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by moving to the middle class. The middle class in the 50s was growing as lower classes were fading slowly. Just after World War II America’s culture was changing. With the birth of Rock N Roll a new generation of music was introduced. Similarly, during the 1920s when jazz music was very popular. Now Rock N Roll was the new jazz and everyone loved it. The King of Rock also known as Elvis Presley, was the most famous artist and iconic figure of the 50s. His music is still remembered…

Folk music can be defined as any style of music which represents a community. Folk music encompasses many aspects of human life; however, the main aspect of folk music focuses on hard times. As times change, folk music has evolved. Folk music has impacted many genres in the music industry and continues to impact the industry today. One of the most common genres that derived from folk music is bluegrass. Bluegrass music is defined as a type of folk music originating in Kentucky…

They used a style of Rock and Blues to create a style that was new to the public, it was known as the mixture of “Chicago blue and rock n’ roll” (Doyle) and that they always stayed true to this sound, “stayed true to their filthy, blues-based sound” (Williams). The band itself, did not really play together, they each had their own style. With each person relating to another artist, or style…

The History of the King Elvis Presley is a well-known name in pop culture, a synonym of talent, the man who “rose to fame in the mid-1950s—on the radio, TV and the silver screen—and continues to be one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll” (“Elvis Presley Biography”). Many people recognize his legacy as an icon but seem to be oblivious to the history behind the individual nicknamed as “The King”. Elvis Presley’s life is the story of a man that, despite his humble childhood, managed to gain…

Jazz-Rock has been defined as music that has combined elements of both Jazz and Rock ‘N’ Roll, and is usually performed on amplified electric instruments (Dictionary.com). Jazz-Rock is often called fusion or cross over and is accompanied by bass lines, drumming styles and Rock music (Britannica.com). It tends to put an emphasis on electric instruments and dance rhythms and in the 1960s jazz tunes began to include Rock rhythms, those elements have contrasted and enhanced each other (Britannica).…

With his sharp looks, his musical mastery of the genres rock and roll, rock and pop infused with a charisma that's just difficult to miss, Hallyday never find it a hassle to cement his name on the minds and hearts of his fandoms. Despite the fact that Johnny Hallyday spent most of his shine in France, he's still regarded…

Legacy Once the country Music Hall of Fame was made in 1961, Rodgers was the first singing artist to be inducted. Rodger’s iconic song “Blue Yodel” made him into a national star, and the song was selected as The Rock and Roll Hall of fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Jimmy set the standard for country music in what to wear, how to perform, and to never forget your roots. His specifically was the railroad which is why he wrote the song “Waiting for a Train” with the rhythm of an…

On Wednesday November 23, 2016 I had quite the experience of my life. For the first time, I attended an actual concert, and not just any concert. I was blessed with a free ticket to go see Joe Bonamassa at the Altria Theater here in Richmond, Virginia. With a little research, I discovered that Joe Bonamassa is a Grammy- nominated blues -rock guitarist. At the time I was given the ticket to go see him preform, I felt no sense of excitement, I never even heard of him before that day nor did I…

and my newly acquired family was here to watch my six while I watched theirs. The first couple of months were adrenaline driven. The biggest threat at the time in Iraq was roadside bombs. It was hard to grasp the fact that surviving at times was a roll of the dice. We are trained to react to contact and out “gun” the enemy. With roadside bombs it’s either your day or it’s not. We had sat through hours of training that could help you spot and I.E.D, improvised explosive device. The difference…

The Impact of Phil Spector in Music Industry. In 1951, a young boy moved from the thriving musical city of New York to Los Angeles after his father died. Having a perfect musical training background gave him an opportunity to become a member of the Teddy Bears. This young boy wrote "To Know Him is To Love Him" when he was a teenager. His song reached the No.1 hit song on the Billboard chart in 1958 (O'Hare 48). His name is Phil Spector, a talented producer, songwriter, and musician. In later…