Influential Music Artists
Bob Marley, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and the Temptations
Music is more than an appealing sound. The purpose of music is to tell a story, spread news, provide insight, and express emotions. The music I choose to hear depends on my mood, how I feel, and the talent of the artist. Uplifting songs put me in a higher mood when I’m feeling depressed, some songs make me laugh, while others encourage me to sing along. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Bob Marley and the Temptations are my favorite singers of all time. Bob Marley’s mission with music was to spread peace. He often based his songs on social, political, and economic issues. The Supremes and the Temptations are well known Motown performers. Diana Ross and the Supremes were devoted to the music industry. Their lyrics were innocent and based on love. Songs by the Temptations were equally catchy and fun, their songs were also equipped with choreography. Today, songs from Bob Marley, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and the Temptations are still popular. These artists are highly respected and admired because of their originality, enthusiasm, and passion to perform. Most singers today are auto tuned, their voices are mechanically changed to sound more appealing. Their songs and lyrics are also meaningless while their behavior outside (and on) the stage is inappropriate. Keisha for example is a popular pop singer. Her music revolves around drugs and heavy partying. The majority of her audience however is made up of young girls in elementary school. Half the time, girls don’t even know what Keisha’s lyrics mean. Keisha’s song “Blow” is a popular dance party song. However, girls who sing along to the radio have no idea they’re singing about cocaine. Today’s music has definitely lost some of its innocent qualities seen in the Motown performers. Originally known as the Primettes, Diana Ross and the Supremes often sang about love and being with a man. Their sophistication can be seen in their outfits, modest shoes, and
Music is more than an appealing sound. The purpose of music is to tell a story, spread news, provide insight, and express emotions. The music I choose to hear depends on my mood, how I feel, and the talent of the artist. Uplifting songs put me in a higher mood when I’m feeling depressed, some songs make me laugh, while others encourage me to sing along. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Bob Marley and the Temptations are my favorite singers of all time. Bob Marley’s mission with music was to spread peace. He often based his songs on social, political, and economic issues. The Supremes and the Temptations are well known Motown performers. Diana Ross and the Supremes were devoted to the music industry. Their lyrics were innocent and based on love. Songs by the Temptations were equally catchy and fun, their songs were also equipped with choreography. Today, songs from Bob Marley, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and the Temptations are still popular. These artists are highly respected and admired because of their originality, enthusiasm, and passion to perform. Most singers today are auto tuned, their voices are mechanically changed to sound more appealing. Their songs and lyrics are also meaningless while their behavior outside (and on) the stage is inappropriate. Keisha for example is a popular pop singer. Her music revolves around drugs and heavy partying. The majority of her audience however is made up of young girls in elementary school. Half the time, girls don’t even know what Keisha’s lyrics mean. Keisha’s song “Blow” is a popular dance party song. However, girls who sing along to the radio have no idea they’re singing about cocaine. Today’s music has definitely lost some of its innocent qualities seen in the Motown performers. Originally known as the Primettes, Diana Ross and the Supremes often sang about love and being with a man. Their sophistication can be seen in their outfits, modest shoes, and
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