Thanks for the video, Corky.
When you think about it, why were these British musicians so much more angrier than their American counterparts?
By 1967, the UK finally decriminalized homosexuality and they abolished the death penalty.
In America, we were fighting for civil rights and sending conscripts to fight and die in Vietnam.
I can't think of any British bands that were broken apart because someone was drafted.
One AI snapshot:
"Jimi Hendrix was drafted but never served in Vietnam because he was discharged due to an injury.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) members were eligible for the draft; John Fogerty wrote songs influenced by the war, though the band members themselves mostly avoided combat.
Some musicians served in military bands or entertainment units, supporting morale.
Draft and enlistment disrupted many bands: Young men of draft age were often called away, leading to lineup changes or bands breaking up.
The Doors lost their original drummer, John Densmore, who was eligible for the draft but did not serve.
The Monkees had members who faced draft eligibility, affecting their touring and recording schedules.
The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield both dealt with members going to Vietnam or facing the draft."
