Dancing Continues...
The British Invasion unleashed a creative music explosion in America in the mid-'60s. Guitar sales soared. Longer hair for young men became instantly popular. The British flag became a fashion statement. A music press was born. New bands formed all across America.
In Los Angeles, the Byrds based its early sound on The Beatles. The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson used The Beatles' albums Rubber Soul and Revolver as inspiration for his masterpiece, Pet Sounds. The Monkees created their own mania. In San Francisco, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead had early roots in the British Invasion.
In Boston the Standells reflected the rawness of the Rolling Stones. In New York, Bob Dylan's transition from folk to rock owed something to The Beatles. In Detroit, Motown acts were interpreting Beatles songs. Even in Texas, where the Sir Douglas Quintet looked and sounded more British than Texan, the effects of the British Invasion were felt.
First on the floor after dinner!
Our guys need brighter outfits!
Swing those arms!
Dori takes a well deserved rest!
Conversations are more interesting over wine!
British country music??
Digestion time.
Studying new steps!
Stiring up the dust!
Keep on truckin'
Heading out.
Jim dismantles the centerpieces.
Love the tie.
A few hearty souls remain.
Going home.
Everything is cleaned up.
One last drink.
