What was the national mood after JFK’s assassination – when was it?
1963, defeat and depression
When did the Beatles first hit the US pop charts?
1964, the industry was stagnating
What music did the British invasion intercept?
African American
What was the Beatles first album and what album was it released on?
– Introducing… the Beatles
– Vee Jay label – black owned label (they took a lot of cues from African Americans)
Who were the 3 British artists who made the charts prior to the Beatles?
Lonnie Donnegan, Kenny Ball, and Mr. Acker Bill
Skiffle