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Robert Randolph Discusses the Impact of Music on Social Justice

Robert Randolph, known for his gospel music featuring the pedal steel guitar, talks with Nwaka Onwusa, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs. They discuss the significance of music’s impact on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and...

02/06/2024

Robert Randolph Discusses Juneteenth

Robert Randolph, known for his gospel music featuring the pedal steel guitar, talks with Nwaka Onwusa, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs. They discuss the importance of Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and the challenges facing our...

02/06/2024

Jennifer Hudson Discusses the Impact of Aretha Franklin’s Music

Grammy Award winning singer and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Hudson stars as 1987 Inductee Aretha Franklin in the 2021 biopic “Respect.” In this interview with the Rock Hall, Hudson shares her thoughts on how Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” connected with...

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: Carole King

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to Carole King, why she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use her story in your learning environment.

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: Foo Fighters

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to the Foo Fighters, why they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use this band’s story in your learning environment.

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: Jay-Z

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to JAY-Z, why he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use his story in your learning environment. Note: JAY-Z addresses mature themes in an...

02/06/2024

Lita Ford Discusses How She Started Playing Guitar and rocks out in The Garage

In this video, Lita Ford tells the story of how she came to play the guitar. Ford shares that her favorite guitar styles to practice with were Tony Iommi’s of Black Sabbath, Jimmy Page’s of Led Zeppelin and Ritchie Blackmore’s...

02/06/2024

Melissa Etheridge on Publicly Coming Out at the 1993 Triangle Ball

Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist Melissa Etheridge shares her story of publicly coming out as a lesbian at the 1993 Triangle Ball following her high-profile performance for President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration. Etheridge speaks with the Rock Hall’s...

02/06/2024

Ice Cube Answering the Question: “What is rock & roll?”

Watch and listen to 2016 Inductee Ice Cube of N.W.A. answer the question “What is rock & roll?” Use this video in your classroom to get a discussion going around “what is rock” or any style of music. What musical...

02/06/2024

Buffy Sainte-Marie Discusses How She Approaches Teaching Through Music

Shelby Morrison, the Director of Curatorial Operations & Artist Relations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, hosted an interview with singer-songwriter phenomenon Jewel and folk music figurehead Buffy Sainte-Marie. Born in the Cree Nation and raised by parents...

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: Tina Turner

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to Tina Turner, why she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use her story in your learning environment.

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: The Go-Gos

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to The Go-Gos, why they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use this band’s story in your learning environment.

02/06/2024

Why Run-D.M.C. Is Inducted

In this video, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame educator John Goehrke discusses the impact, innovation, and influence of Run-D.M.C. This video is presented in conjunction with the Voice Your Choice project.

02/06/2024

Why Chuck Berry Is Inducted

In this video, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame educator Kathryn Metz discusses the impact, innovation, and influence of Chuck Berry. This video is presented in conjunction with the Voice Your Choice project.

02/06/2024

Why Black Sabbath Is Inducted

In this video, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame educator Jason Hanley discusses the impact, innovation, and influence of Black Sabbath. This video is presented in conjunction with the Voice Your Choice project.

02/06/2024

Inductee Insights: Todd Rundgren

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to Todd Rundgren, why he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use his story in your learning environment.

02/06/2024

Janelle Monae Artist Spotlight: Social Activism

In this video, the Rock Hall’s Collections & Library Assistant Sule Holder shares how 8-time Grammy Nominee Janelle Monae continues the 1960s Civil Rights Movement’s mission of racial and social justice.

02/06/2024

Jimi Hendrix Artist Spotlight: “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock 1969

In this video, the Rock Hall’s Collections & Library Assistant Sule Holder shares the story of 1992 Inductee Jimi Hendrix and his interpretation of the US’s national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” during his set at the 1969 Woodstock music festival.

02/06/2024

DJ Kool Herc demonstrates his turntable “merry-go-round” technique

In this video DJ Kool Herc, the “Father of Hip-Hop,” demonstrates and explains his pioneering “merry-go-round” technique on a turntable. As a DJ at block parties in The Bronx, NY during the 1970s, Kool Herc noticed the dancers really grooved...

02/06/2024

Solomon Burke on Gospel, Pop, and “A Change is Gonna Come”

Solomon Burke discusses intersections between gospel and pop musical styles, and talks about performing the song “A Change is Gonna Come,” popularized by Sam Cooke.

02/06/2024

Why Bruce Springsteen Is Inducted

In this video, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame educator Lauran Onkey discusses the impact, innovation, and influence of Bruce Springsteen. This video is presented in conjunction with the Voice Your Choice project.

02/06/2024

Why Madonna Is Inducted

In this video, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame educator Stephanie Heriger discusses the impact, innovation, and influence of Madonna.

02/06/2024

Jann Wenner on Rolling Stone covering Presidential campaigns

In this video, Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, talks about the editorial covering politics in the Vietnam era. He talks about President Carter as the “first rock & roll President” and the 1972 election.

02/06/2024

Jann Wenner on his team and photographer Baron Wolman

Jann Wenner, Rolling Stone Magazine’s founder, talks about assembling his early team and photographer Barron Wolman. Wenner explains the importance of a good rock photography. Please proofread all content in its entirety before using in a classroom.

02/06/2024

Jann Wenner on the power of rock & roll

In this video, Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, talks about how rock & roll music impacts people.

02/06/2024

David Spero on Upbeat, artists, and the music industry

David Spero is a Cleveland radio personality as well as music manager and owner of the Cleveland office of Alliance Artists Ltd. In this video, Spero talks with Andy Leach, the Senior Director of the Rock Hall’s Museum and Archives...

02/06/2024

How to Put on a Show with the TSO (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

Hear from members of the Tran-Siberian Orchestra’s production team on the skills, knowledge, planning, and team work that it takes for building and running a TSO season of shows.

02/06/2024

Passionate about Music Careers with Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Hear from members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s production and management teams about how their passions for music and learning guided them into the touring music industry.

02/06/2024

Rosanne Cash on the Music Industry

In this video, Rosanne Cash talks about her perspective of how far the music industry and artists have come in the context of the #metoo movement. The panel then discusses Janis Joplin in the context of culture appropriation and her...

02/06/2024

Alice Randall reads a summary of LaVern Baker’s life

In this video, author Alice Randall reads from her book Black Bottom Saints. She summarizes LaVern Baker’s life and how Baker dealt with Georgia Gibbs copying her artistic work. This video is from a virtual panel hosted by the Rock...

02/06/2024

Jann Wenner talking about 1960s Berkley

Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, talks with Rock Hall CEO Greg Harris about the political climate in 1960s Berkeley, California. This political climate strongly influenced the direction of the publication. Further, Wenner describes how a Joan Baez...

02/06/2024

Yola on music being “genre fluid”

Grammy-nominated artist and performer Yola talks with Shelby Morrison, the Rock Hall’s Director of Curatorial Operations and Artist Relations, about music changing over time and why it can be so challenging to categorize music.

02/06/2024

Kenard Gibbs on Creating Soul Train Documentary

This clip is from the film screening of the documentary Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Executive producer Kenard Gibbs elaborates on the work required to produce the documentary,...

02/06/2024

Kenard Gibbs on Conveying Don Cornelius’ Vision

This clip is from the film screening of the documentary Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Executive producer Kenard Gibbs talks about the process for creating the documentary as...

02/06/2024

Revolutions: Dr. Dre’s The Chronic

Revolutions is a Rock Hall series that examines rock & roll albums and their importance. Watch this video for a summary on Dr. Dre’s 1992 The Chronic.

02/06/2024

LL COOL J Influences and Legacy

Who are some of LL COOL J’s influences? Who did he listen to in order to become a talented artist? In turn, who did LL COOL J inspire as part of his legacy? Watch this video to find out!

02/06/2024

JAY-Z Inductee Influences and Legacy Video

Who are some of JAY-Z’s influences? Who did he listen to in order to become a talented artist? In turn, who did JAY-Z inspire as part of his legacy? Watch this video to find out!

02/06/2024

Eminem Influences and Legacy Video

Who are some of Eminem’s influences? Who did he listen to in order to become a talented artist? In turn, who did Eminem inspire as part of his legacy? Watch this video to find out! Content awareness: uses honest, direct...

02/06/2024

Missy Elliott Influences and Legacy Video

Who are some of Missy Elliott’s influences? Who did she listen to in order to become a talented artist? In turn, who did Missy Elliott inspire as part of her legacy? Watch this video to find out! Content awareness: uses...

02/06/2024

Kenard Gibbs on Soul Train’s Economic Impact

02/06/2024

Revolutions: Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill

Revolutions is a Rock Hall series that examines rock & roll albums and their importance. Watch this video for a summary on the Beastie Boys’ 1986 License to Ill.

02/06/2024

Sylvia Robinson’s Story

Artist, songwriter, producer, record label owner, and CEO: the original hip-hop mogul. Sylvia Robinson laid the foundation for rap to flourish into the most lucrative music genre today. This video is part of the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of...

02/06/2024

Tico Torres of Bon Jovi 2018 Induction Speech

Watch drummer Tico Torres of Bon Jovi give his Induction thank you speech at the 2018 Induction Ceremony.

02/06/2024

Watch this video to listen to Peter Guralnick, rock & roll scholar, explain Sam Phillips and his relationship with music, studios, and 1950s Black music.

02/06/2024

Psychology in a Recording Studio: Sun Records and Sam Phillips Recording Studio

Watch this video to hear Jerry Phillips (Sam’s son), Halley Phillips (Sam’s granddaughter), Peter Guralnick (rock & roll scholar), Ben Vaughn (singer-songwriter), and Jason Hanley (Rock Hall’s VP of Education & Fan Engagement) discuss Sam Phillips’ approach to studio recording...

02/06/2024

Sun Records: Independent Label vs Majors

In the 1950s, there was a lot of tension between smaller, independent record labels and larger, major record labels. Sun Records was an independent record label famous for letting anyone come in and record whatever they want. This ultimately started...

02/06/2024

“Crossroad Blues” super jam 2013 Induction finale

A once-in-a-lifetime performance that placed Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Darryl DMC McDaniels of Run DMC, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, all the members of Rush, John Fogerty, Tom Morello, Gary...

02/06/2024

The Spinners on their longevity and willingness to be flexible

Watch this video on The Spinners discussing their first recording, Cleveland, OH, longevity in the music business, and their willingness to be flexible.

02/06/2024

The Spinners on album and live performance decisions

Watch this video as members of The Spinners introduce themselves and discuss how they work with a producer and how they decide what to perform in a live show. Spoiler: they want to make sure there’s something for everybody in...

02/06/2024

George Thorogood on music that inspired him: early rock & roll

Watch this video to hear how George Thorogood was inspired by early rock & roll Inductees Hank Williams and Robert Johnson. Hear Thorogood talk about music’s potential to be timeless.

02/06/2024

George Thorogood on songwriting and writing for an audience

Watch this interview with George Thorogood to hear how he thinks about the songwriting process and how important it is to keep an audience in mind when writing.

02/06/2024

Jahi Introduces Music and Motivation Playlist

Hip hop artist and educator Jahi created the playlist “Music & Motivation, 2000-2020” exclusively for Rock Hall EDU. Use this video to introduce students to the playlist in Jahi’s own words. For some ideas about how to use this playlist...

01/30/2024

Graham Nash performs “Ohio”

In this video from a live performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, Graham Nash performs a verse from “Ohio.” This song was written by Neil Young in 1970 about the Kent State shootings of May...

01/30/2024

Sam Cooke’s Gospel Roots

Before he became a pop star, Sam Cooke was a gospel sensation as the lead singer for the Soul Stirrers. Cooke’s pop hits share many musical similarities with his earlier work in gospel. This video is designed to allow students...

01/30/2024

Parliament-Funkadelic Samples in Hip Hop

The records made by George Clinton’s funk groups Parliament and Funkadelic are some of those most frequently sampled by hip-hop artists. Watch this video to hear examples from Parliament-Funkadelic played side-by-side with 1980s and 90s hip-hop tracks that sample them....

01/30/2024

Roger McGuinn on working as a Brill Building songwriter

Roger McGuinn, inducted in 1991 as a member of the Byrds, worked as a songwriter for Bobby Darrin’s company, T.M. Music, early on in his career. In this video, McGuinn recalls what a day at work was like for a...

01/30/2024

Lamont Dozier on Producing

In this video recorded in 2013, Lamont Dozier—part of Motown’s famed songwriting and production team Holland, Dozier, and Holland—discusses the role of the record producer. Dozier focuses on how a producer needs to communicate with the musicians involved in a...

01/30/2024

Friendly Womack on Sam Cooke

In this clip from an interview conducted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, Friendly Womack, Jr., shares his memories of Sam Cooke and Cooke’s label, SAR Records. Womack, along with his brothers (including inductee Bobby Womack),...

01/30/2024

Chuck D on writing the song Fight the Power

What does it mean to “Fight the Power”? In this video, 2013 Rock Hall Inductee Chuck D of Public Enemy looks over his handwritten lyrics to the song “Fight the Power” with fellow hip hop artist and educator Jahi. Chuck...

01/30/2024

Jahi and Chuck D Talk About Hip Hop Fashion

Hip hop has always been about more than just the music. From its origins in the South Bronx in the 1970s, hip hop culture included MCs, DJs, graffiti artists, b-boys, and b-girls—and fashion showed you were a part of the...

01/30/2024

James Brown and “The One”

This video explains the musical function of “The One” as used by James Brown. Use this video to explore the importance of emphasizing the first beat of the measure in funk music and how that impacts the rhythm and funk...

01/30/2024

Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”

Watch this video to learn about the inspiration for and impact of Black Sabbath’s song “War Pigs.” To begin, a brief history of the band is given. The video next broadly reviews the geopolitical events occurring around the time of...

01/30/2024

Aretha Franklin’s song “Respect”

Watch this video to learn a brief history of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, and how her version of “Respect” changed from the original by Otis Redding. This video then articulates why the song “Respect” by Aretha Franklin mattered...

01/30/2024

Toddler Rock: Let’s Meet Adam the Audio Engineer

In this video, Adam introduces us to an audio mixing board and how he uses it as an Audio Engineer at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Adam explains what he loves about his job and how he makes...

01/30/2024

Toddler Rock “Old MacDonald had a Rock & Roll Band”

Please dance, sing, and play along with us as we perform the song, “Old MacDonald had a Rock & Roll Band.” In order to play along, here are a few suggestions of ways to make instruments using household items. Rice...

01/30/2024

Toddler Rock’s “Hello” Song

Please dance and sing along with us as we perform the song we use to kick off every session of Toddler Rock, the “Hello Song.” Toddler Rock is a program dedicated to the social-emotional learning of pre-K learners while also...

01/30/2024

Making a Drum

This activity is part of the virtual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fam Jam series presented by the John P. Murphy Foundation and hosted in partnership with The Cleveland Public Library, The Beck Center for the Arts, and The...

01/30/2024

Nine Inch Nails EDU Insights

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to Nine Inch Nails, why they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use them in your learning environment. Note: Lyrical and visual content...

01/30/2024

The Doobie Brothers EDU Insights

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to The Doobie Brothers, why they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use them in your learning environment.

01/30/2024

Notorious BIG EDU Insights

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to the Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls, why he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use him in your learning environment. Lyrical content...

01/30/2024

Whitney Houston EDU Insights

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to Whitney Houston, why she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use her in your learning environment.

01/30/2024

T. Rex EDU Insights

In this video, learners will receive a brief introduction to T. Rex, why they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and how you can use them in your learning environment.

01/30/2024

Snoop Dogg Interview on Tupac 2017 Inductions

Backstage at the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, rapper Snoop Dogg discusses how significant induction into the Rock Hall is, who Tupac was to him as a friend, and why he was so inspired by Tupac as...

01/30/2024

Depeche Mode Impact Video

With a career spanning decades and counting, Depeche Mode is a prime example of what it takes to be everlasting. By balancing the original sound that first brought them success with fresh innovation that speaks to who they are today,...

01/30/2024

Jake Shimabukuro Plays “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on Ukulele

In this video, Ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro performs his rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by 1988 Inductees The Beatles on the ukulele . Notice his attention to ukulele technique with his strumming hand above the soundhole...

01/30/2024

Ukulele Instructional Video with Jake Shimabukuro

In this instructional video, ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro demonstrates how to play “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake with 3 rudimentary chords. He shares a brief explanation of the instrument’s name, which means “jumping flea,” and guides...

01/30/2024

Sheryl Crow Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo On Stage

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