Top 10 60’s Music Groups
By Editorial Team
The Beatles: The Beatles were a British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music, with hits such as “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
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The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The group consisted of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Ian Stewart. They are known for their blues-inspired music and hits such as “Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” and “Sympathy for the Devil.”
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The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group consisted of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Al Jardine. They are known for their vocal harmonies and hits such as “Surfin’ USA,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.”
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The Supremes: The Supremes were an American female singing group formed in Detroit in 1959. The group consisted of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard. They are known for their soulful music and hits such as “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Where Did Our Love Go,” and “Baby Love.”
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The Temptations: The Temptations are an American vocal group formed in Detroit in 1960. The group consisted of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and David Ruffin. They are known for their soulful music and hits such as “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”
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The Doors: The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965. The group consisted of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. They are known for their psychedelic rock music and hits such as “Light My Fire,” “Break on Through,” and “Hello, I Love You.”
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience: The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a British-American rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, and Mitch Mitchell. They are known for their innovative guitar work and hits such as “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” and “All Along the Watchtower.”
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The Kinks: The Kinks are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. The group consisted of Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, and Mick Avory. They are known for their rock and roll music and hits such as “You Really Got Me,” “All Day and All of the Night,” and “Lola.”
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The Who: The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. The group consisted of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. They are known for their high-energy performances and hits such as “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
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The Byrds: The Byrds were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1964. The group consisted of Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke. They are known for their folk rock music and hits such as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! Turn! Turn!,” and “
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