Country rock

down or to get pumped up; some listen to music to either make them happy or sad. Country music is one of the most popular genre of music today. Although there are several reasons to like other genres of country music, such as honky tonk and rockabilly, outlaw country music strikes a much deeper connection with its fan making it so much more popular. Honky tonk is what most people think of when they think of country music. Honky tonk is often thought of being fast and upbeat, but it is actually…

Country is defined as a popular music based on the folk style of the southern rural United States. Country music was originally named hillbilly music but was found to be derogatory and changed to country and western music. As with bluegrass, country music has a deep reverence for and connection to the past. Country music’s main focus early on was practical issues such as logging, mining, and real world experiences. Focus shifted to signing about struggles and emotions. Country music…

Rock has been around for the past 60 years. It has peaked in their popularity and been almost forgotten, but has risen back up to due to an increase in consumer insight and bands willing to try different things to increase the popularity of the music. Although it has different styles, it has always had the same foundation throughout the years. Why is it called “America’s Music?” Simply because it was created in the United States. Rock is one of the most popular types of music worldwide. It has a…

Elvis Presley the king of rock & roll Eighty years ago, on January 8, 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley arrived in the world. Born in a modest family of young parents Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Presley. The couple gave birth to one of the twins that the mother was expecting in Tupelo, Mississippi. Inspired in the first instance by the music of the Protestant church where he attended with his parents, the legend began to take shape. Was the first musical icon that created an image that…

developed music much more than what they knew. Fast forwarding to the 1940s and 1950s the music industry started to grow and rise due to a new genre invented called “ Rock N Roll”. It all first started it in the late 1940s during World War II, Chicago, Memphis, New York, St. Louis and many, many more cities were some of the first to present rock n roll. This certain genre became…

Rock and roll is one of the genres of popular music, which originated in the 1950s in America and which was the early stage of development of rock music. It is also the dance, performed by the music of rock and roll and musical composition in the style of rock and roll. This music is fast-paced; great use of slang (mostly of Afro-Americans) and freedom of musical performance are typical for it. The main instruments are the electric guitar, bass, drums and piano. It is believed that the musical…

How has Rock/ Alternative music had an effect on the economy? There are many ways Rock/ Alternative music has had an effect on the economy. It has changed the way some people dress, talk, behave, and over all present themselves. The music doesn’t always have an effect on people but when it does it will most likely be noticeable. Some people listen to it because they are depressed or rebellious. Some people will listen to it just because it is there groove. Over all Rock/ Alternative music…

source also focuses on and criticizes nationalism in a way that the selfish countries that are being cross-examined here only promote the interest of one’s state or people above all others. The aspect of nationalism that is being opposed here is the feeling that people have of their country that comes with the belief that the country is better and more important than others, while it is important for those selfish countries to abolish that childish idiosyncrasy in order to take action and…

Was Rock and Roll Responsible for Dismantling Americas Traditional Family, Sexual, and Racial Customs in the 1950s and 1960s? Dating back to as early as 1922 is when rock n roll appeared in blues songs. It then began to tradition and take off into what we know “rock n roll” in the early 1950s. Rock n Roll was a fashion of rhythm and blues, black gospel, and country-western. Dating back to as early as 1922 is when rock n roll began in blues songs. It began to tradition and take off into what we…

Chloe Wingard Voice Your Choice Project Taylor Swift There is no denying the impact Taylor Swift has had on the music industry. Her music, songwriting, and attitude toward it all deserve a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From her critically acclaimed lyrics to the sold-out-in-minutes World Tours, this young singer/ song-writer is making leaps and bounds in music. So far she has five studio albums that have been released every two years. The media may swarm her for her personal life but…