That Year in Music 1960

1960: Your Dad’s Favourite Year

Ah, 1960. The year when rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy, but boy was it getting ready to take over the world. In the UK, the first-ever edition of the NME Awards took place, and Cliff Richard was everyone’s pin-up boy. Across the pond in the US, Motown Records was just getting started, and the folk revival was in full swing.

But let’s get to the music, shall we? In 1960, we saw the release of some classic albums that have stood the test of time. The Everly Brothers dropped their iconic "A Date with The Everly Brothers", which featured hits like "Cathy's Clown" and "Let It Be Me". Not to mention Ray Charles' masterpiece "The Genius Hits the Road", which showcased his incredible versatility as a musician.

And let’s not forget about the legends who were born in 1960. The one and only Bono of U2 fame graced the world with his presence, as did John Taylor of Duran Duran. The music world was forever changed by their talents and charisma.

In Britain, the Skiffle craze was in full swing, with bands like The Quarrymen (featuring a young lad named John Lennon) paving the way for the British Invasion that was just around the corner. Over in America, the Brill Building was churning out hit after hit, with songwriters like Carole King and Gerry Goffin dominating the charts.

So here’s to 1960, the year when music was on the cusp of greatness. Your dad might have been rocking out to Elvis or crooning along to Frank Sinatra, but little did he know that the best was yet to come. Cheers to the music of 1960, a time when legends were born and classics were made.