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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Buffalo Springfield

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Cream

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Eddie Cochran

For Students 9th - 10th
"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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Eric Clapton

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Etta James

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Fleetwood Mac

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Isaac Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an account of the life and professional career of Oscar winner, Isaac Hayes, who won for his "Theme from Shaft". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jeff Beck

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents extensive biographical details on heavy rocker and guitarist, Jeff Beck, who has been twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- first with the Yardbirds in 1992 and as a solo artist in 2009.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lynyrd Skynyrd

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers biographical details on "Southern Rock" band Lynyrd Skynyrd who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Includes a timeline and list of essential songs.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Otis Redding

For Students 9th - 10th
Although he recorded for only four years, Otis Redding left a commanding mark on the soul music industry and helped shape the sound of the sixties. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Smokey Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover many fascinating facts about the life of singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout, Smokey Robinson who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He had 27 Top Forty hits!
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Solomon Burke

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the famous rhythm & blues singer, "King of Rock and Soul" Solomon Burke, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Talking Heads

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, the Talking Heads provided a new sound in rock music. Includes a timeline of key events, a recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Band

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is a song list, historical timeline of the group, and biographical background information on "The Band" who once played as the backup group for Bob Dylan. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Byrds

For Students 9th - 10th
Read up on one of the greatest folk-rock bands of the sixties. The Byrds featured great guitarists Roger McQuinn and David Crosby and had three top 500 songs. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Doors

For Students 9th - 10th
Read up on the controversial rock band of the 1960s who hit #1 in 1967 with "Light My Fire". The Doors were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Drifters

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered one of the greatest vocal groups of the 1950s and 1960s, The Drifters were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988 and have three songs on the list of the top 500 most influential songs.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Eagles

For Students 9th - 10th
The Eagles were 1970s country rockers who lived "life in the fast lane". Their influence on rock & roll is undeniable having produced the best-selling album of all time. Includes a detailed timeline and a list of their most popular...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Isley Brothers

For Students 9th - 10th
Originally from Cincinnati, The Isley Brothers had their breakthrough hit in 1962 with "Shout". Over the years, the group consisted of various family members and in 1969 won a Grammy for "It's Your Thing". They remain one of the most...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jimi Hendrix Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is background information and a more detailed timeline on the history of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Shirelles

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the earliest girl vocal groups of the early Sixties, they had a dozen Top Forty hits including the first #1 single by a girl group. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Temptations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Temptations typified what Motown was all about in the 1960s. Read the history behind this Grammy winning group that at one time ruled the Top Forty and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Ventures

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for their instrumentals, the Ventures were a successful 1960s rock group. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, this article includes biographical details, a timeline, and list of popular songs.

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