1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Classic Rock

British Invasion

By , About.com Guide

The Beatles launched the British Invasion of the American rock music scene. (Capitol Records)

Definition: In the early ‘60s there was a big influx of British bands that found success in America, at first recording mostly covers of popular American songs. The movement is generally considered to have begun with The Beatles.

Examples:
The Animals, The Who, The Kinks, Rolling Stones

Explore Classic Rock

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

The Best Top 40 Pop Songs

Is your favorite song on our list? More >

  1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Classic Rock
  4. Glossary
  5. A - E
  6. About Classic Rock Glossary British Invasion>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.