Music has been a way for artists and listeners to spread their message‚ values‚ and beliefs through song. Progressive Rock had more influence on its listeners in American society in the late 1960’s than music prior to this time. Rock and Roll in the 1950’s and early 1960’s was more about the sound of the music and having fun. The emergence of progressive rock changed all of that. Progressive rock was more serious with a message and meaning in its songs and lyrics. The late 1960’s was a difficult
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The History Of The Beatles Imagine four teenagers who were determined to create a successful band regardless of the cost and work necessary to be successful. George Harrison‚ the lead guitarist‚ described this determination‚ "We’re going to do it. I don’t know why we were just cocky" (Spitz 120). These four teenagers who were determined to be successful‚ never even dreamed of how successful they were going to be. Six years after starting their band‚ they were not only successful‚ but they
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Critical Acclaim Many multi-platinum bands receive fortune and a loyal fan base but never critical acclaim‚ Fleetwood Mac and Dave Matthews band fill these shoes. Fleetwood Mac has had many member changes throughout the bands existence‚ which has had a huge impact stylistically on the band; they have gone from a bluesy sound to a more pop oriented sound. Dave Matthews Bands’ sound has changed over time due to changes in production. The sound has gone from a loose jamming sound with a lot
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“An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body waste. Approximately 750‚000 people in the United States have an ostomy. Each year 130‚000 new patients undergo ostomy surgery”. (Ossa‚ 2015)” George is a 52-year-old male that was born and raised and currently resides in the Town of Stoneham where he lives with his wife and 18-year-old daughter. He is employed full-time by the town as a DPW worker. George has a past medical history of a right knee replacement‚ chronic
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History Research Project: Woodstock Woodstock was one of the most famous concerts in American history. On one weekend‚ August 15th to August 18th 1969‚ over five hundred thousand people watched 32 acts perform and change the history of rock n roll and popular music. After WW2 and the Depression‚ the people born between 1946 and 1964 were knows as the baby boomers. This generation was highly educated and became involved in the nations affairs. The Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther
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The Mamas and the Papas played a major role in the pop scene of Southern California in the mid to late Sixties. The group formed out of the folk music revival of the late Fifties and early Sixties. The members included John Phillips‚ who had been a member of the folk trio called the Journeymen; Cass Elliot came aboard after a stint in the Big Three‚ while Denny Doherty played with the Halifax Three. Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty also played together in the Mugwumps‚ which also included John Sebastian
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During what many would consider to be the golden age of American popular music‚ many songs were being written by immigrants or first generation Americans growing up in cities at the turn of the twentieth century. However‚ one of the most notable of these writers came from the southern United States. His southern background would influence his music throughout his entire career. His ability to incorporate images of nature into his songs‚ discuss love and the value of family and write songs that
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The rise to fame of The Beatles coincided with the spread of the American subculture that was known as the Hippie Movement‚ decided as a sexual revolution that encouraged ‘free love’. This 1960s revolution was also strongly felt in Britain as The Beatles brought this cultures to the forefront of the entertainment industry. This is observed in the lyrics of their titular song‚ “Why Don’t We Do it in the Road?”‚ a blatant encouragement for people to express themselves as they wished. Furthermore‚ before
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“Beatlemania! Beatlemania! Beatlemania!” The screaming and chanting echoes throughout the entire country as the new British invaders enter the theatre. Can you hear yourself think? Well‚ of course not‚ it’s The Beatles! People crowd around and run to their seats‚ even people that didn’t buy tickets still came hoping that they could hear the wonderful band play. But‚ of course they couldn’t‚ they just liked to think they could. The Beatles came to America for the first time in the fall of 1964‚ ahhhh
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Music The Voice of A Generation John Lennon’s music impacted the war movement in the 1960. As musicians‚ our duty is to carry today’s influence‚ even if we are not directly trying to do so. The art we release through our art form directly impacts the listeners in powerful ways. Today’s youth and adolescents of our society prove how powerful words and music can be. John Lennon a man ahead of his own time Born 9th October 1940 Died the 8th of December. John Lennon Co Founder and former member of the
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