Hard rock

We all currently came through the door to school five minutes ago. Everybody in the band was high-fiving and talking to each other. All of a sudden, I remembered what day it was. It was Chicago day, and on this day, each person in the symphonic band and 8th grade goes on a trip to Chicago to have quite a bunch of entertainment. As we all boarded the bus, I kept thinking about what it was going to be over there compared to Alpena and I couldn’t wait to start our trip there. I mostly slept and…

The book Between a Rock and a Hard Place is a true story about how the author, Aron Ralston, was forced to self-amputate in order to survive. Aron Ralston had to endure frigid hours, alone, trapped in a canyon. After waiting several days Ralston was forced to overcome this obstacle by cutting off his arm. Although Ralston had to fight for his life because of a climbing accident he continues to do what he loves- climb. The strong will and perseverance of Ralston has inspired and influenced the…

Caught Between a Rock and Hard Place The dilemma that I experienced deals with being caught between a rock and a hard place, pertaining employment performance issues. The situation evolves on Maria, when she had taken a temporary leave from a successful Home Health business, since she took on the responsibility of taking care of her sick, elderly father. After taking care of her elderly father, she had decided to take a break from that to take care of herself and earn money to support herself.…

thrilling movie comprised of a true story based on the real life situation outdoorsmen Aron Ralston encounters in April of 2003 while on the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead out of Emery, Utah (Ralston, #1-2). 127 Hours, based on Ralston’s book Between a Rock and a Hard Place, aired in January 2011 with Aron Ralston being played by well-known actor James Franco. Franco is biking and hiking through the Bluejohn Canyon when he loses his grip and falls, resulting in his arm being pinned by an 800lb…

American Noise The song American noise is a song by the Christian band known as Skillet. This song to me is an anthem for the young generation of our society who feel like outcasts. Most hard rock groups of this present age concentrate on what they feel is wrong with society, but not really doing anything about it. The only element it lacks is to empower the listener that they have a voice. That is what this song does for me it gives me hope that tomorrow is going to come and be better than…

Breaking Benjamin is a rock band from Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1999 by Benjamin Burnley, lead singer and guitarist for the band. The first lineup included drummer Jeremy Hummel, bassist Mark Klepaski, and guitarist Aaron Fink. They released four studio albums between 2002 and 2009 (Saturate (2002), We Are Not Alone (2004), Phobia (2006), and Dear Agony (2009)). Due to Burnley’s recurring illnesses, the band was forced to enter into an extended hiatus in 2010. During the hiatus, the band…

Former Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, believed to have died over 15 years ago, is back from the dead…or did he ever die in the first place? Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington, August 22nd, 1967. He is most well known for being the lead vocalist of 90’s band Alice in Chains, but was also a member of the band Mad Season. Alice In Chains was an alternative metal band that started in the late 80’s in Seattle, Washington. Band members included lead singer, Layne Staley, guitarist…

Etheridge Knight’s poem “Hard Rock Returns to Prison from the Hospital for the Criminal Insane” depicts a disturbing era in American history and unjust system for prisoners in a time where discrimination ran deep. The mid 1900’s was the time when Black artists sought a voice. This quest, combined with the prison rights movement, focused on civil rights and an end to unethical practices. Prison laws and conditions in American were a disaster and the people needed a voice to reveal the…

Jimi Hendrix. The video was recorded at Miami in 1968, where Hendrix is performed one of his best-known songs “Foxey Lady” to a crowd of audience. This video recording of Hendrix surprised me, and there are several of reasons why. I seldom listen to Rock Music, and didn’t show much interest. Growing up I was more comfortable with classical music and the Piano;…

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of my favorite bands of all time. Have you ever heard a song on the radio before and wanted to hear it again? That’s what happened to me and it turned into a lifetime of listening. When I was young around the age of 8 or 9 I heard some songs on the radio called Dani California and Snow (Hey Oh). When I was young I didn’t know how to find songs unless the person on the radio said the songs name. Both times I had missed the names so I was shit out of luck but…