Students will build a simple DC motor out of metal coat hangers, a 24-guage wire armature and field magnet, 14-guage wire brushes, and build the motor so that it rotates when connected to a 10-volt DC power supply. Students will...

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...

Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...

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...

An electrical circuit simulation modeling a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in a series. Vary the resistance, capacitance, inductance and source frequency in the simulation.

Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.

This site provides information about Nat King Cole, as well as a timeline of his life. Nat King Cole was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 2000, Sylvia Earle is an internationally recognized marine biologist, author, and oceanographer. Here you can read about her most adventurous and fascinating life.

Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, Patsy Cline was "the most popular female country singer in recording history". Even though she died early at age thirty, she had a #1 jutebox hit in the song "Crazy". Click on the...

Learn the fascinating life story of country music legend, Waylon Jennings, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Click on the arrows to listen to him singing three songs.

"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.

Starting out as a house band for Stax records, they then became a successful recording group in their own right. Booker T. and the MG's were an important force in shaping the sound of Sixties soul music. They were inducted into the Rock...

Gifted 1970s soul singer, Al Green, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. After a rewarding R&B singing career, he became a Reverend in 1976 and moved to gospel music.

Read about the life history of the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin. In 1987, she was the first woman inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Read up on 1950s rock and roller, Bill Haley, who with His Comets recorded the legendary song, 'Rock Around the Clock'. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

Here you will find much information about one of "rock and roll's most talented and accomplished songwriters". He's had 13 Top Ten hits including 'Piano Man', 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me', and 'We didn't Start the Fire' while also...

Grammy award winning artist Bobby Darin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Having died at only 37 years of age, he had an incredibly remarkable career. As fellow teen idol Dion said: "he could do it all".

Creator of the "Bo Diddley beat", this rock & roller was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. Here is a brief biographical sketch of his life.

Although the group itself wasn't around too long, they produced two of the biggest rock and roll guitarists of all time in Stephen Stills and Neil Young. They also produced one of the top 500 songs,"For What It's Worth". Inducted into...

Features background information on the formation of the 1960s British rock band Cream, which was led by Eric Clapton. They were inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

"Fifties-bred rebel rocker", Eddie Cochran died at only twenty-one, but still managed to have two top 500 hits. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

Eric Clapton is the first musician to be inducted into the Hall of Fame three times: first as a member of the Yardbirds, next with Cream, and finally as a solo performer. Performing since the early 1960s, he is still an essential force...

Etta James has been called "the greatest of all modern blues singers". Here you can read an account of her life story. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Explore the in-depth "rich and storied" history of one of the premier rock bands that spanned the decades between 1960-1990. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.