how fans would react to the record. But he said being comfortable and predictable by recording the same kind of music is not the place for rock music.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

The Gibson Guitar Company debuted its first Les Paul model in 1952, which later became the instrument of choice for rock musicians such as Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

"It's a passion for the sport, it's like,you can be that rock god for a minute, without playing anything.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

The three Mexican brothers from Texas have earned high praise for their mixture of rock,blues,soul and a kind of Mexican-Texan music called Tejano.

VOA: special.2010.08.02

This band's mix of jazz,world music, folk and rock is a perfect fit for the festival.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber's hands and feet.

VOA: special.2009.12.09

At Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island,Illinois, students set up a money supply for Haiti.

VOA: special.2010.02.05

The musicians are known for their inventive jazz influenced by funk, rock and world music.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

Engineers decided the rock would provide a good strong support for the proposed dam.

VOA: special.2009.08.12

It takes centuries for water dripping through the rock to make these beautiful formations.

VOA: special.2009.07.20

She says rock star parties are very popular for young girls and boys.

VOA: special.2009.09.11

The climbing is very slow. Climbers must look for cracks in the rock.

VOA: special.2009.01.07

He created puppets for several television series and movies including "Fraggle Rock,"

VOA: special.2009.09.23

Senior Administrator for Cluff Gold,Clifford Patnelli, says mining for gold in the hard rock will be a first for Sierra Leone.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

The bill to drop the rock will come up for a vote in early August.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

"I further learned that serpentine is the state rock for California.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Australian rock heavyweight Midnight Oil has been reformed for the occasion.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

During that time,he performed in various European jazz and rock bands, sang on several Hollywood soundtracks, and composed nine original songs for his new album, including "I Love This."

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

The lineup for "We Are The World" included producer Quincy Jones, composers Lionel Richie and the late Michael Jackson, and an all-star cast of pop, rock and R&B stars named USA For Africa, featuring 21 soloists and another 22 members of the chorus.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18