Bob Cratchit

Mavis Staples made an impact on the civil rights movement as a singer. Mavis was in a singing group with her father, brother Pervis, and her two sisters Yvonne and Cleotha.(Family Circle) The family band was created after her father gave up his job as a cotton picker in Illinois. Mavis, at only age ten became the lead singer of the Staples Singers. Her voice sounded a lot older and much bolder than a singer her age should. This group was just the start of the impact that Mavis had on the Civil…

guilty and avoided trial, while the other two were convicted on January ,1973. By that time, a growing number of people had begun to suspect that there was a bigger scheme growing under their noses. Those people included Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, trial judge John J. Sirica and some members of a Senate investigation committee. Meanwhile, a few of the conspirators began to crack under the pressure of the cover-up. John Dean, the White House counsel and a few more…

Booker T & the MG's - Green Onions The song under analysis was brought to life by Booker T & the MG 's, is called “Green Onion”, Booker T. Jones and his Memphis Group which called the MG’s is one of the first racially integrated and biggest bands in 60’s. They are the house Band for Stax Record and Influenced in shaping the “Southern Soul” sound. Although they do not have vocalist of their own, the band released several albums and recorded many hits. Their best known hit is "Green Onions." The…

Wake Up Little Susie A popular song in its time “Wake Up Little Susie” became a number one hit on October 14, 1957 for the Everly Brothers. A song that sang about the kind of nightmare only two teenagers in love could wake up to having fallen asleep together at the movies and having to face angry parents and curious friends. The Everly Brothers were favorites for they harmonious singing and doo-wop style. Their first big hit was “Bye Bye Love” but it didn’t make it to number one. I don’t know…

The Brass Teapot (2012) The Brass Teapot (2012), directed by Ramaa Mosley and story by Tim Macy, portrays how greed challenges fate. Mosley uses camera techniques,aural techniques and mise-en-scene to convey the message of the film that temptation of greed brings out the worst in people and it’s not worth it in the end. This message is shown throughout the film through the characters, Mosley lets the characters learn from experience as well as teaches the audience the importance of love…

Toward the end of your participation in the online discussion for Lesson 3, submit your final assessment of why so many people seem to consider Elvis a seminal figure in rock. Include in your written discussion the role of mass media and its possible influence on cultural fashion. Also include references from the online discussion where appropriate. Be sure to cite your sources. Elvis Presley, also known was the “King of Rock,” played a very important part in the 50s. During this time period,…

broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the hotel Watergate who was caught and was carrying thirty-five hundred dollars’ worth of high surveillance equipment, after this incident was released to the public two tenacious reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein question Nixon connection to this case. This inquisition would reveal the astonishing secret, that…

My two favorite bands during my teenage years until today have persistently been Muse, and Coheed and Cambria. These two bands have various similarities but are markedly different from one another. The two band’s differing origins, influences, philosophies, and histories have drastically impacted their musical styles and popular success, while their similarities have been critical in redefining progressive and alternative rock. Their unique styles prompted much of my own musical growth and…

Interview Question I can contribute my time, hard working attitude, and knowledge of music as a leader in this program. I have spent countless hours for band from practicing, to teaching others, and also several other things. I spend most of my time doing something band related, but I would be glad to more to benefit the band. I can use my hard working attitude to do whatever is needed of me. I can use my knowledge of music to teach others how to be better musicians and show improvement. My…

singer who completely popularized the genre at the time. He was also considered a cultural hero by many through his social activist work and dedication to the antiwar and civil rights struggles across America, inspiring a number of musicians such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He was a very successful artist through many decades, including his time with the Weavers in the late 40s, all the way through the 50s, and then was blacklisted by the government for being members of a communist party…