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PIANO

To study academic theory, superb pianist Wynton Kelly took up bass

Jamaica, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1950s,
1960s
, 1970s
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s,
1960s
, 1970s

Trombone

Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
PIANO

Abdullah Ibrahim created his African music of peace in exile

South Africa, Jazz,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
SONGWRITER

Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England

England, Popular Song, Rock,
1960s
Contemporary Composer

North Indian classics introduced into Californian underground thanks to Terry Riley

India, USA, Ambient,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s

SONGWRITER

I Put a Spell on You: the wild roots of the song's blackout drunk recording

USA, Popular Song, 1950s,
1960s
SONGWRITER

Ghosts of past wars alive in the Lowlands of Holland

England, Folk,
1960s
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET

Bebop meets baroque in memorable Collaboration

Brazil, USA, Jazz, 1950s,
1960s
SONGWRITER

The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big Three, and Shocking Blue

England, Netherlands, USA, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s, Classical
SAXOPHONE

Nelson's time in the Marines inspired his future composer career

USA, Jazz, 1950s,
1960s
SONGWRITER

Who is the true architect behind The House of the Rising Sun?

England, USA, Ballade, Blues, Popular Song, Rock, 1930s, 1940s,
1960s
, 2000s, Classical
FLUTE

Bourrée: French folk dance from the Bach suite inspired prog-rock flute and the work of Sir Paul McCartney

England, France, Germany, Dance, Popular Song, Progressive Rock,
1960s
, Baroque
TECHNOLOGIES

Stereo sound ignored commercially for a quarter of a century after its discovery

1930s, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
SONGWRITER

Dazed and Confused: evolution through Led Zeppelin live shows

England, USA, Folk, Popular Song, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s
FESTIVAL

The rise of the Crimson King

England, Popular Song, Progressive Rock,
1960s
SONGWRITER

The Snows They Melt the Soonest survives through folk tradition

England, Scotland, Folk, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 2000s, Classical
TRUMPET

Chet Baker: the divine voice of the West Coast jazz

USA, Jazz, 1950s,
1960s
, 1970s
FOOTBALL

Liverpool FC and the famous You'll Never Walk Alone chant in a Pink Floyd track

England, USA, Art Rock, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s
TECHNOLOGIES

Starman's mission made possible at last with Musk sending Bowie to the stars

England, Art Rock,
1960s
, 1970s
Classical Guitar

Asturias by Isaac Albéniz and its life in The Doors interpretation

Spain, USA, Romantic,
1960s

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