Janis Joplin

wrote political lyrics. For example, some of his songs were written to remember those who died in the civil rights movement. Baby boomers admired him for his style and principles. There were also groups like the Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison, and Janis…

Jimmy yet again created another group, called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. In an attempt to put his name out there they played in many various Greenwich Village cafés and clubs. After a few months passed, Jimmy had an image that went with him; the phenomenal guitarist. Jimi was finally getting his foot in the door. In 1966 while Jimi was performing at a gig, Linda Keith spotted him. Linda was a British model and she was also dating the Rolling Stone’s guitarist, Keith Richards. She…

only for women in rock music but as a musician in general. She was involved in many social issues, especially during this time and her music reflected that, which in turn helped fuel the counterculture movement along with other musicians such as Janis Joplin and Jimi…

Les Paul and Little Richard are considered the Architects of rock and roll. Les Paul was one of the pioneers of the solid body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible. (Wikipedia, Les Paul). The role of Queen is given to Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and most notably, Tina Turner. The Godmother of rock and roll is Sister Rosetta Tharpe. These musicians have made notable contributions to this music genre and have attained worldwide fame and success. (Wikipedia -…

caused by an overdose of prescription drugs. They were honoring a one-time poor boy from Tupelo, MS who had 107 Top 40 hits and starred in 33 movies before his death in 1977. This is the same for many music icons including, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix who were all honored in a Music Icon Series of stamps. I even found some nonsense characters like that of Homer Simpson, whose stamp came out in 2009. Even Congressman Mike Honda joined the critics when he stated, “I…

Racheal Orr Mr.LaForge US Civics May 19, 2017 The Hippie Counterculture A counterculture is a way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or variance with the prevailing social norm. The biggest counterculture in America is known as the 1960’s Hippie era. The Beatnik or “Hippie” era was between the 1950s and 1960s and ended towards the end of the vietnam war. The hippies were mainly white, educated, young adults, who were born after World War II and the Great Depression (A.K.A. Baby Boomers).…

Spirit of the times Since the beginning of the time and the lost generation, the world has been entertained by instrumental sounds. This is a way to show happiness and to take stress away. In the 1920s, the African American community had a major development in jazz music. It was major progress. This type of music started to spread from one city to another city till it takes the whole country. The people were falling in love with the jazz music and it was approved as a good new musical…

Feminism From 1970 and 1980 To Now The people and events from the 1970’s and 1980’s have greatly influenced feminism today. During this time period women reemerged as more rebellious to traditional female roles. Feminism is “The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. It is the theory of the political, economic and social equality of the sexes.” (Watson 2015). The second wave of Feminism was during this time period. Feminism used different forms of media and…

normal. Artists and singers who should be a good example for the new generations, only promote drugs, alcohol and sex. Rappers promote in their songs; crime, drugs and promiscuity. Over the years, many fabulous and talented artistes Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Corey Monteith, Heath Ledger, Marilyn Monroe, Brittany Murphy, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Brad Renfro, Kevin Dubrow, Amy Winehouse and many others died of overdose. Currently, the fame, drugs, and money are related. Clearly,…

A lifeless mother suffers a heroin overdose. She lays comatose amid the aisle of a Massachusetts Family Dollar, and the morose ululation of her daughter erupted upon social media, for a bystander recorded the distressing incident. A hopeful young man, one week following his rehabilitation discharge, died inside of his Colorado home, allegedly overdosing on a fatal sedative and opioid overdose. (The Opioid Crisis, Peter Katel). The heroin and opioid crisis continually fluctuates within the United…