Pete Townshend

Despite his depression, Pete was a magnetic person: he pouted on the covers of Cosmo Girl, J-14, and People and he entertained MTV VJs, aggressive paparazzi, and mischievous reporters, all while touring and promoting his record, and seeking treatment for his mental illness (Maloy). Fans, especially female fans, flocked to the band, only exacerbating the anxiety they all felt in regards to their celebrity status, but there was something undeniably compelling about group; something just clicked.…

this song, you ought to know the legendary musician of decades 30-70, Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger, a well known folksinger whose music influenced the movement of the United States in twentieth century, is depicted clearly through “To everything there is a season”, one of the books written by Allan Winkler -- a historian and a professor teaching at Miami University in Ohio. Throughout six chapters, Allan Winkler describes how Pete Seeger applied his talents into his daily life to make unfortunate…

documentary Pete Seeger: Power of the Song details the controversial yet highly influential life of the legendary singer/songwriter Pete Seeger. Pete was known for transcending American folk music with the help of his unionistic and peaceful views. Though Pete could reach so many during his early years it did not come without Controversy as he joined the Communist Party which gave immediate backlash from the public and led to his blacklisting and the downfall of his career. While Pete was…

Pixar is famous for producing films that encompass a complex mix of emotions. Think of the heart-rendering scene in “Up,” where a couple's marriage passes by in a mere minute or the nostalgia felt in “Toy Story,” where beloved toys come to life. A film that goes one step further is “Inside Out” which actually crafts a story that revolves around these emotions. At first glance, the movie appears to be one strictly for children considering it is a Disney Pixar movie focused around an…

From a mormon boy from Utah to a multi platinum album writer. Brendon Urie is a 30 year old who is in a band called Panic! At the disco. He is the lead singer and writer of this band, but it was not always this way. It all started April 12,1987 in St.George, Utah where Brendon was born . He is the fifth and youngest child born to Grace and Boyd Urie. His parents raised him mormon, but left the faith at 17.He attendant Palo Verde high school. Brendon Urie met his ex bassist Brent Wilson in his…

Description Monsters, Inc., a 2001 animated comedy directed by Pete Docter and produced by Pixar Animation takes place in a fictional city inhabited by monsters called Monstropolis. The movie focuses on James P. “Sully” Sullivan and Mike Wazowski, two monsters who work at the factory Monsters Incorporated. The factory employs monsters to travel to a parallel human world to capture the screams of human children which are then converted into energy to power the city. The movie follows Mike and…

Imagine being 19 years old, playing baseball in the minor leagues and then one day being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; a type of cancer. Well, this is what life was like for Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo is a three-time All-Star who helped lead the Cubs to the 2016 World Series (Florida shooting: Cubs' Anthony Rizzo sends support to his high school). Anthony Rizzo grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Right out of high school he got drafted onto the…

At first glance, Monster High is just another trendy, fashionable doll line. However, looking at Monster High’s symbolism and at the videos relating to it, we discover that it is communicating many specific messages to young children, particularly to young girls. We’ll look at how this toy line is used to introduce children to some aspects of the Illuminati Agenda.Monster High is a highly successful toy franchise that is somewhat similar to the Bratz doll line, as both are comprised of edgy,…

During the time of the 1760s and 1770s the talk of freedom was on the tongues of many in the colonies. In the eyes of a great deal of freedom hungry people, the New World was the image of a haven where people could escape to find what they had been searching for. Many found freedom here, but it came at a costly price. One of the most well known and controversial events during the era of the American Revolution was The Boston Massacre. Many other predicaments came prior to this happening that…

Growing up poor in the 1700 's meant being exposed to the callous discriminations among people and their rank in the social system. For George Hewes, who was forced into the occupation of being a shoemaker, life did not treat him kindly. No matter how hard he tried, whether it was before or after the war, Hewes was never able to catch a break or be treated equally. "Where you ended up in life depended much on where one started out" (15). The Revolutionary War was a call to action for those who…