Ep112: 1964 - 60 Years of Rock & Roll (Part 2)

It's Part 2 of 60 years of maximum rock and roll!

In July, The Beatles caused a minor riot as 3,000 teens flock to the airport to see the Fab Four's... plane.

In Oct 1964, The Quests reached #1 with "Shanty", knocking The Beatles off the top spot!

That same month, local and international bands took part in a charity concert, called the 8.30 Special, for the benefit of the victims and their families of the race riots that occurred in July and Sept that year.

As the year comes to a close, the future looks bright for the local music scene, with bands and singers like The Checkmates, Shirley Nair, The Silver Strings, The Cyclones, Andy Young, The Trailers, The Thunderbirds, Veronica Young, Naomi and The Boys, Vernon Cornelius making headway.

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"Lion City Rock theme" performed by Kevin Mathews & Chris Toh; excerpts of "The Boy Next Door" performed by The Crescendos; "Shanty" , "Gallopin'" and "A World Of Tomorrows" excerpts performed by The Quests

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Check out our related episodes:

1965 - The Year That Rocked: Part 1 / Part 2

OG Teen Idols of SG: The Crescendos

1960s Icon: Henry Chua of The Quests

Remembering Naomi & The Boys

Selling The Dream: Richard Khan of October Cherries

Last Dog Standing: Lim Kiang of Straydogs

Listen: The Lion City Rock Playlist

Read: Full Sput Ahead! (Chris' Substack review)

Read: Power of Pop Substack

Listen: Kevin Mathews' music

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