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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Waylon Jennings
Learn the fascinating life story of country music legend, Waylon Jennings, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Click on the arrows to listen to him singing three songs.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Great Conversations in Music
Information about Great Conversations in Music, a series of films hosted by the late classical musician Eugene Istomin. Includes full series which can be viewed in parts with RealPlayer, biographies of the featured musicians, and website...
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Afri Classical: Scott Joplin (C. 1867 1917)
A detailed biography of Scott Joplin's life, with a resource list and a lengthy bibliography that includes his musical compositions.
Scott Alexander
Lieutenant James Reese Europe: Songs Back From the Battle
This site is an extensive biography of World War I African American soldier and jazz musician Lieutenant James Reese Europe. It includes much detail about Europe's life, experience in the military, and success as a bandleader. Photos,...
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Bing Crosby
Biography of Bing Crosby. In-depth article on singing and acting career. Crosby entertained the troops during World War II as well as recording one of the most popular war songs, "White Christmas."
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Dolly Parton
This resource provides extensive information on the life and career of country music star, Dolly Parton. As a singer, songwriter, and actress she has been entertaining people for almost fifty years.
Other
Women of Note: Celebrating 250 Years of Music by Women
Biographies of more than forty women composers whose works, if not their fame, rival men composers of the same time period. Biographies are generally accompanied by a list of some works by the composer, with brief descriptions. Of...
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Tomas Luis De Victoria Biography (In Spanish)
This page has a brief bibliography of the Spain composer Tomas Luis de Victoria.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Robert Johnson
A brief biography and photograph of legendary blues guitarist, Robert Johnson.
Other
Bobby Hackett: Accomplished Musician
Read about the life of jazz trumpeter Bobby Hackett (1915-1976 CE). This biography is divided by decade to easily follow his career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: John Mellencamp
Biographical information on American rocker, John Mellencamp, a 2008 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline and list of most popular songs.
Other
Benny Goodman: The Official Website of the King of Swing
Read comprehensive biographical information about Benny Goodman, including achievements, discography, and facts about his life and career as a jazz musician.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Life, Music, Photos of M. Hinton
Jazz bassist Milt Hinton is also known for the many photographs he has taken of legendary musicians. This site by PBS provides a biography, music samples and some of the pictures taken by this talented man.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Van Morrison
Presents detailed biographical information on influential musician, Van Morrison, a 1993 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and an essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lead Belly
From Lead Belly's posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. A biography, timeline, audio clips, and the transcript of Pete Seeger's speech inducting Lead Belly into the Hall of Fame.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Stevie Wonder
An enlightening biography on the life and contributions of humanitarian/musician Stevie Wonder.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Archives Center: Duke Ellington: Biography
A useful biographical note of Duke Ellington.
Cengage Learning
Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Gloria Estefan
Features the life of Latin pop singer, Gloria Estefan, her rise to fame and comeback from potential life threatening injuries.
Other
Dr. Estrella's Abridged Dictionary of Composers
Find basic accurate information on more than 500 composers. Most of the content also contains links to other sites that can provide even more information.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Dion
Read biographical information about Hall of Famer, Dion, who had ten Top Ten songs in his career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Hank Williams
Read detailed biographical information on country/blues/folk music star, Hank Williams, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes an essential songs list.
Other
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Charley Pride
Provides the life story of African American country music superstar, Charley Pride, a 2000 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Click on the arrows to listen to him singing three songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: David Bowie
Here you can find biographical information, a list of song recordings, and a timeline of important dates all pertaining to Hall of Fame rocker, David Bowie.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
Learn general biographical information on the brief life of Frankie Lyman, who was only thirteen when he recorded his hit song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" A 1993 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this site includes a...