The British Invasion. No, I’m not referring to The Revolutionary War that took place in the 1700s between the Colonies and Britain.
I’m talking about the influx of British Rock ’N’ Roll music that swept through the United States in the early sixties and redefined an entire music genre.
British bands ruled. Their unique take on Rock ’N’ Roll, with heavy influences from the Blues, Soul and touches of other musical influences, struck a cord with American teenagers.
Two Mega-British groups were The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
The Beatles started out as a ‘good boy’ band while The Rolling Stones personified the ‘bad boys’ of Rock ’N’ Roll.
Both were, and still are, incredibly popular.
As the bands members musical careers blossomed, so did their wit, irreverence and popularity.
Carlton Books presents a duo of books spotlighting the wisdom and wit from the Rock ’N’ Roll legends.
The Little Book Of The Beatles and The Little Book Of The Rolling Stones, hardbound books contain quotes from members of the individual groups.
Both books showcases the ‘not take ourselves too serious’ attitude of each of the band members, along with a few quotes from their contemporaries.
Witty, poignant, insightful and sometimes controversial, the quotes define the individuals of each band, their opinions and outlooks on life.
It’s hard to believe but has been 75 years since the most important military battle and invasion took place on the western beaches of Normandy, France.
On June 6, 1944 the Allied troops, consisting mainly of American and British soldiers, stormed the beaches at Normandy and faced down the entrenched Nazi army.
Under unceasing bombing and gunfire the Allied soldiers sustained heavy losses but eventually drove the Nazi back and took the beaches.
From there they would successfully travel east, eventually conquering the Nazi invasion and saving the world from the tyranny of a madman and his military forces.
In Richard Holmes D-Day readers are invited to join the bloody fray from the invasion to the liberation of Paris in this special 75th Anniversary Edition.
Often disturbing archival photos along with maps, charts and documents complement the fascinating text that delves into the heart of the conflict as seen from both sides.
Up close and personal recollections and detailed analysis of each battle bring the gut-wrenching struggle between good and evil to life.
Never before (and hopefully never again) has such a massive military endeavor been attempted.
Relive the war years in this incredible tribute to the men and women who died and survived the bloodiest war in history.
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