You will also find links to various sites with all kinds of miscelaneuos sound files. They're great for replacing the default system sounds in Windows, or for just listening to for fun.
Just click on the images associated with artists listed below for a sound sample.

The Beatles

Never before and never since has the world experienced a phenomena such as the Beatles. They were loved and hated at the same time. I remember growing up in the sixties and seventies, you were either a Beatles fan or an Elvis fan. Although I do still hear an Elvis tune now and then, it's hard for a day to get by without a Beatles song on the radio. They are truly the Kings of Rock n' Roll.

Here are just a few of the many sites devoted to the Beatles:

	The Internet Beatles Album
	Beatles, Beatles, Beatles
	The Fab Four
	The Beatles Midi Files

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones were an early rival to the Beatles. They were the first real 'bad boys' of rock. From playing Let's Spend the Night Together on the Ed Sullivan show, to their antics onstage, Mick, Keith, and the rest of the boys established an image that made many people in the sixties stay away. I regret not going when I had the chance in the early eighties. They do, however, endure today as one of the great bands of all time.

Here are a few links to info and sounds of the Rolling Stones:

	Stones World -Lots of Stones Sound Samples
	Stones Links -Links to Everything 'Rolling Stones'

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd has enjoyed a mystique attained by few other bands. Their legendary album Dark Side of the Moon stayed on the charts for over eight years. The group has written music on social issues ranging form the homeless to the futility of war and man's obsession with money. The first time I remember hearing about them was when a guest minister at my church referred to them in his sermon:
	and the General sat and the lines on the map moved from side to side.
I don't know how well some of the old folks in the congregation liked hearing about a bunch of weirdos who called themselves "Pink Floyd", but I knew I wanted to hear more about them. I didn't have to look far. One of my brothers had already started his 'Floyd collection.

Here are links to a few Pink Floyd sites:

	Pink Floyd Links
	The Original Pink Floyd Links Page- Part of the Pink Floyd Web Ring

The WHO

I remember seeing The WHO on The Smothers Brothers Show playing My Generation. At the end of the song, Pete and Roger were pretty much smashing everything they could, distroying guitars and amps. Meanwhile, Keith had rigged his drums with explosives. It was just supposed to blow his drum set apart a little, and create a bit of a bang. It ended up knocking the looney off the stage and, I believe it even put him in the hospital. Keith, of course, died in the late seventies, but the rest of the band can still rock on. Their album WHO's Next has been considered by many to be the greatest rock album of all time, and Pete Townsend has been referred to as the Godfather of Rock.

I had the great fortune of seeing them twice. The first time in Ames, Iowa when I was going to Iowa State. The second was in Cedar Falls, Iowa, at the UNI-Dome. Both shows were unforgettable. It's still hard to resist imitating Pete's windmill, even while I'm driving!

Here are some choice links:

	The WHO Rarities Homepage
	Chris's WHO Links
	The Hypertext WHO - A Multimedia Guide to The WHO

Led Zeppelin

Producers of the single greatest song in the history of rock n' roll, Led Zeppelin was in a class of their own. Stairway to Heaven is probably also the most popular "air guitar" song ever, too! I never got to see them in concert, but I do remember very well the day John Bonham died. Led Zeppelin was one of the few bands that knew they couldn't carry on without one of their original members. Their songs are still heavily played and carry the same weight as they did when they came out.

Here are a few links:

	Bil's Led Zeppelin Page
	Led Zeppelin Midi Files - Go for it, if you like MIDI files!

U2

If you haven't yet purchased U2's The Joshua Tree, what are you waiting for!?! This is one of the greatest rock albums of all time. It has that rare combination of classic rock sound, with truly inspirational lyrics. Some might even say 'spiritual'. If this music doesn't get to you in some way, I think there may be something wrong with you. There are tons of U2 links out there. I will get a few up here just as soon as I have had time to sort through some of them.

For great jazz on the web, check out Jazz Central Station. They have tons of sound samples and discographies from all the jazz greats.

Jazz Central Station

Carlos Santana

Jean-Luc Ponty

Van Morrison

Although I classic rock 'n roll is my choice for everyday, there is still a place for classical music. Note the difference: "classical" music is music written by such greats as Beethoven and Motzart. "Classic" rock is rock music which has not only stood the test of time to retain at least some of its original popularity, it has a cerain flavor to it. Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons is NOT classic rock. Led Zeppelin, or even a newer group, such as U2, IS classic rock.

Perhaps the best time to listen to classical music is during a thunder storm. The rolling accompaniment nature provides goes perfectly with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony or the Pastoral. It's even better if you have someone to listen to it with you!

Here are a few classical music links:

	Classical Midi Archives
	Classical Music Composers
	Classical Music on the 'Net

General Sound and Music Links

There are tons of great sounds to collect out there. These two sites have sounds from TV shows and movies, cartoons and commercials. They both also have all sorts of sound effects, from barfing to machine guns!

	Sound America - "more sounds than anywhere else on the web!"
	Earthstation1 - Beamin' The Sights & Sounds of the Known & Unknown Universe.

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