Bob Cratchit

Eric Clapton In the history of music there have been many influential people. There were the greats, the ones we still play on the radio, and there were there were the ones that we still talk about because they were honestly that bad. The man I am writing about today, Eric Clapton, was one of the greats. He is a legend in the music industry and out of it. He has been an inspiration to millions of people from the United States to the United Kingdom. He has touched millions of hearts with his…

Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was the musician that changed the face or rock and roll for history to come. In fact, many references to him, his songs, or the way he died can be found in songs decades later including don McLeans song American Pie, the rolling stones “not fade away”, and the beatles were named in tribute to the crickets Buddy had always had a love for music. When he was a little boy he learned how to play the piano and the fiddle. Once Buddy was old enough his brother taught him…

BOB DYLAN One of the most legendary names in the American music industry is no one else but the singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The influence he made in popular music last for more than five decades and still echoed through generations till this very day. Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, USA. Dylan’s parents Abram Zimmerman and Beatrice “Beatty” Stone were part of a tight local Jewish community. As a…

The very first Enviromental Studies class grabbed my attetion instantly. We started off covering key concepts and dates for the course and we finished off the class by watching part of The Lorax. The Lorax is a short film based on the popular childrens book written by Dr. Suess. For some reason it had never occured for me to really watch the Lorax from an anyaltical perspective and once I did it really opened my eyes. Firstly, the product the Oncler, the main character and represtentor of…

I decided to choose a contemporary piece to write about. Shakey Graves is an Americana musician from Austin, Texas. Alejandro Rose-Garcia is his real name but after a night by the campfire with his friends; Shakey Graves was the Indian guide name given to him playfully by his friends. He has quite a unique sound and plays three instruments at once while singing. You’ll probably see him playing in his hat, wife-beater, skinny jeans, and proper boots. His music is a cross between folk, rock and…

The historically crucial and turbulent era of the Vietnam War will forever be recalled and remembered as an iconic turning point in our nation’s past, marked by human rebellion against a war perceived by many as immoral in a quest for peace. The Vietnam War took many lives, and changed even more forever. Was it all worth it? The grim effects of the war pushed people to the brink. The nightmare that was the Vietnam war lead to iconic self expression that can be used as evidence we participated…

[Title]: In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine made an issue of 100 greatest Artist of our time. It was no surprise the 22 time Grammy award winning band U2 made the list with all they have done for the rock world. Aside from having an enormous impact on the music industry U2 takes part in many foundations helping third world countries like Africa fight hunger, AIDS, and other necessary programs helping the people. The groups quality traits not only reflect in their actions but in much of their…

The concert I went to see was none other than Phil Vassar. He is a current modern country musician who got his start in the country music business in the 1990’s writing songs for various artists. Some artists he wrote for include Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Collin Raye, and Alan Jackson. Country music has changed greatly since its beginning. Fans who grew up with country music since its beginning also notice how the style has evolved over the years. Now country sounds more like a mixture of…

During the 60’s and 70’s, rock music became extremely popular across the world and it’s influences even reach the population of the Soviet Union. Rock music played a crucial role in changing the youth’s mind on the Soviet Union’s politics and contribute to the fall of the communist party in Russia. Bands like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, __ and ___ inspired Soviets to take part in the rock scene which led to talking about social issues in the country. The Beatles were the first band to spark…

Reggae music nowadays is a very iconic genre that is often relaxing island jams that also have uplifting messages. In the 21st century, reggae music can be found in a variety of different cultures and has evolved greatly. However, its roots came from the common people of Jamaica during a time of oppression. Due to its powerful messages, reggae music developed a religion, challenged the government, and had an overall global impact on the world. During the time of the great slave trade from…