Author Biography: wmshipman

This quiz covers great guitarists from a number of styles. Soul, blues, classical, you name it. If you think you know great guitar players, try this on for size. I dare you.

I covered some great jazz vocalists on the last quiz, and this one covers many of the big names I missed . . .

A quiz covering jazz singers, both ladies and gentlemen. If you love jazz singers, this should be a breeze.

This is a quiz about great guitarists, with a focus on rock n' roll -- though there are a couple of exceptions.

A brief quiz covering 60 years worth of wonderful jazz guitarists. How many can you identify?

Here are some more questions about a few of your favorite jazz musicians! If you love jazz, read on . . .

Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; and his term in office was turbulent. How much do you know about this fascinating man?

Lucius D. Clay was one of the most important, and least remembered, figures in the 20th Century U.S., playing significant roles in the Great Depression, World War II, and much else. Learn more about this extraordinary man.

Amazing new research is coming to light all the time. Let's take a look at a few of the research efforts that garnered at least some attention in 2010.

This quiz is all about singers who are also songwriters. It focuses primarily on modern singer/songwriters, with a few classics thrown in.

A quiz covering an array of jazz legends: from vocals to piano. Stroll through my jazz favorites with me.

This quiz covers fish native to the USA -- from Hawaii to Virginia.

This quiz focuses on the life and music of jazz guitar legend Joe Pass.

This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.

This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell.

This quiz covers a variety of bass players in musical styles ranging from jazz to rock and roll.

These players may not all be guitar gods -- but they have helped shape the face of modern music.