The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys: From Surf Anthems to Sonic Mastery The Beach Boys. Formation and Early Years The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, built around a core of…

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel: Poetic Voices of a Generation Simon & Garfunkel. Origins and Formation Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel met as schoolboys in Queens, New York, in the 1950s. They…

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Santana

Santana: The Fusion of Rock, Latin, and Spirit Santana. Formation and Early Years Santana was formed in San Francisco in 1966, led by Carlos Santana, a Mexican-born guitarist whose playing…

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones: The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band The Rolling Stones. Formation and Early Years The Rolling Stones were formed in London in 1962, founded by: Mick Jagger…

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Queen

Queen: The Royalty of Rock and Theatrical Innovation Queen. Formation and Early Years Queen was formed in London in 1970, rising from the ashes of the band Smile, which featured:…

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Porcupine Tree

Porcupine Tree: Modern Architects of Progressive Rock’s Darker Side Porcupine Tree. Formation and Origins Porcupine Tree was formed in 1987 by British musician Steven Wilson as a solo studio project,…

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Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd: Sonic Innovators and Architects of Conceptual Rock Pink Floyd. Formation and Origins Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965, originally comprising: Syd Barrett – Guitar, vocals Roger Waters…

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Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin: The Queen of Rock and Soul’s Rawest Voice Janis Joplin. Early Life and Musical Roots Janis Lyn Joplin was born on January 19, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas,…

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Heart

Heart: Pioneers of Female-Fronted Rock with Power and Grace Heart. Formation and Early Years Heart was officially formed in Seattle, Washington, in the early 1970s, though the band's roots trace…

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Elton John

Elton John: Rocket Man of Pop, Glam, and Timeless Songcraft Elton John. Early Life and Career Beginnings Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner,…

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