If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry. &151; John Lennon


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If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry. — John Lennon

Nothing defines a generation better than its music and the boomers had a soundtrack to their lives that has stood the test of time if the way the original bands are still packing out stadiums is any guide.

Music said who you were whether it was Motown, Memphis, Merseybeat, surf, rockabilly, blues, folk, mainstream pop, country, soul, girl groups or good old rock'n'roll.

Growing up in Hawke's Bay — Part II
Brian Duggan : Hawke's Bay NZ : 1950s

We copied his greasy hair fashion and leather jackets and stove-pipe pants. Fashion denim was not available in New Zealand so we had to improvise the tight pants. T-shirts were unheard of here so we wore our jerseys back to front and it looked like a round-necked shirt as seen on the silver screen! . . . read on

Twist and shout
Bruce Scott : Dunedin NZ : 1960s

In 1964 the Beatles twisted, shouted and were pleased to please fans all over New Zealand. Bunches of kids got together, clutched their heads, screamed, wailed and generally alarmed their parents. But not all parents were disturbed by the mop-topped rascals. Some accompanied their children to the concerts . . . read on

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