Mods, Rockers, and the Music of the British Invasion

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The book explores the evolution of British rock music from the 1950s through the lens of the British Invasion, sparked by the Beatles' iconic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. It traces the genre's roots in American rockabilly and R&B, highlighting the diverse influences that shaped the sounds of legendary bands like the Beatles, the Who, and the Kinks. This comprehensive chronicle appeals not only to devoted fans of these groups but also to those intrigued by the cultural shifts of the 1960s.