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Hippie Sixties

British pop group The Kinks, circa May 1964. Clockwise, from left: drummer Mick Avory, guitarist Dave Davies, bassist Pete Quaife (1934 - 2010) and singer Ray Davies.

The Kinks: British Rock Innovators of the 60s

The Kinks transformed 1960s rock with incisive songwriting and gritty riffs, becoming one of Britain's most influential and innovative bands.

The Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones (left) and Hendrix backstage at the Monterey International Pop Festival.

60s' Monterey Pop Festival: Launching Pad for Legends

The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival became a cultural watershed moment, establishing famous careers and defining the sound and spirit of the Summer of Love.

Photo of a 1960s British blues band performing live in a smoky club, featuring electric guitar capturing the raw energy of the British Blues Boom.

1960s British Blues Boom: From Clapton to Mayall

The 1960s British Blues Boom transformed UK music, birthing legends like Eric Clapton and John Mayall, who redefined blues for a new rock generation.

A moody, artistic 1960s New York underground scene featuring The Velvet Underground performing in a dimly lit club.

The Velvet Underground: Underground Revolutionaries

Exploring how The Velvet Underground redefined rock music in the 1960s with raw emotion, avant-garde art, and fearless rebellion.

The Supremes: (from left) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross.

The Supremes: Motown's Leading Ladies of the 60s

The Supremes established the Motown sound, shattering barriers and dominating charts as the era's most iconic girl group and cultural force.

(From Left) Kevin Kelly, Gram Parsons, Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman of the Byrds.

The Byrds: Pioneers of Folk Rock

When discussing the origins of folk rock in the 1960s, one name always stands out: The Byrds, who altered the decade's soundtrack.

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