Page One - Ready To Be Invaded?
The British Invasion was a cultural phenomenon of the mid-1960s, when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom and other aspects of British culture became popular in the United States with significant influence on the rising "counterculture" on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The setup was completed in about twenty minutes, we had all sorts of help!
Mary distributed the 33 1/3 records to each table.
Jim and Donna arrange the centerpieces.
Almost ready!
The backdrop was perfect!
Remember these?
Here are some trivia facts about 33 1/3 records:
- The first 33 1/3 record was released in 1948 by Columbia
- Records. The 33 1/3 record was the first long-playing microgroove record, spinning at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute (rpm).
- The 33 1/3 record could play for 23 minutes per side, and held 224 to 300 grooves per inch.
- The 33 1/3 record was made of vinylite and marked the end of the 78 rpm shellac records.
- The 33 1/3 record was developed by recording engineer Peter Goldmark.
- The 33 1/3 record became the standard format for commercial recordings, ushering in the album as a new musical unit of consumption.
- The 33 1/3 record was much quieter than shellac.
- The 33 1/3 record was chosen to be easy for both 60 Hz power as in US or 50 Hz in most of the world.
Our greeters were in uniform for the evening.
The dancers always get to the dance a little early.
Check in was easy!
Love the outfit Jim!
The centerpieces were perfect for the evening.
No doubt where we are tonight!
We had to checkout the backdrop!
It worked well!
Yes indeed!
Your Majesties!
Did You Know? - Your Majesty (plural Your Majesties) (formal) A term of address used in direct address to a monarch of higher rank than a prince, such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress.
"You may now proceed with the event!"
Awaiting the band to get started.
The music will begin forthwith!
Bob explains!
Donna and Irene sit after twenty minutes of hard work getting things set up!
They are ready to dance!
Mike (our resident hippy) presents a peace symbol to Vicky!
It matched her ear rings perfectly.
Oh dear! Size 10 symbol; size 11 head!
Setting a new fashion trend?
Almost there!
"Now there can be peace"
The hippiest of the hippies!
The hole in the jeans cost a bundle!
Several of us took up a collection and ordered one from Amazon!
"Peace be with you"
Looking great your majesties!
Hang on, they are about to wave!
Meanwhile last minute panics are being handled.
Zot! The floor was busy all night long!
Twisting and turning...
"Who is yelling oxygen??"
Dinner is about to be served
Take a break!