Check out some of the most iconic singers of the 1960s from around the world. Check to see if the singer you're looking for is on the list.
The 1960s was the era when the rock genre started to become the most popular among musical genres. It is also the year that many legendary singers started to gain popularity in the UK. A cultural phenomenon known as the "British Invaison" arose when famous British singers left Europe for the United States. The late 1960s were a time of great success for music festivals, as the "hippie" culture flourished. The 1960s was also the time when Motown Records appeared. Motown Records is also where Michael Jackson made his youth debut as the "Jackson Five". There are many famous singers in the 1960s, but we have selected 10 famous singers.
BB King is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. BB is an abbreviation for "Blues Boy". BB King is credited with setting the standard for the blues genre. He is a singer who inspires many blues musicians to this day.
BB King is also known for his guitar prowess. BB King calls his guitar "Lucile". BB King once had a fire break out in the concert hall while he was performing. After barely saving his guitar, BB King learns that the fire was caused by two men arguing over a woman. After that, he said he named his guitar "Lucile" in order not to do crazy things fighting over a woman.
The Rolling Stones, along with the Beatles, are British rock bands. The Rolling Stones initially consisted of five members: Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ian Stewart, and Mick Taylor. The Rolling Stones is a band that is still active 60 years later with three members: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood.
The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential bands in popular music. The Rolling Stones' music is rooted in rock and roll and blues. So, The Rolling Stones are evaluated as symbolic existence of rock and roll and blues.
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer. Julio Iglesias started his social career as a soccer player, but quit after a car accident. He started his singing career in 1968 when he participated in the Beindorn Song Festival.
Julio Iglesias is one of Spain's leading singers. She is a famous singer not only in Spain, but also in all countries around the world, including other Spanish-speaking countries.
Bob Marley is a Jamaican singer. Reggae music is a genre that originated in Kingston, Jamaica, and Bob Marley is a central figure in reggae music. The genre of reggae is unfamiliar, but it is also a genre that everyone knows because of Bob Marley.
Bob Marley sang a song with themes of human rights, equality and peace in the lyrics. It is a famous anecdote that Jamaican Prime Minister, Labor Party President and Bob Marley shook hands together at the 'One Love Peace Concert'.
Patty Kim is one of Korea's leading singers in the 1960s. Patty Kim's real name is Kim Hye-ja. I chose Patty Kim as my stage name because I wanted to become a famous singer like Patti Page. Patty Kim has adorned the history of Korean popular music.
Patty Kim is the second Korean singer to enter the American music market. In addition to this, he has performed music in many countries, including Carnegie Hall performances in the United States and Sydney Opera House performances. Although not very successful, Patty Kim is one of the singers who started to spread KPOP around the world.
So far, we have looked at the singers who represent the 1960s. The 1960s is considered to be the time that marked the beginning of popular music. It was a time when music was able to develop greatly through numerous musical experiments along with the development of mass media. Although I couldn't write about all the singers, it seems clear that the 1960s was the beginning of the world music industry. In the next article, we will look at the famous singers of the 1970s.
No | Artist |
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1 | Beatles |
2 | Françoise Hardy |
3 | Elvis Presley |
4 | 坂本 九 |
5 | Jagjit Singh |
6 | B.B. King |
7 | The Rolling Stones |
8 | Julio Iglesias |
9 | Bob Marley |
10 | 패티 김 |
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