https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte 1968 and 1969 based en-us 2021-06-14 14:43:32 UTC 2025-10-04 13:13:02 UTC hello@padlet.com csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605279184 JANUARY 22ND 1968. Lady Soul Released by Aretha Franklin. Later in the year the album wins billboard album of the year and two Grammys at the 10th annual Grammy awards. Franklin was very popular around this time!]]> 2021-06-14 14:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605279184 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605296853 FEBRUARY 29TH 1968. 10th annual Grammy awards. Held in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York City. Elvis Presley won his 9th Grammy. It was also "Country's biggest night." "The country genre arguably came out on top at the 10th GRAMMY Awards, thanks to two of its brightest stars: Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry." 

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https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/5th-dimension-elvis-presley-7-things-know-about-10th-grammy-awards]]> 2021-06-14 14:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605296853 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605328786 APRIL 5TH 1968. James Brown (a famous singer/songwriter) was to make a big performance in Massachusetts on April 5th. However, when this was scheduled they didn't know MLK Jr. was going to be assassinated the day before. "James Brown was scheduled to play the Boston Garden, and the mayor felt that, with so many people in such a heightened emotional state, there would be an increased risk of rioting" James Brown made a pledge to honor Dr. King, and it was definitely not forgotten.]]> 2021-06-14 15:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605328786 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605360576 APRIL 19TH 1968. The Doors (a popular rock band) perform at the Westbury Music Fair. "A crowd that was psyched for The Doors." People were extremely excited for The Doors that they disregarded the other performers!]]> 2021-06-14 15:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1605360576 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1607795561 MARCH 12TH 1969. The 11th annual Grammy awards are held. They took place in New York, Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles. You could have seen the Grammys in person, or go on NBC on your television to watch! "By the Time I Get to Phoenix wins Album of the Year, Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson" wins Record of the Year and Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples", performed by Miller and O. C. Smith, wins Song of the Year. José Feliciano wins Best New Artist."]]> 2021-06-15 15:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1607795561 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1607817261 APRIL 20TH 1969. The LA Free Press Festival was a rock festival. It was held in Los Angeles and there was a LOT to do there. There were fireworks, LOTS of music and more. The festival was said to be "Musical and Political" which some people didn't like. "A thrown bottle lighted the fuse that led to the incident." A riot started at the festival.]]> 2021-06-15 15:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1607817261 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1610162896 AUGUST 15-18 1969. Woodstock was held. "If ever there was a single gathering that served to define the spirit of the ’60s, those three days spent in the muddy fields of Yasgur’s farm in upstate New York takes the prize." They expected 50,000 people, but before it had even started there were over 100,000 tickets bought. It was one of the most memorable events in 1969.]]> 2021-06-16 14:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1610162896 csmith25_36_1 https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1614628580 SEPTEMBER 13TH 1969. This date was a one-day music festival. It was called The Toronto Rock And Roll Revival. There were a lot of popular people there, such as John Lennon, Alice Cooper, The Doors and more! This event was held at Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Canada. The festival was mostly rock and pop music. There were about 20,000 people who attended at this festival! This festival became the subject of a film called Sweet Toronto.]]> 2021-06-18 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/csmith25_36_1/m97mlktltymhbgte/wish/1614628580