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Best musicians of the 1960s

USA TODAY
July 16, 2019, 1:21 p.m. ET
A transformative time for American popular music, the 1960s saw the birth of rock and roll as listeners know it today, along with advances in folk, blues, soul and other genres that contributed to this decade ' s status as the most influential musical era in modern history. As for the artists and bands that contributed to this growth, read on for the many names associated with ' 60s music greatness.
A transformative time for American popular music, the 1960s saw the birth of rock and roll as listeners know it today, along with advances in folk, blues, soul and other genres that contributed to this decade's status as the most influential musical era in modern history. As for the artists and bands that contributed to this growth, read on for the many names associated with '60s music greatness.Ā 
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The Beatles (Ringo, George, John and Paul, from left) led the British Invasion in the ' 60s to become the most influential rock group of the ' 60s. Many would argue, of all time.
The Beatles (Ringo, George, John and Paul, from left) led the British Invasion in the '60s to become the most influential rock group of the '60s.Ā Many would argue, of all time.Ā 
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For Presley, the ' 60s marked the decade in which he ascended to movie-star status as well.
For Presley, the '60s marked the decade in which he ascended to movie-star status as well.Ā 
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Many of Franklin ' s most beloved hits were released in the ' 60s. This decade gave us " Respect " , " Chain of Fools, " " Think, " " (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman " and " I Say a Little Prayer. "
Many of Franklin's most beloved hitsĀ were released in the '60s. This decade gave usĀ "Respect", "Chain of Fools," "Think," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "I Say a Little Prayer."
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Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are the Rolling Stones, the revolutionary rockers who gained a foothold in the States in the ' 60s and, unlike the majority of their peers, are still touring strong today.
Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are the Rolling Stones, the revolutionary rockers who gained a foothold in the States in the '60s and, unlike the majority of their peers, are still touring strong today.
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A shot of the era-defining California rock ' n ' roll group Beach Boys from the early ' 60s, left to right: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and David Lee Marks.
A shot ofĀ the era-defining California rock 'n' roll group Beach Boys from the early '60s, left to right: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and David Lee Marks.
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Diana Ross and the Supremes were made up of Cindy Birdsong, left, Mary Wilson and Ross herself, who would flourish from the group ' s ' 60s success into an iconic solo artist.
Diana Ross and the Supremes were made up ofĀ Cindy Birdsong, left, Mary Wilson and Ross herself, who would flourish from the group's '60s success into an iconic solo artist.Ā 
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Jimi Hendrix ' star blazed bright in the ' 60s before the guitar legend ' s untimely death in 1970.
Jimi Hendrix' star blazed bright in the '60s before the guitar legend's untimely death in 1970.
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Hendrix is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, famously headlining Woodstock in 1969.
Hendrix is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, famously headlining Woodstock in 1969.
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The " Godfather of Soul, " James Brown defined his signature funk sound in the ' 60s, with the decade birthing hits including " Papa ' s Got a Brand New Bag, " " I Got You " and " It ' s a Man ' s Man ' s Man ' s World. "
TheĀ "Godfather of Soul," James Brown defined his signature funk sound in the '60s, with the decade birthing hits includingĀ "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag,"Ā "I Got You" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World."
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Bob Dylan ' s status rose in the ' 60s as a folk icon, only for him to buck the genre ' s confines and unleash his blazing, virtuosic brand of rock ' n ' roll.
Bob Dylan's status rose in the '60s as a folk icon, only for him to buck the genre's confines and unleash his blazing, virtuosic brand of rock 'n' roll.Ā 
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Marvin Gaye was a defining figure in the Motown sound of the ' 60s, a soul legend whose status only grew in the ' 70s.
Marvin Gaye was a defining figure in the Motown sound of the '60s, a soul legend whose status only grew in the '70s.
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Smokey Robinson ruled the ' 60s as the frontman for Motown staples the Miracles.
Smokey Robinson ruled the '60s as the frontman for Motown staples the Miracles.
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The Temptations (Ron Tyson, left, Otis Williams, Ray Davis, Ali-Ollie Woodson and Theo Peoples) were Motown pioneers in the ' 60s, as well as one of the decade ' s most successful groups.
The Temptations (Ron Tyson, left, Otis Williams, Ray Davis, Ali-Ollie Woodson and Theo Peoples) were Motown pioneers in the '60s, as well as one of the decade's most successful groups.Ā 
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The Jackson Five got their start in the ' 60s, with their debut album " Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5 " released at the tail end of the decade in December 1969.
The Jackson Five got their start in the '60s, with their debut album "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5" released at the tail end of the decade in December 1969.
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Otis Redding was one of the most distinctive voices in soul music history, whose enduring classic " (Sittin ' On) The Dock of the Bay " was released shortly after his death in 1967.
Otis Redding was one of the most distinctive voices in soul music history, whose enduring classicĀ "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was released shortly after his death in 1967.
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Janis Joplin was a defining ' 60s performer who rose to fame at 1967 ' s seminal Monterey Pop Festival and released some of her blues-rock generation ' s most distinctive music before her death in 1970.
Janis Joplin was a defining '60s performer who rose to fame at 1967's seminalĀ Monterey Pop Festival and released some of her blues-rock generation's most distinctive music before her death in 1970.
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The Velvet Underground has endured as a defining band of the 1960s, of New York City and beyond.
The Velvet Underground has endured as a defining band of the 1960s, of New York City and beyond.Ā 
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Known for classics like " Only the Lonely " and " Oh, Pretty Woman, " crooner Roy Orbison saw his career peak as a hitmaker in the ' 60s.
Known for classics like "Only the Lonely" and "Oh, Pretty Woman," crooner Roy Orbison saw his career peak as a hitmaker in the '60s.
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Wilson Pickett ' s " In the Midnight Hour " and " Mustang Sally " helped define ' 60s soul.
Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour" and "Mustang Sally" helped define '60s soul.Ā 
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Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention were among the decade ' s most radical-sounding experimental rock groups.
Frank Zappa and theĀ Mothers of Invention were among the decade's most radical-sounding experimental rock groups.Ā 
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The Four Tops (Lawrence Payton, left, Abdul " Duke " Fakir, Levi Stubbs, and Renaldo " Obie " Benson) reached the upper echelons of Motown fame in the ' 60s with hits " I Can ' t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) " and " Reach Out I ' ll Be There. "
The Four Tops (Lawrence Payton, left, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Levi Stubbs, and Renaldo "Obie" Benson) reached the upper echelons of Motown fame in the '60s with hitsĀ "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There."
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Micky Dolenz, left, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith and Davy Jones made up the Monkees, a made-for-TV band that struck it big in the ' 60s.
Micky Dolenz, left, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith and Davy Jones made up the Monkees, a made-for-TV band that struck it big in the '60s.
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The Drifters (Charlie Thomas, left, Dock Green, top, Rudy Lewis, right, and Tommy Evans, bottom) made their mark on the ' 60s with doo-wop and soul hits including " Save The Last Dance For Me " and " Under The Boardwalk. "
The Drifters (Charlie Thomas, left, Dock Green, top, Rudy Lewis, right, and Tommy Evans, bottom) made their mark on the '60s with doo-wop and soul hits including "Save The Last Dance For Me" and "Under The Boardwalk."
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Gladys Knight became a Motown legend as the frontwoman of The Pips.
Gladys Knight became a Motown legend as the frontwoman of The Pips.
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British singer Dusty Springfield released her legendary " Dusty in Memphis " album in 1969.
British singer Dusty Springfield released her legendary "Dusty in Memphis" album in 1969.
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Simon & Garfunkel ' s album " Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme " was released in 1966, one of the decade ' s many successful efforts from one of folk music ' s most respected acts.
Simon & Garfunkel's album "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme" was released in 1966, one of the decade's many successful efforts from one of folk music's most respected acts.Ā 
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Buffalo Springfield (from left, Richie Furry, Bruce Palmer and Stephen Stills; kneeling, Dewey Martin and Neil Young) were only active from 1966 to 1968, but their folk influence extended over the next decade.
Buffalo Springfield (from left, Richie Furry, Bruce Palmer and Stephen Stills; kneeling, Dewey Martin and Neil Young) were only active fromĀ 1966 to 1968, but their folk influence extended over the next decade.Ā 
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Dolly Parton got her start in the '60s, joining the "Porter Wagoner Show" and releasing her debut solo single, "Just Because I'm a Woman," in 1968.
Dolly Parton got her start in the '60s, joining the "Porter Wagoner Show" and releasing her debut solo single, "Just Because I'm a Woman," in 1968.
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Before Cher was the pop icon fans know her as today, she was one-half of Sonny and Cher in the ' 60s with her then-husband Sonny Bono.
Before Cher was the pop icon fans know her as today, she was one-half ofĀ Sonny and Cher in the '60s with her then-husband Sonny Bono.Ā 
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The Everly Brothers (Phil Everly, left, and Don Everly) were known for their trademark harmonies and soothing rock.
The Everly Brothers (Phil Everly, left, and Don Everly) were known for their trademark harmonies and soothing rock.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival ā€™ s ā€œ Willy and the Poor Boys ā€ capped off three records that the country-rock pioneers released in 1969.
Creedence Clearwater Revivalā€™s ā€œWilly and the Poor Boysā€ capped off three records that the country-rock pioneers released in 1969.
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