Welcome to the Groove! Whether you’re reliving the golden days or discovering them for the first time, this is your home for all things retro and real.
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By mid-1966, the Beatles felt trapped in Beatlemania’s whirlwind. Performing to screaming audiences that drowned out their music wasn’t cutting it anymore. They craved artistic freedom beyond concert stages and teen hysteria. Their sonic revolution began when they stepped off…
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Macrame in the 60s
Macramé, with its intricate knots and timeless appeal, has woven its way through history, reflecting the cultural shifts and artistic expressions of each era. From its humble beginnings to its vibrant resurgence in the 1960s, this art form has continually…
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Mod Influence on 60s Fashion
Origins of Mod (For ‘Modernist’) Subculture London’s coffee bars in the late 1950s birthed the Mod subculture, fueled by American jazz and continental style. Artists like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie influenced both the music and fashion of Mods, who…
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1968 DNC Riots
Democratic National Convention Protests Against Vietnam War Involvement In the 1960s, America danced on the edge of change. The Vietnam War rumbled on, swallowing young lives. Teens marched for peace, their bell-bottoms swaying to the rhythm of protest. The civil…
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Campus Activism in the 1960s
Picture the 1960s as a kaleidoscope of radical energy, with social movements, peace signs, and rock ‘n roll in the backdrop. College campuses became stages where students expressed their frustrations and dreams, channeling both the spirit of the age and…
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First Super Bowl’s Impact
Origins and Context The NFL and AFL rivalry was a tug-of-war for football supremacy in the ’60s. The American Football League started in 1960 when the NFL wasn’t expanding. By 1966, they agreed to merge, creating a Championship game between…
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Saturday Morning Ritual
The Golden Age of Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday morning cartoons in the ’60s were a blast for kids everywhere. They brought families together around the TV for some far-out fun. Shows like “Scooby-Doo,” “The Flintstones,” and “The Jetsons” weren’t just…
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1960s Muscle Car Craze
The 1960s marked a transformative period for the American automotive scene, with muscle cars capturing the imagination of a generation eager for speed and freedom. These powerful machines became more than just vehicles; they were symbols of a cultural shift,…
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Simon & Garfunkel’s Gentle Revolution
Early Beginnings and Breakthrough Back before they were the poetic prophets of a restless generation, they were just two Queens kids trying to catch a melody — Simon and Garfunkel, or “Tom & Jerry” if you caught them in the…
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Haight-Ashbury Counterculture
Haight-Ashbury, nestled in San Francisco, transformed from a quiet neighborhood into a bustling hub of art, music, and new ideals in the 1960s. Low rents and communal living sparked creativity and connection. The area’s cozy position near parks made it…
