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1966
1966 in British Music
The Beatles retreat to the studio, psychedelia stirs, and pop grows up.
Key Events
- •The Beatles' last live concert at Candlestick Park — they become a studio band
- •Revolver released — a landmark in studio innovation and artistic ambition
- •Cream forms — the supergroup and power trio is born
Dominant Genres
Psychedelic RockPopBlues RockFolk Rock
Notable Trends
- →The album becomes an artistic statement rather than a singles collection
- →Studio experimentation (backwards tapes, varispeed) transforms production
- →Marquee and UFO Club become psychedelic London hubs