British Invasion 64-70 Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 1. Known for their deep-voiced front man and for their gritty, bluesy sound, exemplified by their signature song hit single "The House of the Rising Sun"
  2. 4. They were the second group of the British Invasion to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. They were one of the most commercially successful acts of the British Invasion, releasing seventeen top 40 hits in the US between 1964 and 1967.
  3. 5. Group had a British and American hit in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the US, two further singles —"Tell Her No" in 1965 and "Time of the Season" in 1969
  4. 8. Formed in London in 1965. One of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows.
  5. 11. The band emerged during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat. Their third single, the Ray Davies-penned "You Really Got Me" became an international hit.
  6. 12. English garage rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire in May 1964. Their most famous songs include the US chart-topper "Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You" and "Love Is All Around"
  7. 13. Formed in 1963. The band started the careers of three of rock's most famous guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
  8. 15. Group formed in Birmingham in April 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason.
  9. 17. Group formed in Liverpool in 1960, regarded as the most influential band of all time
  10. 18. Group formed in London in 1968. One very famous song lyric of theirs - But some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground.
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  1. 2. Group formed in 1968. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are cited as one of the progenitors of hard rock and heavy metal.
  2. 3. Group formed in 1964. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. Notable performance at Woodstock and later at the Super Bowl.
  3. 6. Group embraced the psychedelic rock movement of the latter part of the decade, with their second album, 1967's Days of Future Passed, being a fusion of rock with classical music.
  4. 7. August 17, 1969, the band performed a breakthrough American appearance at Woodstock; their rendition of "I'm Going Home" featuring Alvin Lee as lead singer/lead guitar.
  5. 9. Group formed in 1968. Often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. Distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars.
  6. 10. Group formed in London in 1962. Active for six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era.
  7. 14. British rock and pop band, formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s. They are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style.
  8. 16. Group formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker.