Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Dorsey Brothers
A succinct biographical sketch that examines contributions to the jazz and swing eras by noted musicians, band leaders, and Pennsylvania natives, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.
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Everything New Jersey: Frank Sinatra
This website from Everything New Jersey pays homage to "the voice from Hoboken, NJ" with a large collection of pictures, stories, tributes, audio, and video of Frank Sinatra.
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Famous Singers
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
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Artist Direct: Frank Sinatra
This is a very detailed account of Frank Sinatra's career, year by year and recording by recording. There's little of his personal life, but lots of information about a career that lasted for decades.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America Rocks and Rolls
Read a brief history of rock and roll and its roots. See why this form of music shook the establishment and shattered the idea of conformity.