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The Life of Oliver Sykes Oliver Scott Sykes was born November 20, 1986 in Ashford, Kent, England. Oliver Sykes is mostly known for being the lead vocalist and songwriter of the metal core band Bring Me the Horizon. Sykes is also known for being one of the many faces of PETA and for releasing his creativity through his unique clothing line called Drop Dead Clothing and through his book Raised by Raptors. Sykes’s Childhood Before his Fame After Sykes’s birth in Ashford, him and his parents, Ian…

‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ is the classic Bob Dylan song which has been covered and recorded by a plethora of artists, including Guns N’ Roses, who released it as a single in 1992 (O’Shea 134). Over the years, many artists cover songs to make them their own distinct sound. Some make the song more famous than the original version, while others do not do such a good job. Dissimilar versions of the same song can mean different things to other people. It all depends on the person listening to the…

Lao Tzu, a wise man, stated, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” People think doing what they want will make them end up where they want but in real life that is entirely wrong and might hit them unexpectedly. Like Scrooge, he acted selfishly and inhuman. Scrooge direction is greed, and selfishness and the only thing he cares is money. At first when he was poor then he met a girl, and they loved each other very much, and Scrooge treated Sweetheart like a jewel…

In the film “The Hurricane” directed by Norman Jewison, the main theme is imprisonment. The theme focuses on not only physical imprisonment but also imprisonment of our mind through misconceptions and internal conflict. Norman also displays the willpower it takes to overcome these types of imprisonment. Norman uses a range of symbolism, shots and dialogue to help the audience to not only understand and relate to the themes and ideas but also the overarching message of the film, to never give up…

irl?” Gaiman remarks. Born into a musical family in Cleveland, Ohio, music surrounded Diane Dixon from a young age. Whether she was listening to her mother sing in a jazz big band or her older brother practicing for his gigs opening for the Doors or the Who, no instrument or musical experience was off limits. She met Jim Morrison backstage at age eleven, but her life-changing moment happened when her brother took her to see the Beatles. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Dixon says. “It was…

just happy little accidents” said a beloved Bob Ross (Bob Ross Quotes). Robert Norman “Bob” Ross was a beloved painter that inspired many with his simple skill and his soothing voice. Though he has passed, his legacy lives on with his shows and his art. It reminds us that “There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend”(Bob Ross Quotes) He was an inspiration to his generation and all generations to come. On October 29, 1942, Robert Norman “Bob” Ross was born into a Florida family. His…

All throughout time there are songs that have been seen as controversial, with the song I Wish I Was in Dixie which deals with slavery and racism to the song One in a Million by Guns N’ Roses which talks about homophobia, racism, nativism, and xenophobia. One such song that has withstood the test of time is Dear Mr. President by P!nk, this song references the shortcomings of President George. W. Bush specifically the homeless, abortion, the Iraq War in 2003, the President’s lack of empathy for…

The Beatles: Imprints Left on Struggling America After many tragedies and let downs, America looked towards The Beatles as foreign role models for change and to get through its all-time lows. After Kennedy’s assassination and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Americans needed something that would take their minds off of the hardships in their lives. Surely obsessing over four young, talented, and foreign men would do it. On February 9th, 1964, the Beatles made their first American television debut.…

Cohort effects emerge through normative history-graded influences byways of historical, political or economic, social or cultural events. The Beatles influenced both younger and older people (and the rock era) during their popularity; individuals who experienced the Beatles’ music (whether they enjoyed or disliked) are connected through some degree of comradery. This music is something that the groups of people from that time can talk about, these groups of individuals have experienced the…

Did you know The Beatles were famous failures once? Most people had no clue the Beaten failed at first so don’t feel bad if you were on of them. If you were one of the multiple people who didn’t know, in this essay you will learn why they were failed, how they were successful, and why they broke up and went there different ways. Beatles' early career was actually a series of failure. One reason they were a failure because, a record that reached the top in their unsuccessful audition with…