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1969 in British Music
Woodstock defines a generation, The Beatles play on a roof, and an era ends.
Key Events
- •The Beatles' rooftop concert — their final public performance
- •Led Zeppelin's first two albums released — heavy rock is born
- •David Bowie releases Space Oddity — timed perfectly with the moon landing
Dominant Genres
RockHeavy RockProgressiveFolk
Notable Trends
- →Music festivals become cultural landmarks as the 60s close
- →The concept album becomes the dominant album format
- →Progressive rock emerges from the ashes of psychedelia