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Chicago briefly became the epicenter of a rock ’n’ roll world that was transitioning from the Wall of Sound and the British Invasion to hard rock and psychedelia. It was a snapshot in time when the po

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Chicago’s rock ’n’ roll summer of 1966 was culturally transcendent

Chicago briefly became the epicenter of a rock ’n’ roll world that was transitioning from the Wall of Sound and the British Invasion to hard rock and psychedelia. It was a snapshot in time when the popularity of the music, amazing live concerts, the success of local garage bands, and the influence of local AM radio stations combined to shine a spotlight on the city.

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