https://www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net The topic for our podcast, which aired on Monday, February 5th. 2024 was about: The 60th Anniversary of the year 1964 In this podcast, we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the year 1964, a pivotal moment in history. This year saw President Lyndon B. Johnson in office and marked significant milestones in the Civil Rights Movement, including the Freedom Summer and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination based on ‘race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.’ The Gulf of Tonkin incident also occurred, leading to the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the New York World’s Fair opened its doors in Queens, NY, showcasing innovation and culture. In popular culture, 1964 introduced TV classics like ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ ‘Bewitched,’ ‘The Addams Family,’ ‘The Munsters,’ and ‘Flipper.’ On the silver screen, memorable films like ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘Mary Poppins,’ ‘Dr. Strangelove,’ ‘The Pink Panther,’ ‘Viva Las Vegas,’ ‘Goldfinger,’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ and more captivated audiences. We’ll take you on a musical journey through genres like Rock, Pop, British Invasion, Surf music, and Soul, featuring iconic artists such as the Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, Roy Orbison, The Kinks, Chuck Berry, Supremes, Temptations, The Four Tops, Bob Dylan, The Animals, and many others who defined the sound of the era Don’t miss out – mark your calendar, tune in, and get ready to groove to the rhythm of the past! See you there!

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