Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Fats Domino
Discover some basic information on the life story of 1950s rocker, Fats Domino, who sold more records in his era than any other rocker except for Elvis Presley.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Ray Charles
A brief biography of Ray Charles. Includes a timeline of his life and a list of his biggest hits.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Robert Johnson
A brief biography and photograph of legendary blues guitarist, Robert Johnson.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Clash
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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sam Cooke
The Rock & Roll of Fame in Cleveland profiles the life and work of soul singer Sam Cooke.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper
Comprehensive biographical profile of rock musician and legend Alice Cooper, a 2011 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events in his career and an essential songs list.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: Sam Cooke
Learn more about the "soulful" life of gospel-pop singer Sam Cooke (1931-1965), one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Elvis Presley
Provides a biography on Elvis Presley and a detailed timeline of important events in his life and career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Read a brief biography of the song writing duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
Other
History of Rock 'N' Roll: Roy Orbison
Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: "Little Richard" Penniman
This resource is a comprehensive reference tool for learning about the life and career of Little Richard, "the architect of rock and roll." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and also won a Grammy Lifetime...
Classical Bands
Classicbands: The Allman Brothers
Learn about the Allman Brothers Band, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Aretha Franklin
Learn much about "The first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". PBS portrays the life of "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
By using music and various writings, students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of conforming to society's expectations at this site.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie and the Grapes of Wrath
This lesson plan provides ideas for exploring Woodie Guthrie's music while reading John Steinbeck's book The Grapes of Wrath.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
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.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: Buffalo Springfield
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.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Antoine Fats Domino
This resource provides information about Antoine Fats Domino.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Buddy Holly
This resource provides information about Buddy Holly.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Bruce Springsteen
This resource provides information about Bruce Springsteen.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sting
This resource provides information about Sting and his contributions to the music industry.
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.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
Known as the Mother of Blues, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey performed in a traveling minstrel show for over twenty years before recording over 100 songs for Paramount records. Because of her legacy as a blues singer, she has been inducted into...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Otis Redding (1941 1967)
A short but informative article on one of Georgia's most influential soul musicians. Best known for his ballad "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", Otis Redding was killed in a plane crash before the song was even released.