An interactive review of a 2006 biography about Bruce Springsteen called "Fourth of July, Asbury Park." Narrated in slideshow format, the site encapsulates a lot of what Springsteen's songs and songwriting are all about.

A brief look at American life and politics in the 1950s with an increase in consumerism and fear of the Soviet Union.

This timeline shows some very important events in the ten year span between 1963 and 1973. It is a quick, brief overview by year.

View this Smithsonian Institution exhibition of photographs depicting Elvis Presley's rise to stardom.

This resource provides information about Antoine Fats Domino.

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

This resource provides information about Buddy Holly.

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.

This resource provides information about Bruce Springsteen.

This encyclopedia article tells the high points of Mahalia Jackson's life. She was a world-renowned gospel singer whose influence was felt in the civil rights movement.

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

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Moonglows, an American doo-wop vocal group that was one of the pioneering acts of rock and roll.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Big Joe Turner, a black American blues singer, or "shouter," whose records were imitated by white musicians in the early days of rock and roll.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Platters, an American vocal ensemble, one of the foremost singing groups of the early days of rock and roll and also often associated with the doo-wop style.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Huey Smith, an American pianist, bandleader, songwriter, and vocalist, a principal figure in the 1950s rock and roll that became known as the New Orleans sound.

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.

A descriptive site on the many styles of music. There is information on everything from chamber music to rap.

Short biography of influential black vocalist Sam Cooke.

Elvis Presley is considered the "King of rock 'n' roll." Why? Before Elvis, very few people had ever heard of rock 'n' roll. It was a brand-new style of music. He was the first big rock star and made this new style of music popular...

The snoring elephant is back again in Snoring Pirates. Help the owl and pirate friends to wake up the elephant in this fun problem solving game for kids. Players will need to plan ahead and roll, rock, bounce, and bump to win all the...

Our friends cannot sleep because the elephant is snoring! Help the owl and friends to wake up the elephant in this fun problem solving game for kids. Players will need to plan ahead and roll, rock, bounce, and bump to win all the levels...

Learn much information about Bill Haley, who had the first rock and roll record to make the pop charts.

Learn much information about Bill Haley, who had the first rock and roll record to make the pop charts.