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    Bio of Michael Jackson

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    interest. The Jackson 5 moved on to working an opening act for such R&B artists as Gladys Knight and the Pips‚ James Brown‚ and Sam and Dave. Many of these performers were signed to the legendary Motown record label‚ and it has been reported that Gladys Knight may have been the one to tell Motown founder Berry Gordy about the Jackson 5. Impressed by the group‚ Gordy signed them to his label in 1968. Relocating to Los Angeles‚ Michael and his brothers started work on their music and dancing

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    January 9‚ 13- Lecture 2 • Blackface Minstrelsy • Betrays simultaneous fascinations and repulsion for African American culture (don’t imitate unless admire) • Appeared in the 1830’s and onward • As much a matter of class as a matter of race • Live entertainment in which white performers darkened their skin to imitate what they thought African American music sounded like (didn’t know much about African American culture or the south in general) • Ridiculed blacks and made profit • Northern

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    How Music Effected Civil Rights Before the 1950s‚ the racial segregation in society was very evident. However‚ the youth in America began opening up to change. One of the major influences in the changing America at that time was music. Jazz was the start of it all. Jazz triggered many different types of music‚ such as rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Jazz started the revolution of music in America‚ which prompted the racial integration of society. This transformation of society began largely

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    Ive Seen The Promised Land

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    The Civil Rights Movement was at its highest point from 1955-1965. Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965‚ guaranteeing basic civil rights for all Americans‚ regardless of race‚ after nearly a decade of nonviolent protests and marches‚ ranging from 1955-1965 Montgomery bus boycott to the student sit-ins of the 1960s to the Huge March on Washington in 1963. This reform movement was to put an end to racial discrimination against African Americans and to put a

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    Music and Its Importance

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    I. Music is an important part of the lives of many around the universe. Music is used throughout the day‚ every day. Whether performing it‚ teaching it‚ or simply enjoying it‚ music evokes attitudes in people. It transcends expectations and leaps over culture values. It makes you think‚ feel‚ and allows you to understand universal ideas. Music speaks for you when you have no words to say. Although there are lots of different types of my music my favorite is Rhythm and Blues. Rhythm and Blues (also

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    Michael Jackson

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    manager. Their first played gig ever was at a place called Mr. Lucky’s. May 16‚ 1966: Sister Janet Damita Jo is born. 1967: Around this time Jackson began hiding spiders in his older sister LaToya’s bed. 1968: The Jackson 5 signs a contract with Motown records. 1969: His band‚ The Jackson 5‚ has their first hit single "Want You Back." The debut single sells over two million copies. Aug. 4‚ 1972: Michael Jackson releases his second album ben. Apr. 13‚ 1973: Michael Jackson releases his third

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    Peter Gene Hernandez

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    family of musicians‚ Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. After being dropped by Motown Records‚ Mars signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2009. In 2009‚ he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons‚ responsible for the singles "Nothin’ on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He featured on the hooks

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    My Essay Prt. 2

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    1964 to 1990‚ the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B‚ soul‚ pop and (in the 1970s) disco. During their six-and-a-half-year Motown tenure‚ The Jackson 5 was one of the biggest pop-music acts of the 1970s‚ and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jermaine and Michael‚ the latter brother later transforming his early Motown solo fame into greater success as an adult artist. The Jackson 5/The Jacksons have sold 100 million records worldwide‚ making them

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    1960s Music

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    no one will argue can be somewhat attributed to the large drug use. The most popular music genres of the 1960s were Psychedelic rock‚ Folk Rock‚ Pop and some Motown and Soul. The Supremes became on of the biggest Pop groups of the 1960s. The Supremes had twelve number one hits in all. The Temptations became one of the most popular Motown bands when they recorded their first hit single in Detroit in 1961. The "King of Pop" also sprung up in the 1960s with his

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    Theatre Related Things

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    Top 10 Theatre Related Things To Do This Summer 1. Schmackarys- Throughout the theatre community and New York City‚ Schmackarys is known as “the cookie of Broadway”. Its menu features iconic flavors such as Sch’mores and Maple Bacon. It’s located on 362 West 45th Street on the southeast corner of 9th Avenue. Its cookies are perfect for a pre or post show snack and another cool feature is you could send cookies directly to a Broadway star. Making the Broadway experience more real and personal. 2

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