India, July 22 -- The 1960s were the most interesting times to be youth in the west. London had a remarkable metamorphosis from a 'gloomy, grimy post-war capital into a bright epicentre of style'. It became the focal point of the Swinging Sixties that coincided with a youth driven cultural revolution emphasising modernity and fun-loving hedonism. Music was an essential part of the revolution, of London's swing. While Liverpool had the Beatles, London hosted a mix of bands, including The Who and The Rolling Stones, who achieved worldwide success.

In America the decade was marked by significant social, political and cultural shifts. The simmering fight for racial equality culminated into landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 19...