60
YEARS OF
ROCK
(1955-2015)
1969
-John Lennon & Yoko Ono's LP cover attracts controversy.
-The Beatles' last performance on Apple Records' rooftop.
-Jim Morrison is arrested for exposing himself on stage.
-Peter Frampton quits The Herd & forms Humble Pie.
-Paul McCartney weds Linda Eastman.
-John Lennon marries Yoko Ono.
-Blind Faith's live debut.
-Brian Jones leaves The Rolling Stones.
-After the moon landing, 'Space Oddity' is issued.
-Sam Phillips sells Sun Records.
--Brian Jones is found dead in his pool.
-Neil Young plays with Crosby, Stills & Nash.
-Rumours circulate that Paul McCartney is dead.
-John Lennon returns his MBE in protest.
As the tumultuous decade of the 1960s came to a close, there was an end of the innocence. Music grew up and was delving further into heavy metal and hard rock. Drugs and psychedelia were influential. Rock festivals celebrated the cohesion of Woodstock but were tarnished with the tragedy at Altamont. The Beatles played in public for the final time. As Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the lunar surface, David Bowie emerged with "Space Oddity". Miles Davis recorded a jazz/rock fusion album. John & Yoko gave anti-war demonstrators a new anthem: "Give Peace A Chance". Blood, Sweat & Tears fused styles to create a sound that was explored further by Chicago Transit Authority. Elton John's debut album was issued. Just before 1969 concluded, Motown released an album by The Jackson 5, featuring an impressive young lead singer named Michael.
