Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Paul Mc Cartney
Learn interesting biographical details on Beatle and solo artist Paul McCartney, a 1999 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE), a jazz legend, was a very interesting person. Here you will get brief biographical information along with a few additional articles on Ellington.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Ray Charles
PBS presents a biography of the "Father of soul," Ray Charles. He was an internationally famed musician, combining jazz, country, gospel, soul, and R&B in a way that was truly unique.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters:bob Marley
Explore this PBS site to learn much information about the life of famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley. Focus includes not only his music, but his religious and political views as well. Included is a career timeline.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: Van Morrison
Features the life story of rock and roll singer/songwriter, Van Morrison.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: Rod Stewart
The fascinating story of the life and career of rocker Rod Stewart is featured here.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: James Taylor
Features details on the personal life as well as the professional life of "Sweet Baby James", James Taylor, one of the most popular folk singer/songwriters of the 1970s.
Other
Ray Stevens
Biographical information on comedy/novelty singer Ray Stevens. Included in this resource is his discography and a photo gallery.
Other
What's a Record Label Deal All About?
This site has a fairly detailed guide that will show you the elements involved in a record deal.
Other
Domenico Scarlatti: A Biographical Note
This site from BaroqueMusic.org contains a rather lengthy biography on Domenico Scarletti, musician and composer.
Other
Music Teacher's Resource Site: Careers in Music Worksheet [Pdf]
A worksheet on careers in music. Requires students to visit some websites to complete the worksheet.
Other
Bill Haley and His Comets
Learn much information about Bill Haley, who had the first rock and roll record to make the pop charts.
Other
Gotta Dance: American Rumba
This site from Gotta Dance offers an easy-to-read history of rumba.
Other
The Land of Music: Homepage
Principally an e-commerce site, although free sample lessons and music clips are available from this award-winning provider of music education tools. The Land of Music teaches how to read, write, and enjoy music through songs, stories,...
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Arthur Rubinstein
PBS profiles the life and work of the pianist Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982).
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Louis Armstrong
PBS provides an overview and highlights of the life of jazz great, Louis Armstrong.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Marie De France
This site from The New Advent contains biographical information about Marie de France. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Neil Young
A great songwriter and performer of folk, country, and rock and roll music, Neil Young has had a successful career both with groups such as "Buffalo Springfield", "Crosby, Stills and Nash", and "Crazy Horse" and also as a solo artist....
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bo Diddley
Life and musical career of the influential Bo Diddley.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Stevie Wonder
A brief biographical sketch of Stevie Wonder, an African-American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century.
PBS
Pbs Kids: A Job for Me
Learn all about the different jobs people in your neighborhood do each day.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biography
Brief biographical sketch of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an Austrian composer of the Classical Era.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sergei Rachmaninoff Biography
Brief biographical sketch of Russian pianist, composer, and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff.