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Was 1965 the Most Revolutionary Year in Music?

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"Nowhere to Run," "Help!" "Mr. Tamborine Man," "Ticket to Ride," "A Change is Gonna Come," and "Yesterday." 1965 was a year of incredible songs, TV shows, movies, and historical events. And here to walk through that mind-blowing year with us is author Andrew Grant Jackson whose book 1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music will bring back good memories (if you were indeed there) or introduce you to the fabbest era ever! John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, (author of The John Lennon Series, http://www.johnlennonseries.com) will chat with Jackson about the catalysts for the BIG changes in 1965 and will explore the impact of The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, The Brill Building writers, the new Nashville sound, and Motown.

As an added treat, at the end of the show, Marquise Ruffin, grandson of David Ruffin of The Temptations will join us for a chat about David's impact on music. And Marquise, who is an extremely talented musician in his own right will perform his latest hit song!

Don't miss this great hour of music, both retro and current!

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