Pop and rock musical acts have been crossing the pond in waves ever since The Beatles came to America more than four decades ago, and many signs seem to indicate that 2006 will be another big year for performers from the United Kingdom.
Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand and Keane have brought big shows to America during the past two years. All three were among the nominees at the Grammys earlier this month, as were hip-hop act Floetry and the animated supergroup known as Gorillaz -- also both British.
"You're Beautiful," the hit single off British soldier-turned-rocker James Blunt's debut album, "Back To Bedlam," was No. 2 on the US Billboard charts. On Wednesday [Feb. 15], Blunt won two Brit awards -- the UK equivalent of the Grammys -- for best pop act and best male solo artist.
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