surfing, driving, datingteen’s life – surfing, driving, dating

Sold over 65 million records world-Sold over 65 million records world-widewide

Many of their early songs used Chuck Berry guitar licks (w/o Many of their early songs used Chuck Berry guitar licks (w/o permission) w/ vocal harmoniespermission) w/ vocal harmonies– Earliest hits were Earliest hits were Surfin’ Safari Surfin’ Safari (#14, 1962), (#14, 1962), Surfin’ USA (#3, (#3,

1963) (note for note copy of Berry’s Sweet Little Sixteen with 1963) (note for note copy of Berry’s Sweet Little Sixteen with new lyrics) & new lyrics) & Surfer Girl Surfer Girl (#7, 1963)(#7, 1963)

– With With Surfer GirlSurfer Girl, Brian Wilson would begin producing the , Brian Wilson would begin producing the group’s musicgroup’s music

1963-65 are the years when their legacy is established1963-65 are the years when their legacy is established– Little Deuce Coupe Little Deuce Coupe (#15, 1963), (#15, 1963), Be True to Your School Be True to Your School (#6, 1963)(#6, 1963)– Fun, Fun, Fun Fun, Fun, Fun (#5, 1964), (#5, 1964), I Get AroundI Get Around (#1, 1964) (#1, 1964)– Help Me, Rhonda Help Me, Rhonda (#1, 1965), (#1, 1965), California Girls California Girls (#3, 1965)(#3, 1965)

March 1966 – March 1966 – Pet Sounds Pet Sounds is releasedis released– #10 album, but sold poorly; not certified gold until 30#10 album, but sold poorly; not certified gold until 30 thth anniversary in anniversary in

19961996– Pioneered studio techniques never used before & even influenced Pioneered studio techniques never used before & even influenced

work on albums like The Beatles work on albums like The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club BandBand

They reached #1 again in 1968 They reached #1 again in 1968 with Good Vibrationswith Good Vibrations

The band continued to play The band continued to play throughout the 70sthroughout the 70s

By the 1980s, the band still By the 1980s, the band still performed but the lineup changed performed but the lineup changed almost constantlyalmost constantly

– Dennis Wilson died 12/28/83 Dennis Wilson died 12/28/83 while swimmingwhile swimming

– 1988 – best selling #1 1988 – best selling #1 KokomoKokomo

– Carl Wilson died from cancer Carl Wilson died from cancer 2/6/98 & Al Jardine quit shortly 2/6/98 & Al Jardine quit shortly thereafterthereafter

1988 – inducted into RRHoF1988 – inducted into RRHoF

2001 – group received a Lifetime 2001 – group received a Lifetime Achievement Award GrammyAchievement Award Grammy

The British InvasionThe British InvasionThe Beatles were responsible for many trends in rock The Beatles were responsible for many trends in rock music, but maybe none more influential than the British music, but maybe none more influential than the British InvasionInvasion

Prior to 1964, rock n’ roll was an American product, Prior to 1964, rock n’ roll was an American product, exported to other countriesexported to other countries– The British loved American rock acts like Bill Haley, The British loved American rock acts like Bill Haley,

Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry & Little RichardBuddy Holly, Chuck Berry & Little Richard– American blues artists also had been popular there since American blues artists also had been popular there since

the late 1940sthe late 1940s

1964 – of 23 #1 hits, 9 were by British bands1964 – of 23 #1 hits, 9 were by British bands– 1965 – 13 of 26 #1 songs were British (6 by Beatles)1965 – 13 of 26 #1 songs were British (6 by Beatles)– 1954 -1963 - Only 2 British #1s1954 -1963 - Only 2 British #1s

Post-1964 rock defined by the Beatles & Rolling StonesPost-1964 rock defined by the Beatles & Rolling Stones

The Bad Boys of Rock n’ RollThe Bad Boys of Rock n’ RollThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones

While the Beatles were influenced by While the Beatles were influenced by early rock and roll, The Stones early rock and roll, The Stones received their influences from the roots received their influences from the roots of rock: the bluesof rock: the blues

Formed in summer of 1962, the Formed in summer of 1962, the “Stones” final lineup was set in January “Stones” final lineup was set in January 1963.1963.– Mick Jagger – vocalsMick Jagger – vocals– Keith Richards – lead guitarKeith Richards – lead guitar– Brian Jones – rhythm guitarBrian Jones – rhythm guitar– Bill Wyman – bassBill Wyman – bass– Charlie Watts – drumsCharlie Watts – drums

By June 1963, the Beatles were a By June 1963, the Beatles were a British sensation & their manager was British sensation & their manager was promoting the Stones as the promoting the Stones as the debauched oppositedebauched opposite

June 1963 June 1963 - first single was a cover of Chuck Berry’s - first single was a cover of Chuck Berry’s Come Come On On (#21 Britain)(#21 Britain)– After appearing on the British tv show, After appearing on the British tv show, Thank Your Lucky StarsThank Your Lucky Stars, ,

the band’s manager was told to get rid of “that vile-looking the band’s manager was told to get rid of “that vile-looking singer with tire-tread lips”singer with tire-tread lips”

Their next hit Their next hit I Wanna Be Your Man I Wanna Be Your Man (#15, written by Lennon (#15, written by Lennon & McCartney)& McCartney)

January 1964 January 1964 – first headlining tour of Britain w/ the – first headlining tour of Britain w/ the Ronettes, released a cover of Buddy Holly’s Ronettes, released a cover of Buddy Holly’s Not Fade Away Not Fade Away (#3 Britain, #48 US)(#3 Britain, #48 US)

June 1964 June 1964 – first US tour; while in Chicago, recorded at – first US tour; while in Chicago, recorded at Chess Records studioChess Records studio– The Stones’ version of old blues tune The Stones’ version of old blues tune Little Red Rooster Little Red Rooster was banned was banned

in the US for objectionable lyricsin the US for objectionable lyrics

Jagger & Richards began writing their own material & Jagger & Richards began writing their own material & Tell Me Tell Me (You’re Coming Back to Me) (You’re Coming Back to Me) was their first Top 40 US hit in was their first Top 40 US hit in AugustAugust

The Stones hit their stride in 1965-66The Stones hit their stride in 1965-66– The Last Time The Last Time cracked the Top 10 cracked the Top 10

(US)(US)– SatisfactionSatisfaction (#1, 1965) (#1, 1965)– Get Off of My Cloud Get Off of My Cloud (#1, 1965)(#1, 1965)– As Tears Go By As Tears Go By (#6, 1965)(#6, 1965)– 1919thth Nervous Breakdown Nervous Breakdown (#2, 1966)(#2, 1966)

AftermathAftermath was the Stones’ first LP was the Stones’ first LP of original materialof original material– Overshadowed by The Beatles Overshadowed by The Beatles

Revolver Revolver & Dylan’s & Dylan’s Blonde On Blonde On BlondeBlonde

– Still, Still, Paint It Black Paint It Black (1966) & (1966) & Ruby Ruby TuesdayTuesday (1967) were #1 in US (1967) were #1 in US

The bad boy image the Stones The bad boy image the Stones projected was becoming too realprojected was becoming too real– By May ‘67 – Jagger, Richards & By May ‘67 – Jagger, Richards &

Jones all faced jail time for various Jones all faced jail time for various drug chargesdrug charges

All three received heavy sentences, but All three received heavy sentences, but were suspended after appealwere suspended after appeal

To keep a low profile the band To keep a low profile the band temporarliy withdraw from public temporarliy withdraw from public appearancesappearances– Fall ‘67 – a B-side “Fall ‘67 – a B-side “We Love YouWe Love You” #50 ” #50

guest starred Lennon & McCartney sang guest starred Lennon & McCartney sang back upback up

Dec. 1967 Dec. 1967 – released – released Their Satanic Their Satanic MajestiesMajesties Request Request– Stones’ psychedelic answer of Stones’ psychedelic answer of Sgt. Pepper Sgt. Pepper

May 1968 – “May 1968 – “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” Jumpin’ Jack Flash” #3, #3, marked a return to basic rock n’ rollmarked a return to basic rock n’ roll

June 9, 1969 – Brian Jones leaves the June 9, 1969 – Brian Jones leaves the band & is replaced by Mick Taylorband & is replaced by Mick Taylor– July 3 – Jones found dead in his swimming July 3 – Jones found dead in his swimming

pool, cited as “death by misadventure”pool, cited as “death by misadventure”

July 11, 1969 July 11, 1969 – – “Honky Tonk Women” “Honky Tonk Women” debuts #1debuts #1– Let It Bleed Let It Bleed quickly goes goldquickly goes gold– Jones appears on most tracks, but Taylor makes his first on-disc Jones appears on most tracks, but Taylor makes his first on-disc

appearanceappearance

Dec 6, 1969 Dec 6, 1969 – Altamont Speedway– Altamont Speedway– Suppose to be a “thank you” for American fansSuppose to be a “thank you” for American fans– Urged by the Grateful Dead to hire the Hell’s Angels biker gang for Urged by the Grateful Dead to hire the Hell’s Angels biker gang for

securitysecurity– Poorly planned lay out led to problems with the crowdPoorly planned lay out led to problems with the crowd– Supposedly Supposedly Sympathy for the Devil Sympathy for the Devil had incited near-riot conditions had incited near-riot conditions

with the crowd and Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death by a with the crowd and Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death by a couple of gang memberscouple of gang members

– Stones would not play Sympathy for the Devil in concert until 1975Stones would not play Sympathy for the Devil in concert until 1975

19701970 – Rolling Stones Records is formed under the Atlantic label – Rolling Stones Records is formed under the Atlantic label

The Stones establish themselves as the premier band in rock The Stones establish themselves as the premier band in rock during the early 1970s w/ during the early 1970s w/ Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers (1971), (1971), Exile on Main Exile on Main StreetStreet (1972 (1972)) Goats Head Soup Goats Head Soup (1973) (1973) It’s Only Rock n’ Roll It’s Only Rock n’ Roll (1974) and (1974) and Black and Blue Black and Blue (1976) all going #1 on the sales charts(1976) all going #1 on the sales charts

19741974 - Mick Taylor leaves band, replaced by Ron Wood in 1976 - Mick Taylor leaves band, replaced by Ron Wood in 1976

Starting in the 1980s, the Rolling Stones become more of an Starting in the 1980s, the Rolling Stones become more of an institution than an influence in musicinstitution than an influence in music

19921992 - Bill Wyman leaves the band after 30 years - Bill Wyman leaves the band after 30 years

Some statistics on the Rolling Stones since 1963Some statistics on the Rolling Stones since 1963::

10 gold albums 10 gold albums

21 platinum/multi-platinum albums 21 platinum/multi-platinum albums – Estimated 200 million total albums soldEstimated 200 million total albums sold

13 #1 singles in the U.S. alone13 #1 singles in the U.S. alone

9 #1 albums9 #1 albums

Exile on Main Street Exile on Main Street #7 on #7 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest AlbumsRolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction #2 on #2 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest SongsSongs– 14 songs total on the list14 songs total on the list

The band ranked #2 on The band ranked #2 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest ArtistsRolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists

Inducted into the RRHoF in 1989Inducted into the RRHoF in 1989

The WhoThe WhoFounded 1964Founded 1964– Pete Townshend – guitars/vocalsPete Townshend – guitars/vocals– Roger Daltrey – vocalsRoger Daltrey – vocals– John Entwistle – bassJohn Entwistle – bass– Keith Moon – super-mega-bombastic Keith Moon – super-mega-bombastic

drumsdrums

Townshend and Entwistle knew each Townshend and Entwistle knew each other in school and played together in other in school and played together in bandband

19621962 – Entwistle joined a band that – Entwistle joined a band that included Daltrey, called the Detoursincluded Daltrey, called the Detours

When the band needed a new rhythm When the band needed a new rhythm guitarist, Entwistle suggested guitarist, Entwistle suggested Townshend Townshend

19631963 – Daltrey switched to vocals, – Daltrey switched to vocals, Townshend to lead guitar and Moon Townshend to lead guitar and Moon replaced the old drummerreplaced the old drummer

early 1964 early 1964 - they were going by The Who, had a Mod Rock - they were going by The Who, had a Mod Rock image and they played blues, James Brown and Motown image and they played blues, James Brown and Motown coverscovers

Their original material was anything but classic R&BTheir original material was anything but classic R&B

They were know for violent stage shows where Townshend They were know for violent stage shows where Townshend would bash his guitar on the stagewould bash his guitar on the stage

The group cut a demo “The group cut a demo “I Can’t ExplainI Can’t Explain” with session guitarist ” with session guitarist Jimmy Page and landed a record dealJimmy Page and landed a record deal

I Can’t Explain I Can’t Explain was ignored until the band appeared on was ignored until the band appeared on Ready, Ready, Steady, Go Steady, Go in January 1965in January 1965– Townshend smashed his guitar and Moon joined in by kicking Townshend smashed his guitar and Moon joined in by kicking

his drum his drum

The song soon reaches #8, followed by The song soon reaches #8, followed by Anyway, Anywhere, Anyway, Anywhere, AnyhowAnyhow (Top 10 UK) and (Top 10 UK) and My Generation My Generation (#2 UK, #75 US) in (#2 UK, #75 US) in November 1965November 1965

19671967 – The Who starts prepping to enter the US w/ – The Who starts prepping to enter the US w/ Happy Happy JackJack (#24) (#24)

The Who Sell Out The Who Sell Out (#48, 1967) follows (#48, 1967) follows on the heels of the band’s on the heels of the band’s appearance at the Monterey Pop appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival in JuneFestival in June– Featured mock advertisements and Featured mock advertisements and

jinglesjingles

Oct 1968Oct 1968 – Magic Bus (#39) was a – Magic Bus (#39) was a compilation of B-sides to pacify fans compilation of B-sides to pacify fans while Townshend worked on his rock while Townshend worked on his rock operaopera

TommyTommy was the 90 minute story of a was the 90 minute story of a deaf, dumb, and blind boy turned deaf, dumb, and blind boy turned pinball champion/pop icon turned pinball champion/pop icon turned autocratic messianic guruautocratic messianic guru– Album made it to #4 in the USAlbum made it to #4 in the US– Pinball Wizard Pinball Wizard #19#19– Only played in its entirety a handful of Only played in its entirety a handful of

times in concerttimes in concert

The band continues to produce albums, but The band continues to produce albums, but personality clashes eventually take a toll on personality clashes eventually take a toll on the groupthe group

Townshend suffered from an identity crisis Townshend suffered from an identity crisis through the 1970sthrough the 1970s– My Generation My Generation had been an anthem for the had been an anthem for the

younger generation (live fast, die young, don’t younger generation (live fast, die young, don’t trust anyone over 30)trust anyone over 30)

– By 1975, he was part of that older generation By 1975, he was part of that older generation nownow

1978 – the youth that The Who had 1978 – the youth that The Who had appealed to in the mid 60s now embraced appealed to in the mid 60s now embraced punkpunk– Who Are You Who Are You (#2 album, #14 single) (#2 album, #14 single)

– Last & highest charting album by the original Last & highest charting album by the original bandband

Sept 7, 1978 – Keith Moon dies from Sept 7, 1978 – Keith Moon dies from overdose in LAoverdose in LA– The band continued on but members said it was The band continued on but members said it was

never the samenever the same

19821982 – the band officially – the band officially breaks upbreaks up

Townshend and Daltrey Townshend and Daltrey went on to have solo went on to have solo careers but eventually the careers but eventually the band reformed in 1999 band reformed in 1999

19961996 - Zak Starkey became - Zak Starkey became the new drummerthe new drummer

20022002 - Entwistle left the - Entwistle left the bandband

Highlights of The Who’s Highlights of The Who’s careercareer

19901990 - Inducted into the - Inducted into the Rock n’ Roll HoFRock n’ Roll HoF

7 albums on Rolling Stone’s 7 albums on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums500 Greatest Albums

7 platinum/multi-platinum 7 platinum/multi-platinum albumsalbums

1 gold album1 gold album

Never had an album higher Never had an album higher than #2 or a single higher than #2 or a single higher than #9 in the USthan #9 in the US

The YardbirdsThe YardbirdsWhile the band didn’t last long While the band didn’t last long (1963-68), it was very influential.(1963-68), it was very influential.– it wrote the book on blues-it wrote the book on blues-

rock, rock, – served as a link between mid served as a link between mid

60’s British R&B and late 60’s 60’s British R&B and late 60’s psychedeliapsychedelia

– laid the foundation for heavy laid the foundation for heavy metalmetal

British blues band known for British blues band known for having 3 of the most famous having 3 of the most famous guitarists in rock history in their guitarists in rock history in their line-upline-up– Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, & Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, &

Jimmy PaigeJimmy Paige

Formed in June ’63Formed in June ’63– Keith Relf – vocals, Keith Relf – vocals,

harmonicaharmonica– Chris Dreja – rhythm guitarChris Dreja – rhythm guitar– Jim McCarty – drumsJim McCarty – drums– Paul Samwell-Smith – bassPaul Samwell-Smith – bass– Anthony Topham – lead Anthony Topham – lead

guitarguitar

Topham was replaced by Topham was replaced by Eric Clapton in October ‘64Eric Clapton in October ‘64

Best known for Best known for For Your LoveFor Your Love, , Heart Full of SoulHeart Full of Soul, , I’m A ManI’m A Man

1965 - Clapton left the band in 1965 - Clapton left the band in protest when they shifted to a pop protest when they shifted to a pop soundsound– Clapton joins John Mayall’s Clapton joins John Mayall’s

BluesbreakersBluesbreakers

– Recommended Jimmy Paige, Recommended Jimmy Paige, Paige declined, Beck joinedPaige declined, Beck joined

– June ‘66 – Paige reconsiders and June ‘66 – Paige reconsiders and joins the band; Paige and Beck joins the band; Paige and Beck are co-lead guitarsare co-lead guitars

– Nov ‘66 – Beck is fired by the Nov ‘66 – Beck is fired by the bandband

1968 – the band disintegrates1968 – the band disintegrates– Paige can’t use the name Yardbirds Paige can’t use the name Yardbirds

for legal reasonsfor legal reasons– allows Paige to form Led Zeppelinallows Paige to form Led Zeppelin

Inducted into the RRHoF in 1992Inducted into the RRHoF in 1992

Flood of British RockFlood of British RockThe AnimalsThe Animals– Mainly a blues bandMainly a blues band– Best known for Best known for House of the Rising House of the Rising

Sun Sun (#1, 1964)(#1, 1964)– 9 Top 20 hits 1964-689 Top 20 hits 1964-68– Inducted in RRHoF in 1994Inducted in RRHoF in 1994

Gerry and the PacemakersGerry and the Pacemakers– Popular in England, like the Beatles Popular in England, like the Beatles

in 1963in 1963– Soft, pop styleSoft, pop style– Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying

(#4, 1964) (#4, 1964) Ferry Across the MerseyFerry Across the Mersey (#6, 1965)(#6, 1965)

DonovanDonovan– Folk rock, hippie musician of late ‘60sFolk rock, hippie musician of late ‘60s– 1966 1966 – had – had Sunshine SupermanSunshine Superman (#1) (#1)

& & Mellow YellowMellow Yellow (#2) (#2)

Herman’s HermitsHerman’s Hermits– The most popular of “the The most popular of “the

other British groups”other British groups”– Very soft, pop, bubblegum Very soft, pop, bubblegum

soundsound– 1965 was breakout year (3 1965 was breakout year (3

Top 5’s, 2 #1 songs)Top 5’s, 2 #1 songs)– I’m Into Something Good I’m Into Something Good

(#13, 1964), (#13, 1964), I’m Henry VIII, I I’m Henry VIII, I Am Am (#1, 1965)(#1, 1965)

The KinksThe Kinks– Built an image like the Rolling Built an image like the Rolling

Stones (on & off stage) but Stones (on & off stage) but not as commercially not as commercially successful successful

– You Really Got Me You Really Got Me (#7, (#7, 1964), 1964), Tired of Waiting For Tired of Waiting For You You (#6, 1965)(#6, 1965)