British Invasion

In The British Invasion, Simon Philo illustrates how this remarkable event in cultural history disrupted and even reversed pop culture’s default flow of influence, goods, and ideas—orchestrating a dramatic turn-around in the commercial fortunes of British pop in North America that turned the 1960s into "The Sixties."

Simon Philo is Head of American Studies at the University of Derby. He has written numerous articles and chapters on transatlantic popular culture.

Series Editor's Foreword Timeline Acknowledgments Introduction: "Atlantic Crossing" Chapter 1: "Shakin' All Over" : 1956-1963 Chapter 2: "We're Out!": 1964 Chapter 3: "Like a Rolling Stone": 1965 Chapter 4: "A Splendid Time is Guaranteed for All": 1966-1967 Chapter 5: "It's All Too Much": 1968-1969 Conclusion: "Double Fantasy," Post-1970 For Further Reading For Further Listening Index About the Author