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Episode 1: The 60s The First Invasion, hosted by Sounds of the 60s presenter Tony Blackburn, looks back at the decade that saw the birth of the British Invasion, highlighting the groundbreaking success of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Yardbirds, to name a few, as they took America by storm.

Through interviews with Jack Savoretti, Kathy Sledge, Deniece Williams, Chesney Hawkes and more, this episode delves into how these bands conquered the US charts and airwaves, revolutionising the music scene across the pond. Tony explores the cultural impact, fan reactions, and the songs that paved the way for these groups' American success.

The Great British Groups That Broke America is a four-part series - across Radio 2's Sounds of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s shows - showcasing British groups that found success in the US.
From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the 60s, Led Zeppelin and Supertramp in the 70s to Queen and Genesis in the 80s and Radiohead and Spice Girls in the 90s, this series delves into the music, stories, and cultural impact of these iconic GB groups as it reveals how these bands conquered the US charts.

Radio 2 is celebrating Great British Groups as part of National Album Day, an annual celebration of the album format, which takes place on Saturday 19 October 2024. You can listen to a collection of special programmes by searching 'British Groups' on 大象传媒 Sounds, including Your Ultimate British Group Top 30, Johnny Marr's Great British Groups, The Great British Groups That Broke America, and themed editions of shows such as Pop Top 10s and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco.