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1964
1964 in British Music
The British Invasion conquers America as Beatlemania goes global.
Key Events
- •The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show — 73 million Americans watch
- •The British Invasion: The Animals, The Kinks, The Dave Clark Five all break America
- •The Rolling Stones' first UK #1 with 'It's All Over Now'
Dominant Genres
BeatR&BPopBlues Rock
Notable Trends
- →British bands dominate the American charts
- →Manager Brian Epstein runs an empire of Merseybeat acts
- →Television shows like Ready Steady Go! launch live music to mass audiences