The Mod movement of the 60s was credited with bringing into the UK, through the clubs and "discos" the R&B sounds and modern bands and artists such as Who and Chris Farlow. There was however a less known appreciation of what is now called Ska, which went on to become Rock Steady, Reggae, 2 Tone and even the dance movement Hip Hop. Takes me back to the "Torch" in the mid 60s.