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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Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry: The Father of Rock and Roll Chuck Berry. I. Early Life and Background Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing…

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Voices of Harmony and Protest Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. I. Origins: A Supergroup is Born Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) formed in 1968 when:…

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Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band: The Soul of Blue-Collar Rock Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. I. Origins and Formation Bob Seger, born in 1945 in Detroit,…

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