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| − | The '''British Invasion''' was a cultural phenomenon in the mid-1960s whereby rock singers with [[British]] accents enjoyed popularity in the [[United States]]. Much of the content had an [[atheist]]ic, depression-inducing style characteristic of [[Darwin]]ian [[Britain]]. | + | The '''British Invasion''' was a cultural phenomenon in the mid-1960s whereby rock singers with [[British]] accents enjoyed popularity in the [[United States]]. Much of the content had an [[atheist]]ic, depression-inducing style characteristic of [[Darwin]]ian [[Britain]]. The British rock music was generally less creative and inspiring than American rock music was. |
The more famous bands were [[the Beatles]], the Rolling Stones, the Animals, the Hollies, and Herman's Hermits. Individual singers included Petula Clark (whose style, in contrast with the male British bands, was very uplifting) and Dusty Springfield. | The more famous bands were [[the Beatles]], the Rolling Stones, the Animals, the Hollies, and Herman's Hermits. Individual singers included Petula Clark (whose style, in contrast with the male British bands, was very uplifting) and Dusty Springfield. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:04, December 30, 2021
The British Invasion was a cultural phenomenon in the mid-1960s whereby rock singers with British accents enjoyed popularity in the United States. Much of the content had an atheistic, depression-inducing style characteristic of Darwinian Britain. The British rock music was generally less creative and inspiring than American rock music was.
The more famous bands were the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, the Hollies, and Herman's Hermits. Individual singers included Petula Clark (whose style, in contrast with the male British bands, was very uplifting) and Dusty Springfield.
The Bee Gees, which are more closely associated with the rise of disco music in the mid-1970s, are also considered part of this phenomenon.
Atheistic motivation
British music tends to be atheistic, and occasionally even cynical against Christianity, as post-Darwin itself has become. The overhyping of British rock music in America was at the expense of the often faith-based (and more original) American music.