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The Great British Groups That Broke America: The 60’s The First Invasion

Episode 1: The 60’s The First Invasion, hosted by Tony Blackburn, looks back at the decade that saw the birth of the British Invasion.

Episode 1: The 60’s The First Invasion, hosted by Sounds of the 60s presenter Tony Blackburn, looks back at the decade that saw the birth of the British Invasion, highlighting the groundbreaking success of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Yardbirds to name a few as they took America by storm.

Through interviews with Jack Savoretti, Kathy Sledge, Deniece Williams and Chesney Hawkes and more, this episode delves into how these bands conquered the US charts and airwaves, revolutionising the music scene across the pond. Tony explores the cultural impact, fan reactions, and the songs that paved the way for these groups' American success.

The Great British Groups That Broke America is a four-part series - across Radio 2's Sounds of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s shows - showcasing British groups that found success in the US.
From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the 60s, Led Zeppelin and Supertramp in the 70s to Queen and Genesis in the 80s and Radiohead and Spice Girls in the 90s, this series delves into the music, stories, and cultural impact of these iconic GB groups as it reveals how these bands conquered the US charts.

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28 minutes

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Next Saturday 01:00

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  • Next Saturday 01:00