- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum@
Explore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as its inductees and exhibits through sites offering visual timeline, trivia, ceremony coverage, and history by era, genre, artists, and events.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum
- Sun Studio
Visit Sun Studios, the legendary recording studio, and birthplace of rock and roll, widely known for recording Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash.
www.sunstudio.com
- Beatles Story, The
Beatles-themed exhibition in Liverpool located within the historic Albert Dock showcases the life, times, culture, and music of the Beatles.
www.beatlesstory.com
- History of Rock'n'Roll, The
Examine the Golden Decade of rock and roll music from 1954 to 1963, including a look into contributors, influences, and the culture surrounding the music.
www.history-of-rock.com
- Experience Music Project@
Explore Experience Music Project (EMP), the museum of music history in Seattle, founded by Paul Allen. Sites feature the virtual tour, exhibits, programs, workshops, and live performances as well as an interview with its architect Frank Gehry.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/Experience_Music_Project__EMP_
- 27 Club
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Wikipedia entry on the group of rock and blues musicians who all died suddenly at the age of 27.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club
- Oldies Music
Reviving the spirit of the oldies music from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Includes an oldies historical calendar, artists, number one songs, Battle of the Bands, trivia, and news.
www.oldiesmusic.com
- Classic Bands
Explore biographies of classic rock and roll acts of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, learn your favorite classic rock stars' real names, read archived inteviews, and relive the 100 most played songs at Classicbands.com.
www.classicbands.com
- Hollywood's RockWalk
Visit the rock and roll museum honoring artists and groups who have made a significant contribution to the music industry and rock history.
www.rockwalk.com
- Reason to Rock: Rock Music as Art Form
Read Reason to Rock: Rock Music as Art Form, a web book by Herb Bowie which examines the aesthetics of rock music. Includes an overall introduction to the genre, analysis of key elements, specific artist focus, and individual track interpretations.
www.reasontorock.com
- Graham, Bill (1931-1991) (4)
Learn about Bill Graham, the concert promoter and artist manager who changed the presentation and style of rock 'n' roll concerts forever. Sites feature bio, career, trivia, photos, and more.
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Graham__Bill__1931_1991_
- Classic Themes
Paying tribute to classic themes in music history found in light instrumental orchestral music of the 1930's to mid 1960's, Classic U.S. television themes, and old time radio series themes.
www.classicthemes.com
- Freed, Alan (1921-1965)@
Read about Alan Freed (aka Moondog), the American disc jockey who coined the term "rock 'n' roll" and promoted African American rhythm and blues music on the radio. Sites feature bio, filmography, audio streams, photos, and legacy.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Personalities/Freed__Alan__1921_1965_
- Wanderer, The
Take a trip back in time with The Wanderer, an oldies nostalgia site offering streaming music from the 50's, 60's, and early 70's.
www.wanderers.com
- Clark, Dick@
Find sites for Dick Clark, the American television personality popular as the host of TV shows American Bandstand, The $10,000 Pyramid, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Sites feature biography, photos, TV credits, and his productions in film, TV, and radio.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Personalities/Clark__Dick
- Albritton, Cynthia [Cynthia Plaster Caster]@
Find more about Cynthia Plaster Caster who is renowned for plaster casting penises of rock and roll stars. Sites include bio, upcoming events, her scarpbook, and a list of castees and failures.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Celebrity_Artists/Albritton__Cynthia__Cynthia_Plaster_Caster_
- Milesago
Learn about the history of Australasian popular music from 1964 to 1975 with an almanac offering a chronological look at important political, social, and cultural events. Includes artist information, music industry details, interviews, and performances.
www.milesago.com
- Fender, Leo (1909-1980)@
Read about Leo Fender, the inventor of the first solid-body electric guitar to be mass-produced. Sites include biography and inventions of the man who revolutionized popular music with his Fender, Precision Bass, Stratocaster, and other creations.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Fender/Fender__Leo__1909_1980_
- Des Barres, Pamela@
Discover Pamela Des Barres, one of the most famous rock and roll groupies, from sites featuring bio, career, and trivia.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Nonfiction/Des_Barres__Pamela
- Rockument
Rock music history project with documentaries including Monterey Pop Songs, San Francisco Psychedelic Rock, Groovy Folk Rock, and more.
www.rockument.com
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