Folk Fun
This 1960s folk singer, whose real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman, is regarded in both the folk and rock n roll sphere as one of the greats. He is quiet like a Rolling Stone, in that he traveled from Minnesota, to New York City, and beyond on his Never Ending Tour...
Like a Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan
This late 80s hair band had a string of hit singles, such as Livin on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, and Wanted, Dead or Alive.
You Give Love a Bad Name
Bon Jovi
This 4 letter 70s Australian Rock Band, founded by Scottish-born brothers, is regarded as one of the most important forces in hard rock. Many of their popular songs include lengthy instrumental riffs, and are used for sports games to get fans and players alike ready to rumble
Back in Black
AC/DC
This British superstar and founder of Glam Rock, also known as Ziggy Stardust, wanted to Dance!
Let's Dance!
David Bowie
If you're a Music and the Brain regular, you probably already know this song by this 80s band, and whose choice it was.
Song: Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey
Intern: Sasha
This duo is named the most successful folk-rock duo of the 1960s. They split up and got back together multiple times, with this ode to quiet getting them their first number one single in 1965
The Sound of Silence
Simon & Garfunkle
Formerly known as Paris, this late 80s rock band out of Harrisburg, PA became most renowned for their stage show, which was Nothin But A Good Time. Fun fact: Slash auditioned to be their fourth member, but they chose another guitarist over him.
Every Rose Has its Thorn
Poison
This rock n roll band had a 40+ year run and a 12 year rock n roll reign, allowing them to be regarded as the ultimate rock band. It goes without saying, that this band received A Whole Lotta Love...
Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin
This Phoenix, Arizona band from the early 1980s consists of two brothers and their drummer friend, whom they met at school. They were covered by, and sang with, Nirvana in 1993.
Plateau
The Meat Puppets
This band was originally started as a solo project in Los Angeles, with the name inspired by a Michigan body of water. As far as the intern, you love her game boards, and now you might also love her favorite song!
Song: Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron
Intern: Liz
This singer has been called the most influential folk singer of the 20th century, with many of their songs detailing historical events in the states. Most popular in the 1940s, he moved to various places across your land (and my land) until his retirement in 1950
This Land is Your Land
Woody Guthrie
We're Not Gonna Take It
Twisted Sister
This American rock band was livin it up at...the top of the charts, in the early 1970s, selling more records and concert tickets than any of their pairs. This avian group hails from Southern California...what a lovely place.
Hotel California
The Eagles
This must be the critically acclaimed art rock band, that was formed in New York City in 1975 (after three of them met at RISD).
This Must Be The Place
Talking Heads
This 90s duo just wants you to know who they are, with a name quiet similar to a popular "GaGa". This intern, who has been a group assistant this summer, is happy to creatively express themselves by sharing their favorite song with everyone. Maybe you could create a neurographic art piece or emoji drawing to show your appreciation!
Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls
Sam
This popular 1970s Canadian folk singer collaborated with artists like Pearl Jam and most famously, Crazy Horse, for tracks about historical events occurring in the US throughout the 70s.
The Needle and the Damage Done
Neil Young
This popular 1980s hair band is famous for many things, such as their very notable guitarist who frequently wore a top hat. The 5 band members were able to blend their Appetite for Destruction with ballads like Sweet Child O Mine and November Rain, never failing to include a lengthy guitar solo..
Welcome to the Jungle
Guns n Roses
Enter...this 1980s rock band, to all 7 continents of the world! They were named one of the most commercially successful rock band in history, with over 110 million albums sold. They were the first band to play all 7 continents in one year, so really, Nothing Else Matters...
Enter Sandman
Metallica
This 1960s duo had success with their avant-garde songs both together and separately. One a famous guitarist, one a Captain, both admired The Velvet Sunrise....
Cucamonga
Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart
This Cuban singer has been called the most successful cross-over artist in Latin music history. She has many collaborations with this city's Sound Machine, who together had many hits in the 1980s and 1990s. This song is brought to you by the intern that always gets you up and moving, whether you're Sweatin to the Oldies or building your own golf course!
Song: Conga by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine
Intern: Aryane
The father of folk music, this artist began his career in the late 1930s, and continued in to the 1960s. Taking a break from his music career, he created sloop Clearwater in the 1970s and 80s, which was a hub for environmental research education, and also a performance stage!
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Pete Seeger
When did they become classic rock??? They as in, the world's most notorious rock band, hailing out of Los Angeles, California. They were comprised of 4 artists with great hair, they were dreamers, with hearts of gold...
Home Sweet Home
Motley Crue
This 60s British rock band with a frontman who had very popular dance moves wanted to Paint It, Black. However, their music leaned more toward blues-rock...
I Can't Get No Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones
This band was largely ignored during their formation in the mid 1960s, but recently received the title of best album cover of all time. The cover was created by Andy Warhol, who was a close friend of their lead singer.
Sunday Morning
The Velvet Underground
This early 2000s wintertime band out of Portland, Oregon are known for their indie and folk rock-esque tracks such as The Mariner's Revenge Song, Sucker's Prayer, and July July! This group assistant recently passed her board exam, so you can call her OTA/L!
Song: The Chimbley Sweep by The Decemberists
GA: Kristin