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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie
Learn about American songwriter Woody Guthrie. This resource features a biography, a discography, and a photo gallery.
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Museum of Musical Instruments: Woody Guthrie
This interesting site features the life and music of Woody Guthrie. Explore this online exhibit showcasing one of America's great folk singers.
University of Pittsburgh
Center for American Music: Stephen Foster Chronology
This is a timeline of the life of songwriter, Stephen Foster. Very good as a quick reference to the major events of his life, as well as major events that were going on during his time. Also provides events that are not during Foster's...
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Billy Joel
Here is a site that features a lot of information about rock star Billy Joel. Featuring a biography, a discography and more, you will certainly learn more about his life and music.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Lorenz Hart
A biography, audio files, catalog of songs and albums of famed songwriter Lorenz Hart.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Lennon
One of the major forces of The Beatles, John Lennon had a very successful musical career. This site features a biography, a discography, a timeline and an audio clip.
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present
Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought,...
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Performing Songwriter: Richard Rodgers
Uncover the story of a major player in American musical theater, Richard Rogers. Videos and details of his contributions and his partners support the impact he made to the profession.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Irving Berlin
This resource provides information about Irving Berlin.
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Center for American Music Stephen Foster's Career
This University of Pittsburgh site provides a wealth of information about American songwriter Stephen Foster. This link discusses his professional career with various other links within the text about minstrel shows, etc. Return to the...
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Scott Joplin
This resource provides information about Scott Joplin.
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Guitar Nine: So You Want to Be a Songwriter?
As the title suggests, this column deals with songwriting. It does not tell you specifically how to write a song, but it does cover a lot of good information and advice and how to get started.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Jimmie Rodgers
"The Father Of Country Music", Jimmy Rodgers had a successful musical career. Read more about his life and music at this site. Included is a biography, a discography, and a small photo gallery.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton
Country music singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has had many hits during her career. Learn more about her and her music through this site which offers a biography, discography and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: James Taylor
Read about the musical contributions singer-songwriter James Taylor has given to the world of rock music. This site includes a biography, discography, and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sir Elton John
As one of the first rock artists to use the piano as a lead instrument instead of the guitar, Elton John has had a very successful musical career. Learn more about him and his music with this biography, discography and more.
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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.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sting
This resource provides information about Sting and his contributions to the music industry.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson has had a very successful musical career that began when he was only 10 years old while singing with his brothers in the group The Jackson Five. Learn more about his music at this site which features a brief biography,...
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Public Domain Music: The Music of Stephen Collins Foster
This website provides a biographical sketch of songwriter Stephen Foster. It has many music files and lyrics to nearly all of the songs Foster wrote during his career.
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The Golden Rules of Songwriting
Do you have the desire to begin writing music but don't know how to get started? This well written article provides some very good advice to help you on your way.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Joni Mitchell
Learn about singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell at this site which includes a biography, a discography, and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Philip Sousa
This resource provides information about John Philip Sousa.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Hoagy Carmichael
This resource provides information about Hoagy Carmichael.