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.

Learn interesting biographical details on Sixties soul musician, Wilson Pickett, a 1991 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.

Presents comprehensive biographical details on "the father of modern Chicago blues" Willie Dixon, a 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.

"The original folk hero", Woody Guthrie was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. He wrote hundreds of songs that he turned into a way to show his social conscience and left-wing radical politics.

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.

Provides a biography on Elvis Presley and a detailed timeline of important events in his life and career.

Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.

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...

Learn about the Allman Brothers Band, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

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.

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

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.

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

This resource provides information about Antoine Fats Domino.

This resource provides information about Buddy Holly.

This resource provides information about Bruce Springsteen.

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.

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...

Features an overview of the career of Martha (Reeves) and the Vandellas, popular female vocal group of the 1960s that was part of the Motown sound. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

A brief look at the career Sam and Dave, one of the most influential soul acts of the 1960s. Links to other significant names in soul music, too.

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 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.

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.