Provides biographical details on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008 inductee "Little Walter". Known for his sound of blues harmonica, he was a key contributor to the music of Muddy Waters. Includes timeline and song list.

The life and career of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee Madonna is highlighted here. Includes a timeline and list of essential songs.

Provides comprehensive biographical details on soul musician Marvin Gaye, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.

Biographical details on jazz musician Miles Davis, a 2006 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline and key songs.

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.

Covers expansive details on influential folk musician, Pete Seeger, a 1996 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key life events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.

Recounts detailed biographical information on "God's greatest hitmakers", The Staple Singers, 1999 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading, and essential songs list.

From Lead Belly's posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. A biography, timeline, audio clips, and the transcript of Pete Seeger's speech inducting Lead Belly into the Hall of Fame.

The resources in this set highlight the artists and sounds that were central to the rock 'n' roll musical genre that contributed to social and cultural change in America beginning in the 1950s.

One of the most important concepts in economics, particularly macroeconomics, is unemployment. Indeed, much time is devoted in both classrooms and textbooks to discussing the unemployment problem. When used together with the traditional...

The major rock festivals have been viewed as seminal mileposts of the counterculture era. Not only were there significant musical performances from the festivals themselves, but music was created before and after these concerts to...

The following lesson uses the lyrics of four popular songs (songs that were commonly sung or played) to stimulate critical thought and discussion of what is right or wrong with American democracy.

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...

Sam and Dave were known as "the greatest of all soul duos". Read about the history behind this famous duo and learn about their music and songs. They were 1992 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

In the 1950s, financial prosperity allowed young Americans to participate in a shared culture of rock and roll music, movies, and television.

American vocal group of the 1960s who kept their popularity despite the invasion of the Beatles and other British groups. They've had over two dozen Top Forty hits. 1990 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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.

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.

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...

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.

The Grateful Dead kept their music alive for decades by building a fan base known as "Deadheads". The band had a 30-year history of music and was known for their marathon concerts that could last for hours on end. They were 1994...

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.

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.

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!