60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
They’re Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haa turns 60. Top Story - March 2026.
There was a one-hit wonder recording in 1966 titled "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!"The song made it to number 3 on Billboard's top 100 chart, but in today’s cancel culture might be considered inappropriate.
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in Beat
We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place
The British rock group The Animals released their first album in 1964, simply titled The Animals. Their first album featured Eric Burdon on vocals, Alan Price on keyboards, Hilton Valentine on guitar, Chas Chandler on bass, and John Steel on drums. In 1983, the five original members of The Animals, who had reunited in 1977, released one more album entitled The Ark. After a tour, The Animals broke up for good.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Beat
Let’s Live for Today
The American rock band the Grass Roots was at the top between 1965 and 1975. The band was the creation of Lou Adler and the songwriting duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. During their musical career they had two gold albums and two gold singles and have sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Band member Rob Grill passed away in 2011. Former musicians who have been with the Grass Roots still go on tours and take part in oldies shows all over the world.
By Rasma Raisters16 days ago in Beat
Why So Many People Think Music Isn’t as Good Anymore
Every generation claims that music “isn’t what it used to be.” Yet in recent years, the criticism has grown louder than ever. Across social media, podcasts, and online forums, listeners regularly argue that modern music feels repetitive, shallow, or manufactured. While there are still incredibly talented artists working today, many fans believe something about the structure of the music industry has changed in ways that make great music harder to find.
By Navigating the World18 days ago in Beat
The Memes Of Ruby And The Mystery Cats
I have only met Caroline Wilkinson once, she was performing at the Cluny 2 playing an Iggy Pop song but she is also Ruby of Ruby and the Mystery Cats, a red hot rockabilly rock and roll combo vaguely located around Tyneside.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 22 days ago in Beat
Songs Of Moonlight
Introduction This was inspired because the moon lit up the bedroom in the Alnwick apartment. My photographs are not very good, but you can get the idea. I am a bit scared of the dark, so it was nice to be able to see my way around the room when it was dark.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 25 days ago in Beat











