The British Invasion (Part 1)

This course focuses on the most popular, influential and enduring artists of the British Invasion, which spanned roughly the years 1964 to 1968. We will examine the roots of those artists in their native Great Britain, and then show how they crashed the U.S. charts on the heels of the Beatles, who paved the way for their compatriots to take advantage of the lucrative American market.

The Beatles were not just the first to do so — in spectacular fashion — but they also set a standard for British groups that came after them; groups that were self-contained, meaning they wrote their own songs, developed their own style and had unique visual and musical trademarks.

In the first 4 weeks, we’ll be focusing on the following acts: 

Part 1: The Bee Gees, Gerry & the Pacemakers 

Part 2: The Dave Clark 5, The Hollies 

Part 3: The Zombies, The Yardbirds 

Part 4: Donovan, Herman’s Hermits 

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

Register

Register by 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10