Other
Deana Carter
This is the official resource of Deana Carter, country singer-songwriter. Includes bio, discography, and more.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Police
Chronicles the career and provides biographical details on superstar group, The Police, 2003 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Carole King
Learn about the Grammy award-winning songwriter Carole King. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Other
Ascap Official Website
The official site by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Of interest is the history of ASCAP as well as articles for those wanting to learn more about the music business.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Ray Charles (1930 2004)
Brush up on the life of legendary soul musician, Ray Charles, who was declared legally blind at age seven and because of this wore dark glasses that would become his trademark. The song most associated with him, "Georgia on My Mind",...
Other
Dolly Parton
A biography of Dolly Parton in a timeline format. Also includes many links to photos and other information about this country music artist.
PBS
Encyclopedia of Composers & Songwriters
A great resource for learning about some of America's greatest composers and songwriters. From Irving Berlin to George Gershwin, among other, this resource provides biographies, pictures and some video.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Booker T. And the m.g.'s
Starting out as a house band for Stax records, they then became a successful recording group in their own right. Booker T. and the MG's were an important force in shaping the sound of Sixties soul music. They were inducted into the Rock...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Bee Gees
Chronicles the career of one of most popular rock and roll vocal groups in history, The Bee Gees, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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 Dylan
The companion website of a film documentary directed by Martin Scorsese about the life and music of Bob Dylan. Understand Dylan's career and the impact of his music on the politics of the time, his influences, and his many musical...
Classical Bands
Classicbands:the Bee Gees
One of the most popular British pop bands of the 1960s and 70s, the Bee Gees also dominated the music of the disco era. They went on to writing major hits for other artists.
Curated OER
Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin: Photograph
Photograph of the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin.
Curated OER
Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin and His Piano: Photograph
Photograph of Irving Berlin at his piano.