The University of Virginia provides a short discussion of the psychedelic music of the 60s. Also contains cover art from twelve albums from this period. Click on the cover to see a bigger picture.

Elvis' television appearances shocked the public through his provocative dancing. This site describes the controversy.

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...

Good site that focuses on historic rock and its many connections. Includes musician profiles, music ties, and links to other similar sites.

A good source of information about rock music in the 1970s, including band spotlights and a photo gallery, plus much more.

The official site for Elvis Presley, from Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Read a biography, an overview of his achievements, frequently asked questions, and what notable others have said of him. Good explanations of the roots of his...

Biographical information on Bo Diddley, popular musician of rhythm 'n' blues and rock 'n' roll. Provides highlights of his 50 years in the music industry.

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.

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.

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.

Stroll down the history of classic Motown. This timeline highlights the artists and events in the history of Motown records.

This resource presents historical and statistical information concerning the life and career of Elvis Presley. The content includes a biography, an overview of his achievements, related writings, and much more.

Spark Notes gives a brief overview of the 1950s from consumerism and conformity to poverty to youthful rebellion. A good review of this important decade in American history.

Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".

This resource provides information about Sting and his contributions to the music industry.

Read biographical information and interesting facts about famous Motown legend, Smokey Robinson, award winning soul singer and songwriter.

Great resource for information on the life of soul legend, Al Green, who later became an ordained pastor.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Louis Jordan, an American saxophonist-singer prominent in the 1940s and '50s who was a seminal figure in the development of both rhythm and blues and rock and roll. The bouncing, rhythmic...

Encyclopedia entry for a vocal group that popularized the doo-wop style of music.

Good resource for classic rock music books, featuring reviews, articles, editorials, and music. Offers summaries of the books.

An interactive synopsis, by "New York Times" art desk staff writer Ben Sisario, of a 2006 biography about Jimi Hendrix called "Room Full of Mirrors." Narrated in a slideshow format, the site highlights episodes of Hendrix's career and...

MSNBC presents their list of "the ten best rock bands ever." Purely subjective, but fun reading.

In the late 1960s, when the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane and other rock genres were raging, Carlos Santana and his band Santana introduced the music scene to a new Latin-based rock sound featuring an Afro-Cuban beat. This...

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.