1961

The Residents were not active in this year. They were teenagers. At this time it is likely that they observed a the emerging R&B scene. 
=== May ===
* The Residents finish their Sophomore year at C. E. Byrd High School.
=== June ===
* Ray Charles releases Hit the Road Jack
=== August ===
* 8th: Elvis Presley releases Little Sister / His Latest Flame, two songs The Residents would go on to cover for their King & Eye album.
=== September ===
* The Residents likely start their Junior year at C. E. Byrd High School.
=== October ===
* 11th: King of Kings is released. The Residents later sample the film's soundtrack on their In Between Screams CD
=== November ===
* James Brown and the Famous Flames release I Don’t Mind
* James Brown releases Lost Someone
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