Bombshell Rocks

emotions to a person of a certain culture, while people from different cultural backgrounds will not feel the same emotions from the same music (Sylvan 27-29). He goes on to describe Rock ‘n’ Roll music and its genesis and its effect on society in the 60s.There is a direct line from Traditional West African music to Rock ‘n’ Roll music. The music developed by the local cultures directly dealt with their religious beliefs. This music was transferred from their original West African home to The…

Thee Midniters had a remarkable balance of R&B and British rock on stage and in their music. After all, they have toured with such groups as Sonny and Cher, Herman and the Hermits, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Righteous Brothers, James Brown, The Temptations, and Santana. Many of their records have been reproduced illegally…

as the King of Rock? Aside from Presley, a big thanks goes out to Alan Freed -- back in the summer of ‘51 -- for crankin’ up the sounds and broadcasting this crazy good music across the Midwest. Ever since Freed exposed those cool tunes, rock ‘n’ roll has been in and out of ears across the nation. Music, over the past few years, has not only impacted our taste in music but it has influenced the attitudes, looks, and lifestyles of people who have opened their ears to music like rock and roll.…

Influences, by Bowie David Bowie influenced many people, but these are just the famous people who he influenced. David Bowie influenced Syd Barrett (who is now insane) , Kraftwerk, The Beatles, and William Burroughs. David Bowie was very inspirational, his ,music and style helped shape people like The Beatles the way they are today! Bowie also influenced the artist James Murphy. Murphy talked about David’s influence to him after his passing, and you can even hear Bowie’s influence on him…

Censorship can be used in two ways: One being a potion that can give us knowledge about life, and a poison that can block the knowledge of what life is. Going through life experiences is a good way to learn new things and to learn between what is right and wrong. Censorship plays a role by controlling what a person experiences and doesn’t experience. Censorship is used everywhere and used everyday. The way people use censorship can have an impact on a person's experience in the world. Sometimes…

I am a Filipino-American and I have grown up in a predominately Hispanic city all my life. I have been able to acknowledge the fact that Mariachi has definitely been the most familiar genre of Mexican music to most Americans. Growing up I would attend Hispanic parties and weddings and there would always be a Mariachi band. Even going out to spanish restaurants there would be a live Mariachi band playing and singing to you as you dine. I also have a couple of friends who are singers in a Mariachi…

Johnny R Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas. Or mainly known as “The Man In Black”. Johnny Cash was very famous for what he loved to do. Growing up for the Cash’s wasn’t very easy. However, his mother kept their spirits high with her singing. J.R. got his talent from being around his musical family. Many times his mother and sister sung in the cotton fields to pass the time. Being one of seven sibling’s, at the age of three him and his family moved to Dyess, Arkansas.…

Imagine hiking up the beautiful Bear Lodge Mountains of northeastern Wyoming, surrounded by the Belle Fourche River, and seeing a grand structure of rock, a thousand feet up in the air. Nearly half a mile high, Devil’s Tower stands tall and proud, able to be seen from miles away. Devil’s Tower is known for its exciting climbing aspects, however, there is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to this particular climbing range. Devil’s Tower National Monument in Wyoming possesses a thought…

At first glance, you wouldn’t think that hard rock legends Van Halen and pop punk band Blink 182 have much in common. As far as sound goes, that’s pretty much the case, the two bands are worlds apart in terms of genre and their respective fan bases. However, what they have in common is something much more fundamental. In 1986 Van Halen had become one of the most popular bands of their generation, but a nasty divorce between lead singer David Lee Roth and the rest of the band left them in a tough…

Marcus had a strong understanding of America's new music trend and being able to explain that Rock "n" roll was influential even though it is not a popular genre today. Media was important to promote the artist, Elvis Presley was able to perfect his presentation, which did not matter, if he wrote a song or not, his technical skills and the image…