which caused his death on May 2‚ 1957. Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley was a famous singer and actor. In the 1950s‚ this was the decade of his debut. He was a success soon after he had just graduated from high school. He had many successes with his albums. People of America were entertained with his concerts and as well as his movies. He also was drafted into the army in the 1950s. As he was in the army‚ he meets his future wife for the first time. Elvis was a big impact in entertainment throughout
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Many different sounds‚ feelings and instruments are used in the genres of country‚ blues‚ rock and hip hop music. Amongst these genres‚ there are also subgenres that display these differences as well. By observing a variety of songs‚ we are able to hear and distinguish between these genres. In country music‚ we can compare Jimmie Rodgers’ “Blue Yodel No 1 (T For Texas)” to Rednex’s “Cotton Eye Joe”. Jimmie Rodgers is one of the first country singers and is also known as “The Father of Country Music”
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questions‚ but I love the mystery. I love the questions. In his book‚ Velvet Elvis‚ Rob Bell says‚ “A Christian doesn’t avoid the questions; a Christian embraces them. In fact‚ to truly pursue the living God‚ we have to see the need for questions.” He goes on to say‚ “Questions are not scary. What is scary is when people don’t have any. What is tragic is faith that has no room for them.” I read the book‚ Velvet Elvis‚ several years ago when I needed to ask some tough questions about my life‚
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Themetta Suggs. They included working in a factory‚ assembly line worker‚ janitor‚ and even a beautician. To make a little extra money‚ he started working with bands in St. Louis perfecting his bluesy style. St. Louis Missouri has always had a large influence of blues and jazz. Due to it being directly in the Midwest it has the luxury of having the ability to be influenced by all types of music. Just below it are the origins of the delta blues where Robert Johnson‚ Muddy
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The Role of the Teenager in America Then and Now Teenagers in the 1950’s were a lot different from the teenagers today. It was a beginning of a transformation into what they are today. The influence of teenagers on America’s economy has changed greatly‚ Teenagers have gone from not being able to speak their mind to freely expressing almost anything they feel. It seems large companies are now only focusing on teens‚ whereas before they had all but ignored them. Their advertising is directed toward
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level of social‚ political and cultural impact on Australian life in the post war period. Not just a musical style‚ rock and roll influenced lifestyles‚ fashion trends‚ dance moves‚ attitudes‚ haircuts‚ forms of language and political views. The influence of rock n roll‚ in the post war period of the 50s and 60s was indeed one of great significance to Americanised culture. Australia was also influenced by this seeing as Australia had grown to be close allies with America and it had inhabited American
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success in the sense that it gave her an estimated of 100 million in album sales. Dolly’s initial success originated as a songwriter through one of her singles‚ “I Will Always Love You”. It caught the attention of many great legends including Elvis Presley‚ and was made famous by Whitney Houston. Her successful musical career has earned her numerous recognitions including eight Grammy Awards‚ three American Music Awards‚ ten awards at the Country Music Association‚ and seven awards at the Academy
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1940s and 1950s although there are many disputes on the “ birthplace”. 1951‚ in Memphis‚ TN at the Sun Studio‚ Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats was recorded‚ which some say was the first rock and roll song. Of course several other cites have made this claim‚ including Wildwood‚ N.J.‚ where Bill Haley and His Comets performed the first song with “rock” in the title (“Rock Around the Clock”)in 1954; Ohio‚ home of the rock and roll hall of fame and Alan Freed who is commonly referred
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the evolution of communication though the decades. Ms. Mary has an excellent memory and told me in detail about her experiences with media. Her choice of music in her early teen years was artists such as Elvis Presley‚ Andy Williams‚ and The Beverly Brothers to name a few. Elvis Presley was her favorite. She explained to me that all music was acceptable and allowed by her parents. She said music was more “wholesome” in that time. She listened to records that she had to buy at the record store
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I chose Sam Phillips for my producer because I love the blues and “rock and roll” and he played and important role in this area of the music industry. Sam Phillips inspires me to be more creative and to think outside the box when creating music. I think that’s what music is all about. Sam not only broke down racial barriers in the music industry but really tested the limits of blues and helped and influenced the creation of “rock and roll”. He was a talent scout during the early stage of his career
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