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1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
The year 1987 proved to be a tumultuous yet remarkable period for the United Kingdom, filled with both tribulations and triumphs that reshaped the nation.
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Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s Powerful Youth Cult Clashes
Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s Youth Cult Clashes
In the early 1960s, Britain’s youth broke into two sharply opposed subcultures – the mods and the rockers.
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Violet Carson
Violet Carson was a British actress and singer, best known for her role as Ena Sharples in the long-running television series “Coronation Street.”
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1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
The year 1973 was one of contrasts for the United Kingdom. As political instability, economic troubles, and social unrest mounted at home.
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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence
From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, “Karma Chameleon” announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair…
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The year that was..1981
1981 was a year of immense cultural change in the UK. It was a time of great creativity and...
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1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
As the ‘greed is good’ excesses of the 1980s peaked, a shifting mood pointed towards the emergence of a more progressive, multi-cultural nation amidst lingering divisions.
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How The Beatles & “Beatlemania” Reshaped 1960s Youth Attitudes and Culture
The arrival of The Beatles in the 1960s sparked “Beatlemania,” a frenzy of fandom that brought about significant shifts in music, media, fashion, and culture. Their success transformed pop culture and society, inspiring new trends, protest movements, and innovative approaches to marketing bands. The Beatles’ lasting impact continues to shape modern pop and rock music.
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Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is a renowned British fashion designer and activist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry.
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1974 in Review: Political Shakeups and Pop Sensations
1974 proved a pivotal year in Britain, with political bombshells, economic anxiety, and a retreating postwar order giving way to new uncertainties.
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Motown Greatest Hits
2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.
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