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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Rock 'N' Roll: Beginnings to Woodstock
This collection uses primary sources to explore the early history of Rock and Roll music.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The online home the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lets visitors journey through the history of rock 'n' roll and discover the talents of the hall of fame inductees. Includes many stylish exhibitions and fashions to sample.
Other
History of Rock 'N' Roll: Alan Freed
This website contains a biography on Alan Freed, the first rock 'n' roll disc jockey.
Other
History of Rock 'N' Roll: Roy Orbison
Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.
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Photograph of Boston Rock 'N' Roll Trial News
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.
Other
Pop and Rock Music in the 60s: A Brief History
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...
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Photograph of Alan Freed
This website contains a biography on Alan Freed, the first rock 'n' roll disc jockey.
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Photograph of Alan Freed
This website contains a biography on Alan Freed, the first rock 'n' roll disc jockey.
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This website contains a biography on Alan Freed, the first rock 'n' roll disc jockey.