Previously, notable Manchester acts of the 1960s include The Hollies, Herman's Hermits, and Davy Jones of the Monkees (famed in the mid-1960s for not only their albums but also their American TV show) and the earlier Bee Gees, who grew up in Chorlton.
Tidligere grupper fra Manchester fra 1960'erne inkluderer The Hollies, Herman's Hermits og Davy Jones fra Monkees (der blev berømte i midten af 1960'erne ikke bare for deres musik, men også for deres ameriaknske tv-show) og den tidligere Bee Gees, som voksede op i Chorlton.