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SONGWRITER
The three acts of Lonnie Johnson' blues
Canada, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
FLUTE
Incredible stunts by the blind virtuoso influenced a whole generation
USA, Jazz,
1960s
, 1970s
Band
CAN: from the mind of Czukay to the golden age of krautrock
Germany, Art Rock, Soundtrack,
1960s
, 1970s
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 3, and Shocking Blue
England, Netherlands, USA, Popular Song, Classical,
1960s
, 1970s
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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, Classical, 1930s, 1940s,
1960s
, 2000s
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, Baroque,
1960s
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, Classical,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 2000s
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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