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Aldous Huxley Jim Morrison
4,069 wordsThe 1960 s were a time of major political and social change. These changes were primarily fuelled by the youth of the time. Their parents had come from life in both the great depression of the 1930 s as well as World War II, and were on a whole more conservative than their children, a fact the younger generation did not like. In the early 60 s the electronic media (Television and radio) became an important communication tool, as opposed to the largely print based media of previous decades. With ...
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Patently Offensive Legally Obscene
5,385 words... to Sound Warehouse, a record store in Broward County, and bought a cassette version of the "Nasty" recording. He listened to the album, had six of its songs transcribed, and prepared an affidavit stating these facts. On February 28, 1990, Deputy Wichner sent the affidavit, the transcripts, and a copy of the "Nasty" tape to Judge Mel Grossman of the Broward County Circuit Court, requesting that the judge find probable cause that "Nasty" was legally obscene. On March 9, Judge Grossman issued a...
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Night The Teen Teen Ran Band
538 wordsHe listens to the bands songs in light Songs that he would hear live this night The teen sat and watched clos " ly the clock As it was his god of which he was in lock This band he had loved for a many year Of which the sweet music flew threw his ears He left the real world which made him so sad Just to worship a band with words so mad He no longer had care of school of friends And did not give a damn 'bout other men Singing the lyrics that his band would play Lyrics about how avidity and greed H...
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Solo Album First Single
576 words100, 000 people gathered in front of hide's house on May 2 nd. "His sudden death suprised me. I still can't believe it. He now sleeps with an beautiful face. I tried waking him up, but, he still lays still, " says Yoshiki, the leader of hide's earlier band, X-Japan. On May 2 nd, he was found dead. It was an accidental suicide when he was massaging his neck with an rope. He was carried to the hospital unconscious but announced dead same day 8: 52 pm. Too bad that he died. He surely was revolution...
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Jimi Hendrix Experience Rock And Roll
2,018 wordsThe 1960 s are said to be the most prolific decade in all of music. Many bands of this decade have proven to have enormous effects on music, as we know it. Jimi Hendrix is said to be the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time. The greats, like Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, have all said that he truly made the guitar speak and transformed it into an art. The Doors were true innovators and turned rock into an art form, by skillfully blending rock and poetry. No one can deny that they were...
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Kurt Cobain Courtney Love
1,237 wordsOn April 5, 1994, the lead singer and songwriter of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, silently placed the end barrell of a shotgun into his mouth and pulled the trigger. And so ended the life of so much promise. But why did it have to come to this? Perhaps the reasons will never be known, but there were a few things that haunted Cobain throughout his life that he just couldn't seem to get away from. Cobain's parents were seperated when he was nine years old, and according to friends and family, the divorce ...
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Jazz Musicians Louis Armstrong
1,110 words... f music including popular music and the blues. It was has changed over the years and has many different sub-styles, such as Dixieland, swing, bebop, Afro- Cuban, cool, free, jazz, and fusion. In jazz the performers often improvises to create new or different sounds that add to the emotional expression of the song. Jazz musicians create their own version of the melody while they all know, and then they turn improvising around that tune. Sometimes jazz performers make up a complete new melody ...
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The Business Operations Of Robin Hood And Merrymen
1,278 wordsRobin and the Merrymen are in business to steal from the rich and give to the poor. The organization had begun as a personal interest to Robin, and has grown with allies and new recruits to become a very large organization. Robin is the head of all operations with few delegates who have their own specific duties. The Merrymen's dilemma is that they must overcome their largest competitor, the Sheriff, who is growing stronger and becoming better organized. The Sheriff has gained the money and men ...
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Set The Stage Million Copies
1,607 words... llc was the proud father. In 1984, Metallica's second album was released. The much-anticipated "Ride The Lightning" spent almost a year in Billboard's top 200 ("The Band"). It features such tracks as "Ride The Lightning", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", and "Fade To Black." Even with its success, stations refused to play the album because of its harsh attitude. The album goes gold in the same year. Metallica's third album, "Master of Puppets", showed a more melodious approach to metal. The album ...
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City New York York Usa
706 wordsOne of the USA's most popular of all hard-rock acts, Aerosmith were formed in 1970 when vocalist Steven Tyler (b. Steven Victor Tallarico, 26 March 1948, Yonkers, New York City, New York, USA; vocals) met Joe Perry (b. Anthony Joseph Perry, 10 September 1950, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA; guitar) while the latter was working in a Sunapee, New Hampshire ice cream parlour, the Anchorage. Tyler was in the area visiting the family-owned holiday resort, Trow-Rico. Perry, then playing in the Jam Band,...
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End Of The Year George Harrison
1,055 wordsProbably the most popular, influential and enduring rock group of all time, the Beatles almost single-handedly reshaped rock 'n' roll from a genre of throwaway singles by faceless stars to an artistic medium with recognizable images and idols. The Beatles placed the emphasis on a group, rather than a single individual. They also set an example for all rock acts to follow with their strong sense of self-determination, going against their record company and management on many issues, even refusing...
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Swing Era Jazz Musicians
1,432 wordsJazz Jazz is a type of music developed by black Americans about 1900 and possessing an identifiable history and describable stylistic evolution. It is rooted in the mingled musical traditions of American blacks. More black musicians saw jazz for the first time a profession. Since its beginnings jazz has branched out into so many styles that no single description fits all of them with total accuracy. Performers of jazz improvise within the conventions of their chosen style. Improvisation gave jaz...
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Backstreet Boys Boy Band
996 wordsBoy Band Bash Remember New Edition? You know you do... the Mr. Telephone Man song... Bobby Brown and those kooky guys known as Bell Biv and DeVoe... I know you remember the late 80 s... 1988, 89. New Kids On The Block were like, the boy band du jour. But alas, the 90 s rolled around and heavier grunge music like Nirvana and Soundgarden, as well as a heavier, edgier rap such as Ice Cube and Snoop Doggy Dog took over the music scene... Thus ends our tale of boy bands, right? WRONG! Somewhere along...
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Lead Singer Band Members
454 wordsPearl Jam, Everclear, and No Doubt Almost everyone has a favorite band. People buy CDs and tapes to not only listen to the music that they like, but to support that band. There are many, many different types of music, and usually a certain band will fit into a specific type of music. I listen mostly to alternative / grunge music. And by coincidence the three bands Im going to talk about are all from the west coast. I am going to talk a little bit about three of my favorite bands in that category...
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Dizzy Gillespie Key West
596 wordsThe story begins in Key West, Florida where Theodore " Fats" Navarro was born of mixed Cuban-Black-Chinese parentage on September 24, 1923. His musical training began early with piano lessons at age six, but he did not start taking music seriously until he took up the trumpet at age thirteen. He became good during his high school years. He also played tenor saxophone and played briefly with Walter Johnsons band in Miami. Apparently Fats did not care much for Key West. He was once quote...
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Dizzy Gillespie Key West
597 wordsEarly Fats Navarro Fats Navarro Early Background The story begins in Key West, Florida where Theodore Fats Navarro was born of mixed Cuban-Black-Chinese parentage on September 24, 1923. His musical training began early with piano lessons at age six, but he did not start taking music seriously until he took up the trumpet at age thirteen. He became good during his high school years. He also played tenor saxophone and played briefly with Walter Johnsons band in Miami. Apparently Fats did not care ...
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19 Th Century Types Of Music
2,786 wordsJazz When it comes to music, most people dont say they like it. People say they like heavy metal, pop, rhythm and blues, or any other type of music, since they have their own preference to what type of music they like, not just enjoying the broad area of music. One of those types of music which many enjoy is jazz. Actually right now jazz is really big and popular in Europe, andis rising in its popularity in the USA through its many forms. Jazz does have many forms, so many that some people would...
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Rhythm And Blues Rock And Roll
2,300 wordsPaul Whiteman (1890 - 1967) = a classically trained violinist and violist who adored jazz but lacked the gift to emulate the uninhibited improvisations of the jazz musicians he admired, formed a dance band in the early twenties that played jazzy arrangements of popular and even classical melodies. Blues = a black vocal folk music, began as vocal (largely instrumental). Classical blues = based on 3 lines of text. Wild wame don? t do the blues. Urban Blues = blues pieces written for publication an...
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Louis Armstrong King Oliver
621 wordsLouis Luis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong was the most influential person in jazz's history. He contributed greatly to the growth of jazz and was able to play in a variety of ways. His amazing and interesting life came from his straight talent for the music. He deserved every bit of fame he got simply because he was an incredible musician. Louis Armstrong was born in 1900 and raised by a poor New Orleans family. At twelve he was sent to reform school for firing a gun in the air on New...
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One Of The Greatest Ive Heard
1,202 wordsMegadeth and Metallica: A Comparison An essay by: Nick Conley Intro Ah yes the age old question, comparing the 2 most influential bands in metal history (of course this is in past tense considering even Metallica has admitted to no longer being a metal band). I write this essay to help give an understanding to those pathetic drones whom remain chained to the oversized bandwagon that are known of as the Metallica fans. I am an experienced musician who has been playing for over 5 years. I have a b...
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