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Tabatha Mullis
Mrs. Lee
9th Grade English (4th)
17 May 2018
One Direction Here to Stay Bon Jovi, Metallica, Michael Jackson, and AC/DC: These are all famous musicians that have withstood the test of time. A boy band would not usually be included in such a notable group of musicians like this unless it is NSYNC or the Backstreet Boys. Even so, One Direction is a group that will stand the test of time because they have many fans, they are original, and they have won many awards. In just a short period of time, One Direction has gained many devoted fans that have demonstrated an abundance of love and support. Their many fans range from boy-crazed, social media obsessed fan girls to famous celebrities (including other musicians). Even though the band received boos from the audience at the Video Music Awards after being awarded “Best Song of the Summer”, International Business Times states, “Lady Gaga talked to the boys backstage telling them “I just want to tell you that you deserve every bit of success you have.’” Not only is Lady Gaga a fan but Taylor Swift is too! While watching One Direction on the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice …show more content…
People Magazine states, “at the BRIT Awards (the United Kingdom’s version of the Grammys) in February, they edged out the seemingly unbeatable Adele to win Best British Single (for their song ‘What Makes You Beautiful’), a prize determined by fan votes.” Even as popular as Adele is, she still couldn’t beat One Direction. Along with their multiple nominations at the British Record Industry Trust Awards, they were also nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards (Best Pop Video and Best New Artist) (Dunne 27). When their debut album, Up All Night, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, One Direction made history for a British group; not even the Beatles could accomplish this feat (People 6). Also, One Direction topped the list
Tabatha Mullis
Mrs. Lee
9th Grade English (4th)
17 May 2018
One Direction Here to Stay Bon Jovi, Metallica, Michael Jackson, and AC/DC: These are all famous musicians that have withstood the test of time. A boy band would not usually be included in such a notable group of musicians like this unless it is NSYNC or the Backstreet Boys. Even so, One Direction is a group that will stand the test of time because they have many fans, they are original, and they have won many awards. In just a short period of time, One Direction has gained many devoted fans that have demonstrated an abundance of love and support. Their many fans range from boy-crazed, social media obsessed fan girls to famous celebrities (including other musicians). Even though the band received boos from the audience at the Video Music Awards after being awarded “Best Song of the Summer”, International Business Times states, “Lady Gaga talked to the boys backstage telling them “I just want to tell you that you deserve every bit of success you have.’” Not only is Lady Gaga a fan but Taylor Swift is too! While watching One Direction on the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice …show more content…
People Magazine states, “at the BRIT Awards (the United Kingdom’s version of the Grammys) in February, they edged out the seemingly unbeatable Adele to win Best British Single (for their song ‘What Makes You Beautiful’), a prize determined by fan votes.” Even as popular as Adele is, she still couldn’t beat One Direction. Along with their multiple nominations at the British Record Industry Trust Awards, they were also nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards (Best Pop Video and Best New Artist) (Dunne 27). When their debut album, Up All Night, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, One Direction made history for a British group; not even the Beatles could accomplish this feat (People 6). Also, One Direction topped the list