1960s Timeline

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Mar 22

Judy Collins Makes New York Debut at Town Hall

Mar. 22, 1964 - Judy Collins, a 23-year-old native of Denver, made her New York concert debut last night at Town Hall, and she...

Nov 24, 2022

Peter, Paul and Mary Perform at Carnegie Hall

Nov. 24, 1962 - Riding a crest of national popularity, folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary gave their first Carnegie Hall concert tonight....

May 18, 2022

Peter Seeger's Conviction Reversed

May 18, 1962 - The conviction a year ago of Pete Seeger, folk singer, was unanimously reversed today by the U.S. Court of Appeals. The...

Jan 2, 2022

Folk Group "The Weavers" Barred from Jack Paar Show After Refusing to Sign Loyalty Oaths

Jan. 2, 1962 - A folk-singing quartet was barred from the Jack Paar show today because its members refused to sign loyalty oaths. The...

Dec 27, 2021

New Folk-Music Group "Peter, Paul and Mary" Has Commercial Aims

Dec. 27, 1961 - A new folk-music group performing at New York’s Blue Angel is called Peter, Paul and Mary. Sex appeal as a keystone for a...

Oct 29, 2021

The Limeliters Play New York’s Town Hall

Oct. 29, 1961 - The Limeliters, a trio that sells cigarettes on television and records to its fans, gave a concert at New York’s Town...

Sep 28, 2021

Music: Bob Dylan, 20, Plays Gerde's Folk City

Sept. 28, 1961 - A bright new face in folk music is appearing at New York's Gerde's Folk City. Although only 20 years old, Bob Dylan is...

Jul 30, 2021

Folk Singer Bob Dylan Heard on Radio Marathon

July 30, 1961 - A marathon program of folk music was run on Saturday to initiate the live music project of New York City's newest FM...

Jul 24, 2021

Ramblin' Jack Elliott Plays Gerde's Folk City

July 24, 1961 - Jack Elliott (pictured with his wife June), a vagabond minstrel whose theme has been the song of the open road for nearly...