Crooners
The King of Cool," this Rat Pack member was famous for his hit "Everybody Loves Somebody”
Dean Martin
This trio sang about a "Lemon Tree" and "Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter, Paul & Mary
She was the "First Lady of Song" and famous for her incredible "scat" singing
Ella Fitzgerald
Benny Goodman was known as the "King of Swing" for his mastery of this woodwind instrument
Clarinet
This singer’s smooth baritone voice earned him the nickname "The Velvet Fog.
Mel Tormé
A family group famous for their impeccable harmonies on songs like "California Dreamin‘.”
The Mamas and the Papas
Known as the "Queen of Soul," her signature song demanded a little "R-E-S-P-E-C-T”
Aretha Franklin
Louis Armstrong’s "Satchmo" nickname was as famous as his skill on this brass instrument
Trumpet
This Italian-American singer from New Jersey was often called "The Chairman of the Board”
Frank Sinatra
This lesser known folk group had a massive 1963 hit with "Walk Right In.”
The Rooftop Singers
This French chanteuse was affectionately known as "The Little Sparrow“
Edith Piaf
Liberace was world-renowned for his flamboyant costumes and his skill on this keyboard instrument
Piano
Before his solo success with "Mona Lisa," this artist was a world-class jazz pianist
Nat King Cole
This group’s version of "Tom Dooley" in 1958 is often credited with starting the mainstream folk music revival
The Kingston Trio
This Canadian singer-songwriter wrote "Both Sides, Now" and "Big Yellow Taxi," often performing with just an acoustic guitar or mountain dulcimer
Joni Mitchell
This stringed instrument is the heart of bluegrass music, famously played by Earl Scruggs
Banjo
This "Architect of Rock and Roll" delivers a high-octane 1956 performance of his signature hit, complete with his legendary falsetto and piano-pounding energy.
Gordon Lightfoot
This instrument provides the iconic, haunting "surf" sound in 1960s hits by The Ventures
Electric Guitar