description Ready Steady Go! Overview
Ready Steady Go! was a British television program broadcast weekly from 1963 to 1966. Created by Elkan Allan, it presented rock/pop music performances with minimal production elements like scenery or choreography. Francis Hitching served as producer, contributing significantly to the era’s light entertainment landscape.
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What made Ready Steady Go! different from other 1960s music shows?
Ready Steady Go! used a lively studio style with young audiences close to the performers and less polished staging than many variety shows. Its slogan was "The weekend starts here," and it became closely tied to British mod and pop culture.
When did Ready Steady Go! air?
The show aired in Britain from 1963 to 1966. It was associated with ITV and became one of the defining television showcases for British rock and pop during that period.
Who presented Ready Steady Go!?
Cathy McGowan became the show's most famous presenter and was strongly identified with its youth-culture image. Keith Fordyce was also part of the presenting lineup during the program's run.
Which major bands appeared on Ready Steady Go!?
The show featured major 1960s acts including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Kinks. Its performance clips are valued because many artists appeared while their early singles were still fresh.
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