Tag Archives: British Invasion

Archive purchases rare 1966 Beatles photos

January 21, 2011 | princep | 0

Seldom seem photographs from the Beatles visit and concert in Los Angeles on August 28, 1966, has been purchased by the Rogers Photo Archive ►

New DVD shows Beatles’ first 1964 U.S. TV appearance

September 19, 2010 | princep | 0

The DVD presents the programs exactly as they appeared that night and illustrations of how the pace of television has changed. ►

Recent Pop Reviews

September 13, 2010 | John Borack | 1

by John M. Borack Apple Jam Off the Beatle Track Roseta Productions (884501189064) Grade: ****1/2 Off the Beatle Track showcases authentic and affectionate Merseybeat re-creations of 14 tracks that John Lennon and Paul McCartney penned during the Beatles’ early years … ►

Malibooz revive British Invasion with new album

August 31, 2010 | princep | 0

Guitarist and co-leader, John Zambetti, tells how the new album,“Queens’ English,” became a classic British Invasion reunion. ►

The Who’s Keith Moon gets a thorough examination in ‘Final 24′ DVD

August 5, 2010 | princep | 1

Through interviews with friends, family, and associates, vintage video clips and photos, and dramatic re-enactments, the tale of the death of one of rock’s liveliest personalities, The Who’s Keith Moon, is examined. ►

Locksley embraces power pop sound

July 22, 2010 | princep | 0

The 20-something chaps in the band Locksley embrace both power pop and the sounds of the ‘60s while infusing a slightly reckless, “let’s have some fun” feel. ►

Christie’s puts Who, Oasis, U2 items up for bid

May 28, 2010 | princep | 0

The best part about working for Christie’s is when unexpected rock and roll items come through the door and turn out to have great historical significance ►

Essential Viewing: DVD Reviews, March 6, 2010

April 29, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

During the initial onslaught of the British Invasion, as The Beatles and The Dave Clark Five slugged it out for the devotion of America’s masses, a cuddly quintet, Herman’s Hermits, practically usurped them both. Neither as adept nor as savvy as their competition, they were assured continuing chart success via the astute guidance of producer Mickey Most and a reliable arsenal of songwriting support. ►

British Invasion: The Small Faces

April 28, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

It’s a Thursday night, and a fiery band with a British Invasion-vibe has taken the stage at the long and narrow Lucky Lounge in downtown Austin, Texas.
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British Invasion: Gerry & The Pacemakers

April 28, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

Like many port cities, Liverpool was a rough-and-tumble town in the late ’50s and early ’60s.

To get out of dreary old England and see the world, a young, streetwise Gerry Marsden figured he had only two options: Either learn to box or take up an instrument.
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