Music Research Starter

 Use the Find Articles tab for peer reviewed articles.

These websites may be helpful in finding background information.

Music Sites Sponsored by Media Outlets

• Billboard Features news, current charts, artist information.  
  
• Rolling Stone   
• VH1 biographies, photos 

Sites by Enthusiasts

• British Beat Boom 1963-66  Discographies and articles
• History of Rock 'n' Roll:  Information on the roots of rock and roll 1954-1963. 
• Oldies Music
  Biographies of the top artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's
• Rock on the Net  
  
• Wolfgang's Vault  
  
  

Other Recommended Sites 

• Allmusic Albums, musicians and songs.
• National Jukebox   Historical recordings from the Library of Congress. and more.    
  
• Performing Arts Encyclopedia Hosted by the Music, Theatre, and Dance Collections of the Library of Congress. View special collections and presentations.
• Reason to Rock: Rock Music as Art Form A book about rock music that is being initially published via the Internet.
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• Worldwide Internet Music Resources Produced by the William and Gayle Cook Music Library, Indiana University School of Music. Links to internet resources including information on individual musicians and popular groups and more.