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1940s - The Second World War brought fast, frantic (and often American) dance music - boogie-woogie or
jitterbug. Dances were held in church halls, village halls, clubs, Air Force bases - everywhere! But slower,
romantic songs were also popular as loved ones went away to fight, such as Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again'
and the song about coming home again, 'The 'White Cliffs of Dover'.
After the war 'skiffle' bands became popular. These bands used household items, such as washboards and
tea chests, as part of their set of instruments! Tommy Steele, who later became very famous, first played in
a skiffle band.
1950s - Rock and Roll became very popular.
1960's - The Beatles began their career. They leapt to fame in 1963 with 'Please, Please Me'.
The Beatles moved through the late 1960s as favourites of the 'flower power' generation - many young
people enjoyed 'hippie' music. Other teenagers preferred the music of the 'Mods' - ska music and The Who.
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