Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Portrait of rock singer Del Shannon holding guitar. - The 1960s marked an unquestionable evolution—and revolution—in rock music.

The 1960s was a decade defined by cultural revolution and musical innovation, giving us timeless icons like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, and Motown’s greatest stars. Many of the era’s Billboard hits ...

The 1960s are often remembered as a decade of social and political change, in a manner not dissimilar to today's climate. Amid the upheaval of gender norms and racial bias, popular music was ...

The 1960s might just be the most significant and impactful decade in American history. Especially so from a cultural standpoint. The decade was one of revolution. From the British Invasion to ...

In early 1960, Percy Faith and his Orchestra had a surprise hit with the song “Theme From a Summer Place.” The iconic instrumental soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Feb. 22, 1960, and ...