The best records of the sixties - a selection of groundbreaking albums and artists

The sixties were an exciting time for the music industry, with many new artists and genres emerging and changing the musical landscape. During this time, many groundbreaking albums were released that are still considered classics today and have had a major influence on music history.

One of the most famous bands of the 1960s was undoubtedly The Beatles. Their 1967 album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is considered one of the most influential albums in music history. It was the band's eighth studio album and it showcased The Beatles' ability to experiment with different musical genres and styles. The album contained some of the band's best-known songs such as "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "A Day in the Life" and "With a Little Help from My Friends".

Bob Dylan was another important artist of the 1960s and his 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited is considered a masterpiece. The album contained songs such as "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Desolation Row", which became Dylan's best-known and most influential songs.

Another important band in the 1960s was The Rolling Stones, who advanced their music career with their 1969 album "Let It Bleed." The album contained some of her best-known songs such as "Gimme Shelter", "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Midnight Rambler".

Jimi Hendrix was another important artist in the sixties and his album "Are You Experienced?" from 1967 is considered a groundbreaking work. Hendrix was an innovative guitarist and his album contained songs such as "Purple Haze" and "Hey Joe", which are still considered masterpieces of guitar music to this day.

The Beach Boys were also an important band in the 1960s and their 1966 album "Pet Sounds" is considered one of the best albums of all time. The album was an important milestone in the development of pop-rock and contained songs such as "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "God Only Knows".

Another important band was The Doors, who attracted widespread attention with their self-titled debut album in 1967. The album contained some of her best-known songs such as "Break on Through (To the Other Side)", "The End" and "Light My Fire".

Pink Floyd were another important band in the 1960s and their 1967 debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is considered a classic of psychedelic rock. The album contained songs such as "Astronomy Domine" and "Interstellar Overdrive".

The Who were also an important band in the 1960s and their 1965 album "My Generation" is considered one of the most important works of mod rock. The album contained songs such as "My Generation" and "The Kids Are Alright".

The Byrds were also an important band in the 1960s and their 1965 album "Mr. Tambourine Man" is considered one of the most important works of folk rock. The album contained covers of Bob Dylan songs as well as his own compositions such as "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "All I Really Want to Do".

Finally, Led Zeppelin should not be forgotten, who played an important role in the development of hard rock with their self-titled debut album from 1969. The album contained songs such as "Good Times Bad Times", "Dazed and Confused" and "Communication Breakdown".

Overall, there were many groundbreaking albums and artists in the 1960s that had a significant influence on music history. These ten albums are just a small sample of what this period had to offer musically, but they are undeniably some of the best records of this era.