Remembering the School Socials of the 60s
Although there’d been a girls’ school existing in a parallel universe right next to the boys’ school that I attended,Continue Reading
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When I Saw the Who Live in Charlton
You could see the tide was turning that day at the Valley. Whenever someone stood up to indulge in aContinue Reading
50 Years of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull celebrated their 50th anniversary with a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 17th April. Many of theContinue Reading
The Day Syd Barrett Left Pink Floyd
On 6th April 1968, Pink Floyd officially announced that founding member Syd Barrett had left the band and had beenContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1967
The first time I remember hearing the word ‘hippie’ was when my sister Linda and I were looking at theContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1966
This is a chapter from the book ‘Tiddle-Ee-Aye-Go!’ by 60s Today contributor Ian Mole. There were so many classic singles thatContinue Reading
The Story Behind the Breakfast at Tiffany’s Soundtrack
The 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, based on Truman Capote’s novella and directed by Blake Edwards, has stood the testContinue Reading
London’s Swinging 60s Bus Tours Are Returning This Spring
Music Heritage London (MHL) is launching new bus tours to celebrate the music and culture of the 60s. Commencing onContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1965
This is a chapter from the book ‘Tiddle-Ee-Aye-Go!’ by 60s Today contributor Ian Mole, available from 16th March. Whenever I hearContinue Reading
Robin Trower Still Rocks, Days Before His 73rd Birthday
One of the most magical and inspiring moments in life is witnessing an artist doing what they were born toContinue Reading