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The Rock Biography

The RockDwayne Johnsonwrestler, actorBorn: May 2, 1972Birthplace: Hayward, California The Rock was born Dwayne Johnson, half African-American, half Samoan-American. His father, Rocky Johnson, and…

Kid Rock

Name at birth: Robert James RitchieA self-proclaimed redneck from the midwestern United States, Kid Rock turned a catchy mix of rap and country-influenced hard rock into pop stardom with his 1998…

Rock Hudson

Name at birth: Leroy Harold Scherer, Jr.Rock Hudson was one of Hollywood's great handsome leading men of the 1950s and 1960s, when he was particularly known for his romantic comedies with Doris Day.…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…

Diddley, Bo

(Encyclopedia) Diddley, Bo, 1928–2008, African-American singer, guitarist, and songwriter who was one of the founders of rock and roll, b. near McComb, Miss., as Otha Ellas Bates. He and his cousin,…

Experiments

Experiments"The first of June! The Kings are off to the seashore tomorrow, and I'm free. Three months' vacation—how I shall enjoy it!" exclaimed Meg, coming home one warm day to find Jo…

On the Shelf

On the ShelfIn France the young girls have a dull time of it till they are married, when 'Vive la liberte!' becomes their motto. In America, as everyone knows, girls early sign the…

Little, Cleavon

actor, comedianBirthplace: Chickasha, Okla.Born: 1939Died: 1992

Little Men

Life at Plumfield With Jo's BoysLouisa May AlcottDedicationTo Freddy and Johnny, the little men to whom she owes some of the best and happiest hours of her life, this book is gratefully…

Little Women

Louisa May AlcottContentsPlaying PilgrimsA Merry ChristmasThe Laurence BoyBurdensBeing NeighborlyBeth Finds the Palace BeautifulAmy's Valley of HumiliationJo Meets ApollyonMeg Goes to Vanity…