Bob Cratchit

George Harrison was an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is most famously known for being the lead guitarist in the Beatles. Known as the "Quiet One" in the band, he wrote some of their most popular songs such as “Here Comes The Sun,” “Something,” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” After his success with the Beatles, he went on to have a long and successful solo career. Through Harrison 's interest in Eastern culture, he introduced the Western World to Indian mysticism, philosophy,…

To begin, I would like to first start off by saying, that it has been a goal of mine since day one in entering this band program, of being a section leader for the high brass section. Coming into this program my parents’ have told me several stories of when they were in band, and this influenced and greatly bucked me up into pursuing band in high school. Since my first day of band camp I have enjoyed being a part of this band program, and even consider it as my second family, which was all the…

The tale Oates spins is one of mystery and intrigue. Is Arnold Friend a complete stranger with sinister intentions or is he simply a figment of an overactive imagination? From the moment he arrives something is very unnatural about him from his odd hair to his crooked leg. Is it possible that such a villain exists outside the mind of a pubescent youth, or is Connie asleep, and, if so, who is Arnold Friend? This question requires a look at the story, long before we are introduced to the strange…

The Lorax is a children’s book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. The book is about a young boy who lives in a polluted town. One day he decided to visit a very unique man called the “Once-ler” to learn why the area was in such terrible shape. The Once-ler lived on top of what was once his store and on special nights in August he would tell about the Lorax. It cost fifteen pence, a nail and the shell of a great, great, great grandfather snail. Using a Whisper-ma Phone the Once-ler would…

Ever since I was a little girl, my dad instilled in me the importance of good music. We used to listen to Guns N’ Roses, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Nirvana, and many more. This music impacted my life and influenced me to be open-minded, care-free, and creative. This anecdote sparks some curiosity; am I the only one affected by music and art? A larger question would be whether or not music and art have affected society as a whole throughout history. Many studies have been conducted by…

the rising tensions in the many political movements and events of the 1960’s, such as the civil rights movement, cold war and space race, and the infamous Vietnam War, Bob Dylan wrote one of the most influential and popular songs of all time, “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. Using only his vocals, the guitar, and the harmonica, Bob Dylan shook the world with poetic and eye-opening lyrics during an uneasy time of stress and uncertainty. Broken up into 5 stanzas, the song’s lyrics deliver his…

“Almost Home” Some days, dreaming of the past is easier than living in the present. “Almost Home” is co-written and recorded by American country music singer Craig Morgan. This was the first top ten hit on the US country music charts for Morgan. He also received a Song of the Year award and earned a Songwriter’s Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters' Association International. “Almost Home” explores the struggles of homelessness, the complexities that life brings us, and the freedom…

In 1971, author Hunter S. Thompson published his book “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” Not only was Thompson the author of this book, it was actually based on a real-life experience he took with his attorney, Oscar Zeta Acosta. Even though it was originally an assignment by Sports Illustrated to write a 250-word photograph caption on the Mint 400 motorcycle race held in Las Vegas, he ended up turning in 2,500 words, which eventually turned into the 1972 book, which first appeared in the 1971…

This stereotype is another thing that Bob Marley and his family are revolved around. The Marley family are well known for their music and more importantly their long dreadlocks. Their hair is a huge trademark in the Marley name. With their name being so big in Jamaica the jamaican dreadlock…

Over the span of 50 plus years in the music industry, Bob Dylan’s music has inspired individuals with his unique ability to tell a story with his songs. Each specific song had a message that he wanted to garner the attention for social change within the world. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dylan who had been become “born-again” released several albums together that went away from his music speaking of social change to that of Christian music. Many critics didn’t understand why he…