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From time to time, we meet someone who will leave an impact on us. Whether that be good, bad, influential or historical, they leave their mark. When you think of someone who has impacted you or our history who do you think of? Well, in the 1960’s, we had the honor of being introduced to one of the most influential rock bands of Rock N’ Roll, The Beatles!! The Beatles were an English rock band that was formed in Liverpool, England. It all started with four band members that go by names of John…

understatement. His songs not only changed American culture forever, but still influence it to this day. His overwhelmingly popular hit, “Sweet Little Sixteen” was released as a single in 1958. In a matter of weeks, it climbed to second on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was inspired by Berry’s countless encounters with frenzied teenagers after his shows fighting for an autograph. The lyrics were just as popular as the music itself. His skill and creativity with his guitar paired with his…

We all can nod in agreement that the English people play an integral part in keeping the general music industry on its most creative version. The music planet is dotted with lyricists, singers, groups and people behind the stage that have come from the United Kingdom. With the English races' capability to turn heartbreak into a worldwide hit, their instruments playing heavenly sounds and their undying passion to reach for what they wanted, they are truly admirable as performers. It was in 2006…

Rocky (1976) Rocky was written and directed by john G.Avildsen. It was written and starring Sylvester Stallone. It was nominated for 10 Oscars and won 3: best picture Oscar in 1972, best editing, and best director. The cast include Burt young (Paulie), Talia shire (Adrian), Burgess Meredith (mickey), Carl weathers (Apollo) The movie rocky is set in an Italian neighbourhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The theme of this film is the underdog. The movie opens with rocky balboa (the…

The Phrase “Teach your children” can be interpreted in various ways. It can be between a child and parent, instructor or student or even any child you might come across. When children encounter adults, adults are reflections to them bouncing off thoughts and ideas. Constantly trying to figure out whats good or bad right or wrong usually through what adults do or say or there approval towards them. When I was growing up I remember my Dad would always say “ Don't do what I do, do what I say”. I…

and people, and the excessive use of explicit language. The University of Pittsburgh researchers found that, “About one-third of hit songs have some form of explicit reference to drug, alcohol or tobacco use.”. With a rap song appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 list about every other song, this is a lot of songs about drug, alcohol or tobacco use. Social media usually only focuses on the undesirable aspects of the…

because we’ve tried to stop issues, find a cure for diseases, do positive things and be a positive influence on the younger children. The 1980s number one hit in the United States, “We Didn’t Start The Fire” by Billy Joel reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and was a huge commercial success. He got criticism for the song as well. Blender ranked it forty one on its list of the “Worst Songs Ever”, said that it resembled “a term paper…

Every once in a while, we've been mesmerized by how female artists and acts dominated the general music scene. With the likes of Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Adele, we have come to realize how important women's contribution are in keeping the music industry as alive as possible. It is also an observable fact that the artists rising right now have come to shoo away the notion that for a singer to flourish well in this industry, he or she must start as young as possible. While this might…

and Lil Wayne worked together in Houston, Texas on that mixtape that launched his career (Cox 57). In 2007, Drake releases his second mixtape ¨Comeback Season¨. Then his 3rd Mixtape was called ¨So Far Gone¨ and these two Mixtapes landed on the billboard ¨Hot 100¨. He was seen on TVs all across the US and Canada. He has had six number one albums in a row. This is when most people started to hear about…

In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the main character, Jay Gatsby, is a wealthy man who lives in a mansion. However, Gatsby was not always rich. In fact, he grew up on a poor farm in North Dakota. His love for Daisy Buchanan caused him to strive for fame and fortune with the hope of winning her over. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story is very similar. He too grew up poor and became famous in order to win over the woman he loved. Jay Gatsby and Fitzgerald wanted to live the American Dream. Much…