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Radio stations and music companies are very much controlled by consumers. At certain times during the day one can call into their favorite station and request a song of their choice. Big industry companies sign artist with huge commercial appeal in the hopes that consumers will buy anything the company puts out in support of their favorite artist. Younger generations in particular are very active and passionate about the music genres they like and support. Music and radio stations have an…

Jack Black once stated that Led Zeppelin was the “greatest band of all time.” He claimed that they were better than the Beatles, better than the Stones, and even better than Tenacious D. “If you don’t agree with me it’s because you have never done the zeppelin marathon.” Although Jack Black stated that Led Zeppelin is the greatest band of all time, AC-DC deserves the title of “greatest band of all time”, no other band’s music has been used the most to motivate and inspire like AC-DC’s. The band…

the American Culture would be through music. In the late 1950s, Richie Valens was lighting up the music charts in America. He helped open the door for Hispanics in music in the United States. Valens was a pioneer of rock and roll becoming Americas first Hispanic Rock and Roll star. Even though Valens life was…

I wrote my music essay on the movie Hot Pepper. Hot pepper was released in 1973. The documentary alternates brief scenes of Clifton Chenier and his band playing in local joints in Lake Charles, informal conversation between members of the Creole community, and scenic shots of the people and places of Southern Louisiana, Lafayette. Most of the community is African American and speak french. Chenier is considered the king of Zydeco, a blend of blues and R&B music. During the shows of Clifton…

Critics Cryin' All the Time; Elvis Presley's Television Controversy A musician will go through many moments that define their career or them as a person. These moments typically have large impacts and strong causes that lead up to the event and will most likely have either positive of negative outcomes. Usually a moment in a musician’s career will have some sort of influence on their appearance, but sometimes that can change the overall view of the artist and the genre. When a moment or an…

screaming is legendary in rock music. Jimmy Page was an extremely talented blues guitarists who had a talent for making up catchy riffs and playing fast solos. John Bonham was famous for his loud drumming that often used loud, coordinated triplets and rolls in his drum solos, a style which became popular in rock music after him. John Paul Jones was a talented multi-instrumentalist and bassist who could play bass solos and also was a very talented keyboardist, as heard on the song “You Shook…

As an uncontrollable change happened in social and cultural aspects, Berry Gordy’s legendary contribution happened in the music world when he started Motown records. Motown records, Berry Gordy, didn’t just make a mark in the music industry but also the social aspect with the influence of bringing together pop and soul, black and white and young and old like never before during this time. Regardless of race or social background, people came together to enjoy the Motown sound which became the…

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…

books, and TV. A legendary king of rock and roll, he was known as none other than Elvis Presley. Presley came from an impoverished environment and became one of the most influential figures in 20th century American pop culture. His music brought joy, love, and gyrate. Presley’s music was outstanding because he had many genres, “Elvis combined different types of music to form a style called rockabilly, which became one of the key sounds in rock ’n’ roll” (Wiley 1). He was a charming man that…

The title “father of rock n roll” was bestowed upon Chuck Berry as a gesture to recognize his many contributions to rock music industry. The word “legend” when describing musical talent can only be given to a few, Chuck Berry was one of the few. His musical thumbprint was idealized by some and imitated by many. Chuck Berry wrote, composed and performed some of Rock n Roll’s biggest hits. Mr. Feeney has declared that Chuck Berry is, “the father of rock n roll who duck walked his way into musical…