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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Buffalo Springfield

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the group itself wasn't around too long, they produced two of the biggest rock and roll guitarists of all time in Stephen Stills and Neil Young. They also produced one of the top 500 songs,"For What It's Worth". Inducted into...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Crosby Stills and Nash

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights comprehensive biographical details on singers/songwriters Crosby, Stills and Nash, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Earth, Wind, and Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Read background information and the history of the music of the popular Grammy award winning band of the 1970s, Earth, Wind, & Fire.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Band

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is a song list, historical timeline of the group, and biographical background information on "The Band" who once played as the backup group for Bob Dylan. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Bee Gees

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Doors

For Students 9th - 10th
Read up on the controversial rock band of the 1960s who hit #1 in 1967 with "Light My Fire". The Doors were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Ventures

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for their instrumentals, the Ventures were a successful 1960s rock group. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, this article includes biographical details, a timeline, and list of popular songs.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Brian Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn many biographical facts about composer and singer, Brian Wilson. As a member of American band, The Beach Boys, he helped define California "surf" music.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beach Boys

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest vocal bands of the 1960s, the Beach Boys are best known for their harmonies and unique California sound. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Classical Bands

Classicbands

For Students 9th - 10th
Features biographies of classic rock bands along with rock history and lists of top 40 songs, best selling records, and much more classic rock trivia.
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Classical Bands

Classicbands: Buffalo Springfield

For Students 9th - 10th
Even though Buffalo Springfield only had only one major hit,'For What It's Worth', they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
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Classical Bands

Classicbands:the Bee Gees

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Classical Bands

Classicbands: The Band

For Students 9th - 10th
Features information and history of "The Band", one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s who started out as Bob Dylan's back-up group.
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Msnbc: The 10 Best Rock Bands Ever

For Students 9th - 10th
MSNBC presents their list of "the ten best rock bands ever." Purely subjective, but fun reading.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Clash

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a biography of the band, The Clash, and a list of their top recordings. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 for their contributions to the punk-rock movement.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Yardbirds

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers biographical details on successful Top 40 group, The Yardbirds, 1992 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Sly and the Family Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Sly and the Family Stone, the American rock and funk band that became widely popular in the late 1960s with a string of anthem like pop singles, stirring socially relevant albums, and memorable live performances. As a...