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Library Resources

History of Rock
 
iTunes - This is an excellent resource.  You will need to use a computer with the iTunes software already downloaded.  All of the desktop and latop computers in the Middle School Library are equipped with this software.
 
  • On the desktop, double click on the iTunes icon 
  • Once iTunes has loaded, on the left-hand side click on the "iTunes Store"
  • In the top right-hand corner, type the name of the artist that you're searching for, and click "Enter" or select from the provided suggestions
  • After you've selected an artist, scroll down, and on the left-hand side look for a box that says, "Artists and More"
  • Once you've found that box, click on the artists name
  • After the new page has loaded, you should see a biography page that provides comprehensive information about the artist's life and musical career, as well as a column on the right with "Influencers," "Followers," and "Contemporaries"
 
Database Biographies
Student Resource Center, Jr. - Search the database for biographies of individual artists and groups.
 
Links to Artists
 
American Cultural History - Twentieth Century - Arranged according to decade.  Links to the major artists in each decade. 
 
All Music - Comprehensive website;  includes information on who the artist(s) influenced, and who they followed.

 
Billboard Magazine - More biographies of artists.
 
 
Classic Bands - Biographies of classic bands with information on their biggest hits.
 
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Go to the "Inductees" tab, click, and then use the search box.