The Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation presents the history of the electric guitar complete with a rundown on how guitars produce sound.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers a companion website to its museum. Highlights include a complete, chronological list of inductees, biographies, and fun facts, and images of some of the thousands of rock and roll artifacts on display at the Hall of Fame museum.

Perhaps one of the most comprehensive music-related sites on the web, All Music allows you to search through thousands of artist biographies and discographies. Although a bit overwhelming at first glance, you can quickly learn to navigate through the wealth of information.