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    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 everything he knew about how to play the guitar. Once in high school at the age of 16 he and a few of his friends started making their own music. They were able to schedule their band to play at local events and festivals showing the towns people what talent the group of them had. Their music was only western and country music at the time because that was all people really listened too. The group would soon be known so well throughout the whole town they would play at a festival opening the show for none other than the king of Rock And Roll himself Elvis. What Buddy and his friends didn’t know is that there was a recording company scout there looking to find the future top artist. After the show the scout had offered Buddy’s band a contract to come and record a few singles at their studio. Without a doubt they gladly accepted his offer.…

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    American Pie Speech

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    II. On February 3, 1959 in Mason City, Iowa at 12:55 AM, a small V-tailed Beachhead 35 Bonanza left runway 17 for Fargo, North Dakota. III. On that tragic day; musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson lost their lives. IV. I’m sure many of you can recognize the song American Pie, written by singer-song writer, Don McLean; but how many of you know what it’s actually about? I’m going to enlighten you to the story behind the son, the tragic crash, the aftermath and the effect it…

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    due to public and media interest (MCLEAN). Characteristics of the Folk Rock studied provided us insight into how Folk Music uses the meaning of the song to create the message the artist wanted to share. Social issues, which were on the minds of a generation that was faced with political, racial and an ever-changing social status that became the melodies that gave voice to their concerns. The lyrics have more than just a catchy melody, McLean used them wisely when writing his songs. Lyric’s…

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    Chuck Berry Biography

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    biography from the Rock n Roll hall of fame website. His voice is characterized as “not sounding quite white and not quite black”, said Mark Feeney. He also felt Chuck Berry purposely did not use certain instruments traditionally played by African Americans as melismas, slurs, and ornamentation. His crafted style of music went on to produce such hits during the 50’s: “Rock and Roll Music”, “Sweet Little Sixteen”, “Johnny B. Good”, “Roll over Beethoven”, “Little Queenie”, “Memphis, Back in the…

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    it became an instant classic. The complexity of the lyrics has been the subject of debate and discussion for more than four decades and remains an integral part of American history and culture. In “American Pie,” McLean’s continuous use of metaphor, change in time period after each chorus, and recurring symbol equating music to happiness create a song indicative of the societal and political conflicts of the ‘50s and ‘60s in America. Throughout the entire song, McLean uses metaphors in a way…

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    Charle Hardin branded as "Buddy" Holly. Born in Lubbock, TX, on September 7, 1936. Holly is the most jarring legend of '50s rock 'n' roll. Produced some of the most unique and influential work in rock music. Such as 'Peggy Sue' and 'That'll Be the Day.' Holly formed a band after high school and played country and western songs on a Lubbock radio station. He was an uprising star when a tragic plane crash belted him down in 1959 at age 22. November 27, 1957 Brunswick Records released The…

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    Have you ever wondered who Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P (The Big Bopper) were and what there life was like before there death? Buddy Holly, born in Lubbock, Texas, and just 22 when he died, he began singing country music with high school friends before switching to rock and roll. He then was opening (performing) for various performers, including Elvis Presley. By the mid-1950s, Holly and his band had a regular radio show and toured internationally, playing hits like “Peggy Sue,” “Oh,…

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    Scrooge’s materialistic view stands out in severe contrast to other characters of the book. In an argument with his uncle, his nephew says “There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited” showing that he does not believe people can benefit from only material things. He also shows sympathy for Scrooge during his Christmas gathering despite that Scrooge treats him in such a rude manner. Scrooge’s employer, Fezziwig, displays a prime example of how…

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    Christmas Day started out like all the others we have had in the past 5 years. Dillon and I had been on our own, since his oldest brother moved out, and went on to college several years earlier, and Jonathan, the middle son, had joined the Army the year prior. Robert and I just started dating in May of 2010, but he was with us on Christmas morning and my heart was so full, I thought it would surely burst. We opened our gifts, tearing the paper off, just like little children. Christmas is by far…

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    Citizen Kane

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    First released in 1941, Citizen Kane follows the life of Charles Foster Kane through a series of flashbacks in an attempt to uncover the mystery of his last words. Audiences are challenged to think about the correlation of wealth and love by observing the life of Charles Foster Kane. He was happiest when he was young, poor, and held the affections of his mother; as time progress the absence of maternal love could not be filled with money. Kane blames his cold caretaker for his lack of normalcy…

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