Looking at the influential power of rock ‘n’ roll‚ Glenn C. Altschuler‚ in his book‚ concentrates on the abrupt social change and developments in America during the 1940s to 1960s through the lens of popular music. Altschuler argues rock ‘n’ roll was a pivotal moment‚ it changed the youth culture of America and encouraged everyone to be more accepting of people of all races‚ ages and sexualities. The power of music was certainly influential and aided as a catalyst to change‚ but he grants rock ‘n’
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Intro- Imagine that you are one of the millions of Americans who watched the Beatles for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show. It was February 9th‚ 1964‚ and according to The Music Trades from February 4th 2014‚ nearly 73 million Americans were watching the Beatles on the Ed sullivan show- this accounted for nearly 40 percent of the entire population. Central Idea- Today I would like to show you all how The Beatles became one of the most popular bands in history‚ the impacts they have had on the
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The counterculture movement was beginning to take root all across the world; correspondingly‚ much of the movement was greatly influenced by musical artists originating in Britain (Watson). According to Rolling Stone Magazine‚ Bands including The Beatles‚ The Kinks‚ The Rolling Stones‚ and The Who‚ stood at the forefront of what is known as the “British invasion” -- the spread of British rock and roll to America and other parts of the world. Another up and coming band‚ Pink Floyd‚ also emerging from
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Thriller’s Perfect Storm The remarkable events that helped create the #1 selling album in music history I have listened to Michael Jackson’s music my entire life and have been fascinated by his contribution to music and entertainment. But‚ at what point in Jackson’s career did he blast into the stratosphere reaching popularity and wealth far beyond anyone else‚ past or present‚ in the industry? That point was November 30‚ 1982‚ when CBS Records released the album “Thriller”‚ an album
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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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He was known for being one of the greatest British blues rock guitarists and composers. He wrote some of the most remarkable blues-based songs during the 60s. Green was also famous for establishing a band that was fully capable of out-selling The Beatles and The Stones. Green was listed at 38th in a list of top ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.’ (“Peter Green Biography‚” n.d.). He was noted for not only being phenomenal in the studio‚ but he was also more than outstanding on the road as well (Black
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Musical example of the Beatles "I Feel Fine" John Lennon (although credited to Lennon/McCartney) and released in 1964 Duration: 2:18 KEY G Major METER 4/4 FORM Intro -> Verse -> Verse -> Bridge -> Verse -> Verse (guitar solo) -> Verse -> Bridge -> Verse -> Outro (fadeout) ________________________________________ Style and Form - The form of this song is unusually bulky because of the individual sections themselves being rather short. Note especially the unusual series of three
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Positive Influences of Rock Music Beneath misconceptions attached to rock music‚ lies the truth. In a recent unpublished survey‚ results showed that the majority of people‚ a mixture of different age groups and genre listeners‚ disagree that rock music has had any positive influences that outweigh the negative (Do). Through lack of analyzing‚ many judge rock music without ever knowing the truth about it. Those that do not understand the genre may blame it for everything that is wrong with today
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The reason I decided to prepared my paper on Maurice White‚ the founder of Earth Wind and Fire is because of the fond memories that I have listening to my parents music. Music from the parents era is very different from the music of today. Music from that era was more love oriented‚ rhythmic and rich in science of music and musical arrangements. Artists my parents are fond of consists of music from such groups as the Four Tops‚ the Dells‚ the Dramatics‚ Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes‚ the Chi-Lites
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Forever Young. Two words with meaning beyond their miniscule size. Rod Stewart’s 1980’s anthem ignites a spark in one’s mind to truly think deeper into the meaning of his decades old lyrics. Being young is something that every person has to go through and I believe that through the experiences of our youth we are able to grow not only in years but also in intellect‚ knowledge‚ and wisdom. By growing and going through the hardships that we experience as young people‚ we are then in turn able to give
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