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The 60s

Episode 2 of 8

As the 60s burst into life, Scotland’s countercultural revolution was in full swing. John Martyn drawled, Lulu shouted and Alex Harvey screamed as Scottish pop was born.

The 60s was a crucial decade in pop music history. As it swung into life, bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones began to take over the world. This countercultural revolution was felt in Scotland too, as Beat groups such as The Poets and The Beatstalkers staked their claim on the scene. But it wasn’t just mop-top popsters that Scotland was producing, it also nurtured proto superstars like Lulu and true artistic individuals such as Alex Harvey and John Martyn, who would push the boundaries of pop music in increasingly shouty and psychedelic ways.

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Pete Stanton
Director Pete Stanton
Executive Producer Rachel Bell

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