Elvis Presley

Wanderlust is engrained in so many of us. It’s a natural thing to be curious and want to explore. So many of us wouldn’t be here today if our ancestors didn’t explore. Life is constantly happening all around, why not go out and be a part of it? My favorite poet, Walt Whitman, wrote a beautiful poem about how dire travel is for the soul. (http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178711 ) I’m sure you have a bucket list full of places to go and things to see when you do. I know I do. I have a whole…

saying. My numb body was starting gain back feeling; I closed my eyes. I tried to pretend that I cannot feel anything that feeling isn’t being regained. I suddenly began to regain my hearing: the muffled voice of my mother, the clear voice of Elvis Presley. I wish she would leave me alone because I could possibly slip into a coma and escape all my responsibilites. I mean, yes, I don’t like school, but it’s really eating away at my brain. All the anxiety that’s present is helping nothing…

personas all the time. Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Bieber and countless other public idols have, seemingly, just gone off the deep end. But this isn’t new, we’ve seen it millions of times throughout history. We see it in stars, such as Elvis Presley or Marilyn Monroe, as well as in movies such as The Devil Wears Prada, and even in older works such as H. Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House, first performed in the 1870’s. People crumble in on themselves as they try to stand against the imaginary…

The Beatles Music itself has been a huge part in history, through the times of slavery to the sixties to the present day. Many artists, like Bo Diddley, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton, contribute to the evolution of rock and roll. To many people, The Beatles are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in rock and roll history. They have had countless hits, several movies, and even a cartoon that aired during the sixties. The Beatles have been and will always be a major…

Have you ever wondered what it was like to watch movies and TV shows, read books, and gossip about the newest fads and popular stars in the 1960’s? Have you ever wondered how the 1960’s entertainment influenced modern day entertainment? Or how you found out about entertainment that time of the century? Well, we are about to show you the best and the brightest 1960’s entertainment! From Barbies to Afros and everything in between, this time travel will get you up to date with the culture of the…

Introduction John Winston Lennon was born a simple man, but his musical talents helped shape the history of rock and roll and he continues to inspire thirty-five years after his death. John’s life was a struggle when he was younger, however, he used his musical talents to become one of the greatest selling artists of all time. John grew up in Liverpool, England and went to school at the Liverpool Arts College. John was born in 1940. His mother was unable to take care of him, so she gave him…

Throughout the history of the United States, there has been no shortage of conspiracy theories. Different events or people can cause these theories such as 9/11, Area 51, Elvis Presley, and Kurt Cobain are just a few. One conspiracy that has withstood the test time and that is the assassination of the 35th President of the United States of America, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 while traveling in a…

Listening to the selections I found they all generally appeal to me though others have more of an immediate preference than others. A genuine love for music creates an appreciation for all genres. One can respect or acknowledge the environment from which it was produced, its purpose, and the skill of the musician(s). I particularly became fond of The Andrew Sisters after experiencing the song “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. I recall hearing it from a television commercial vaguely, but it was a…

In addition to the restructuring of the film business, Hollywood was likewise reeling from the impacts of McCarthyism. Morality and patriotism of Hollywood film and movie producers were under assault from the government, religious, and natives' gatherings. The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) which had been established in 1938, chose to direct hearings on communist influence in Hollywood. The Hollywood Ten case started in postwar America amid the primary rustlings of the cold-war.…

Richard ( a rock ‘n’ roll artist from the late 50’s early 60’s) and imitating him while he was a teenager. (source 1) This is one of the places where he got his inspiration to become a singer-songwriter including Woody Guthrie, who was his Idol, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis who were his…