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.

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.

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.

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

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 site has an web-article of the origins of 60s rock. Sections include "The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll," "The 1960's Begin," "The British Invade," and "1968 & 1969: The Unraveling." Also includes a bibliography section called...

Explore relationship between music and poetry in this African-American history lesson on Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance, and other artists such as Bessie Smith, John Hammond, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.

Provides a brief history of the origins of the 1960s rock band, The Animals.

Front page of Boston Daily Globe edition that featured coverage of a trial in which Alan Freed was accused of inciting a riot by presenting a rock 'n' roll concert at the Boston Arena in 1958.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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