It was 61 years ago today...

Older brothers and many I've spoken to over the years mention 3 events-

Elvis, the Fab Four and Stones.

I can only imagine listening/seeing any of them like the rest of the world for the 1st time. 

I'm not aware of any new music events that happened in the last 4-5 decades that can compare?

Oh well, the world has Beyonce, Hip Hop and the rest. Carry on.

For a guy who appeared to be so stiff, Ed Sullivan was one hip cat.  We all owe him a big debt for inviting so many cutting edge bands onto his show.  And what a Really Big Show it was.  Thanks Ed.

@bigtwin 

Good point!

Before the Beatles went on Ed Sullivan and my sister brought home the Meet the Beatles LP, I only listened to classical music and mostly hated everything else. The Beatles, though, totally turned my head around.  What's better, as I spent all day listening to KFWB waiting for another Beatles or British Invasion song to be played, I learned to love all the other artists the deejays put on.  I learned to love Motown and guys like Elvis and Chuck Berry.

I was 6. I probably watched it but don’t remember. Must have been all the weed I smoked in my teen years! 🤣