Bob Cratchit

Gilbert Scott-Heron was an African-American author, poet, musician, and composer. Furthermore, Scott-Heron was very active in the soul, jazz, and hip-hop genre. Scott-Heron released this the poem “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” at the age of twenty-one and has been sampled by multiple singers such as Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Common, Queen Latifah and more. Revolution defines a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place when the population rises up…

When thinking of locs you may think of Bob Marley or nappy hair along with smoking marijuana or being unclean. The locs have been around since ancient Egypt and are even discussed in the Old Testament. In the 1930’s Ras Tafari was emperor of Ethiopia. Tafari was forced to exile while an invasion was happening, his soldiers vowed not to cut their hair until their emperor was reinstated. After this the ‘Rasta’ movement started. Reggae became popular and Robert Marley did rock dreadlocks and did…

American is an amalgam of American folk music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the musical ethos of the United States, specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and other external influences. Americana as a radio format developed during the 1990s as a reaction to the highly polished sound that defined the mainstream music of that decade. The AMA grew out of the format as an effort to bring all…

Protest music is music that artist make to voice their options on world events, and protest music helps artist voice his/her opinion on a serious issue in society, protest music gives artist platforms to get lots of people to listen and learn about problems in society. The song “Hands up” by Vince Staples is a good example of protest music because this song informs people on police brutality towards innocent African Americans. Listeners can gain insight into the song “Hands up” by Vince Staples…

In February 1978, Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty released a single called ‘Baker Street’ a direct reference to Baker Street in London, where he often stayed in a friend’s flat when travelling between his family home in Paisley and London. One of the most notable characteristics of the song is the haunting saxophone solo which was performed by Raphael Ravenscroft. Ravenscroft was born in Stoke-on-Trent in 1954 and he studied music, having a great interest in the saxophone. He found…

“In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first” Jimi Hendrix. Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. He was nine years old when his mom died. His dad got custody of Jimi and his brother, Al. His dad would not let them go to their mom's funeral. Instead he gave them a shot of whiskey and said, “You are a man now and you have to deal with loss.” Before Jimi was famous, he was caught in a stolen car three times. He had the option to go to…

The Life of Bob Dylan Imagine being a superstar in the 1960’s and have millions of people love you and your music. That was Bob Dylan, a 1960’s superstar. In order for one to understand the life of Bob Dylan, one would have to know about his early life, how he became famous, and what he does after fame. To start, Bob Dylan has had an eventful life before fame. Bob was born on May 24,1941 in Duluth, Minnesota. Dylan graduated from Hibbing high school in 1959. After…

“The thing about The Beatles is that they saved the world from boredom,” George Harrison once said. The four rock stars from Liverpool, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, created a heritage for themselves that will never fade away. From hits such as She Loves You to I Want to Hold Your Hand, the four lads made way for a legacy that has shook the rock genre forever. However, creating a legacy is one thing but owning it is a different feat. According to slate.com, “On…

From their beginning as a band in 1960 to their break up in 1970 the Beatles forever changed rock and music overall. The Beatles were comprised of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Star. I believe Lennon and McCartney were the most musically talented and best songwriters of the group. Ringo Starr, who played the drums and George Harrison, who was a singer and played guitar were also crucial members of the group that became one of the greatest bands of all time. The Beatles…

Classic rock films emerged in the mid 20th century are a form of documentary which depict a certain (or multiple) musicians and artists. The subject of ‘rock stars’ have remained a frequent subject of films whether the film depicts their life as exciting and decadent or rather average and mundane. Films such as “Monterey Pop Festival” (1968) and “Classic Albums: Nirvana – Nevermind” (2005) depict artists from different perspectives of their lives, thus altering how the respective artists are…