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1967 In Music
The year 1967 was important for psychedelic rock, and was famous for its " Summer of Love" in San Francisco. It saw major releases from multiple well-known bands including the Beatles, Small Faces, the newly renamed Eric Burdon and the Animals, Jefferson Airplane, Love, The Beach Boys, Cream, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and the Monkees. This year also saw debuts from many upcoming bands such as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Doors, Moby Grape, Procol Harum, Traffic, the Velvet Underground, and Pink Floyd. __TOC__ Specific locations * 1967 in British music * 1967 in Japanese music * 1967 in Norwegian music Specific genres * 1967 in country music * 1967 in jazz Events * January 4 – The Doors release their debut album, ''The Doors''. * January 8 – Elvis Presley turns 32. * January 13 – Stephen Foster Memorial Day is observed for the first time in the United States (on the 103rd anniversary of the composer's death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother And The Holding Company
Big Brother and the Holding Company are an American rock band that was formed in San Francisco in 1965 as part of the same psychedelic music scene that produced the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Jefferson Airplane. After some initial personnel changes, the band became well known with the lineup of vocalist Janis Joplin, guitarists Sam Andrew and James Gurley, bassist Peter Albin, and drummer Dave Getz. Their second album '' Cheap Thrills'', released in 1968, is considered one of the masterpieces of the psychedelic sound of San Francisco; it reached number one on the ''Billboard'' charts, and was ranked number 338 in ''Rolling Stone''s the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album is also listed in the book ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. Joplin left the band in 1968, following the recording of ''Cheap Thrills'', for a successful solo career. The band recruited as new members Nick Gravenites, Kathi McDonald, and Dave Schallock to replac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the counterculture of the 1960s, era's counterculture. The band took its name from the title of the English writer Aldous Huxley's book ''The Doors of Perception'', itself a reference to a quote by the English poet William Blake. After signing with Elektra Records in 1966, the Doors with Morrison recorded and released six studio albums in five years, some of which are generally considered among the greatest of all time, including their debut ''The Doors (album), The Doors'' (1967), ''Strange Days (The Doors album), Strange Days'' (1967), and ''L.A. Woman'' (1971). Dubbed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Events Pre-1600 *46 BC – Julius Caesar fights Titus Labienus in the Battle of Ruspina. * 871 – Battle of Reading (871), Battle of Reading: Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred the Great, Alfred are defeated by a Danish invasion army. 1601–1900 *1642 – English Civil War: King Charles I of England, Charles I, accompanied by 400 soldiers, attempts to arrest five members of Parliament of England, Parliament for treason, only to discover the men had been tipped off and fled. *1649 – English Civil War: The Rump Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial. *1717 – The Dutch Republic, Netherlands, Kingdom of Great Britain, Great Britain, and France sign the Triple Alliance (1717), Triple Alliance. *1762 – Great Britain declares war on Spain, which meant the entry of Spain into the Seven Years' War. *1798 – Constantine Hangerli arrives in Bucharest, Wallachia, as its new Prince of Wallachia, Prince, invested by the Ottoman Empire. *1844 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1967. Events June * 12 – The 2nd Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (June 12 – 19). * 30 – The 14th Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (June 30 – July 3). Unknown date * Nina Simone wins female Jazz singer of the year. * Carla Bley was married to Michael Mantler. Album releases *Bill Evans: ''Further Conversations with Myself'' *Pharoah Sanders: ''Tauhid (album), Tauhid'' *Stan Getz: ''Sweet Rain'' *Sun Ra: ''Atlantis (Sun Ra album), Atlantis'' *Gary Burton: ''A Genuine Tong Funeral'' *Sam Rivers (jazz musician), Sam Rivers: ''Dimensions and Extensions'' *Roscoe Mitchell: ''Old Quartet'' *Bill Dixon: ''Intents and Purposes'' *George Russell (composer), George Russell: ''Othello Ballet Suite'' *Muhal Richard Abrams: ''Levels and Degrees of Light'' *Archie Shepp: ''The Magic of Ju-Ju'' *Jackie McLean: ''New and Old Gospel'' *Roland Kirk: ''The Inflated Tear'' *Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In Country Music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in 1967. Events *April 1 — The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens in Nashville. *September — Lynn Anderson becomes a featured vocalist on ''The Lawrence Welk Show''; earlier in the year, she signs her first national recording contract with Chart Records. *September 30 – Singer-songwriter Leon Ashley becomes the first performer in the genre to write, record, produce, release, distribute and publish a single that reaches No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs, Hot Country Singles chart with "Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)." *October — The first Country Music Association Awards are handed out at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. The show is not televised. No dates *For the first time in history, more than 20 No. 1 songs top the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Songs, Hot Country Singles chart in a 52-week timespan. It will mark the start of a new trend in country music: a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1967 in Norwegian music. Events April * Kirsti Sparboe performs "Dukkemann" at the Eurovision Song Contest. May * The 15th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway. June * The 4th Kongsberg Jazz Festival started in Kongsberg, Norway. July * The 7th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway. Albums released Unknown date G ; Jan Garbarek Trio & Quartet * ''Til Vigdis'' (Norsk Jazzforbund) Deaths ; November * 25 – Johannes Hanssen, bandmaster, composer and teacher. Births ; February * 1 – John Hegre, guitarist, songwriter and sound engineer. * 3 ** Børge Petersen-Øverleir, jazz and rock guitarist. ** Gisle Kverndokk, contemporary composer. * 12 – Stein Inge Brækhus, jazz drummer and record producer * 22 – Audun Erlien, jazz bassist, guitarist, and electronica performer. * 26 – Audun Skorgen, jazz bassist. ; March * 9 – Siri Broch Johansen, Sami author and singer. * 13 – H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In Japanese Music
In 1967 (Shōwa 42), Japanese music was released on records, and there were charts, awards, contests and festivals. Awards, contests and festivals The 10th Anniversary Osaka International Festival (Japanese: 大阪国際フェスティバル) was held from 7 April to 7 May 1967. The 9th Japan Record Awards were held on 16 December 1967. The 18th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen was held on 31 December 1967. Number one singles Billboard The following reached number 1 according to weekly singles charts published in Billboard: *7 January, 28 January, 4 February, 11 February, 18 February and 25 February: - (Crown) and (Polydor) *4 March and 11 March: Konyawa Odorou (Japanese: 今夜は踊ろう) - *18 March, 25 March, 1 April, 8 April, 15 April, 22 April, 29 April, 6 May and 20 May: - *13 May, 27 May and 10 June: - Yūjirō Ishihara *3 June: Balla Balla - *17 June, 24 June, 1 July, 8 July, 22 July, 29 July and 5 August: Shinjuku Blues (Japanese: 新宿ブルース) - *15 July: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In British Music
This is a summary of 1967 in music in the United Kingdom. Events * 15 January – The Rolling Stones appear on ''The Ed Sullivan Show'' in the United States. At Sullivan's request, the band change the lyrics of " Let's Spend the Night Together" to "Let's spend some time together". * 17 January – The ''Daily Mail'' newspaper reports 4,000 potholes in Blackburn, Lancashire; this article, along with a follow-up article on the death of Guinness heir Tara Brown in a car accident, inspires lyrics for The Beatles song "A Day in the Life". *30 January – The Beatles shoot a promotional film for their forthcoming single "Strawberry Fields Forever" at Knole Park in Sevenoaks. * 3 February – UK record producer Joe Meek murders his landlady and then commits suicide by shooting himself in the head at Holloway, North London. * 7 February – Micky Dolenz of the Monkees meets Paul McCartney at his home in St John's Wood, London, and they pose together for the press. His impressions of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic music, psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics, and elaborate Pink Floyd live performances, live performances, and became a leading progressive rock band. Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals) and Richard Wright (musician), Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). With Barrett as their main songwriter, they released two hit singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play", and the successful debut studio album ''The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'' (all 1967). David Gilmour (guitar, vocals) joined in 1967; Barrett left in 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Following Barrett's departure, all four remaining members contributed compositions, though Waters became the primary lyricist an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground were an American Rock music, rock band formed in New York City in 1964. Its classic lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Lou Reed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, guitarist Sterling Morrison, and percussionist Moe Tucker. Though their integration of rock and the avant-garde earned them little commercial success during their initial nine-year run, they are now widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in rock music, as well as Underground music, underground, Experimental music, experimental, and Alternative music, alternative music. Their provocative subject matter and experimentation were instrumental in the development of punk rock, new wave music, new wave and other genres. The group performed under several names before settling on the Velvet Underground in 1965, taken from the title of The Velvet Underground (book), a 1963 book on atypical sexual behavior. In 1966, the experimental pop artist Andy Warhol became their official man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traffic (band)
Traffic were an English rock music, rock band formed in Birmingham in April 1967 by Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood (rock musician), Chris Wood and Dave Mason.[ Traffic Biography.] AllMusic. They began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as musical keyboard, keyboards (such as the Mellotron and harpsichord), sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and musical improvisation, improvisational techniques in their music. The band had early success in the UK with their debut album ''Mr. Fantasy'' and non-album singles "Paper Sun", "Hole in My Shoe", and "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (Traffic song), Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush". Their follow-up Traffic (Traffic album), self-titled 1968 album was their most successful in Britain and featured one of their most popular songs, the widely covered "Feelin' Alright?". Dave Mason left the band shortly after the album's release, moving on to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
