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    Indie rock was originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s and can be traced back to the burst of post-punk. The genre was said to have a lot of influence by the ethics and ideologies of punk music. The term “indie” had been around for a long time as it was is used to describe the independence of music. Indie rock is considered a genre of alternative rock, so the terms were used quite interchangeably. As much of alternative bands began to enter mainstream music, the term “indie” began to describe…

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    Los Punk Stereotypes

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    As a noun, “punk” is defined by Merriam-Webster as being “a petty gangster, hoodlum, or ruffian; a rude and violent young man.” When used as an adjective, the same word means “inferior.” Members of this culture are depicted as the “bad kids” who fail to contribute to society and are most-likely destined to be the occupants of prison. In fact, “punk” is also a slang term meaning a “young man used as a homosexual partner especially in a prison.” When one hears the word “punk,” images of violence,…

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    At first glance, you wouldn’t think that hard rock legends Van Halen and pop punk band Blink 182 have much in common. As far as sound goes, that’s pretty much the case, the two bands are worlds apart in terms of genre and their respective fan bases. However, what they have in common is something much more fundamental. In 1986 Van Halen had become one of the most popular bands of their generation, but a nasty divorce between lead singer David Lee Roth and the rest of the band left them in a tough…

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    have chosen is Rock. Common instruments used in Rock music are mostly amplified instruments, like the electric guitar and electric bass. Rock also uses strong baseline and driving rhythms. Rock music, which was developed from rock ‘n’ roll, originated from the late 1940’s in the United States. It was influenced by country and blues music that started making a new sound using electric guitars and a balanced drum beat, which was a faster beat and rhythm instead of a slow one. Rock music also…

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    Joshua grew up about fifteen minutes driving from a bar called The Shrew. The Shrew itself was located in small laundromat/fast-food complex built sometime in the 1980s. It was a den for odd-looking old men and teenagers, with no one in between. Slowly, laundry found its way into people’s houses and that laundromat stuck out more and more and one week in the middle of summer, a brown-stained bag was discovered by a few teenagers behind the laundromat; that day end with a crowd of teenagers…

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    arrives and it is The Rock n’ Sock Detectives. “What’s the scene look like Rocky?” Foley asks his partner the Rock. “The Rock says the jabroni murdered was the one the only Stone Cold Steve Austin,” Rock tells Mick, “I think that jabroni didn’t know his role, so someone shined that weight up nice and right, turned it sideways, and dropped that weight set straight on his CANDY NECK!” “Well Rocky it…

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    Jeanese Murdock Therapeutic Riding Ax Plan 1. Life Story of the Rider. MJ is an 11 year old male with Down syndrome. He is currently in the 6th grade and loves to play electronic games, puzzles, and watch DVD’s. He lives at home with both parents and an older sister. When MJ gets to windridge he goes straight to the lounge and begins playing with the train set they have in there. He also likes to pet the cat when she is in there. MJ’s strengths are mobility, he is able to walk and carry his…

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    Kid Rock Research Paper

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    Seminole Hard Rock 2012 Kid Rock has succeeded in getting a career out of vivisections on the stage. To begin with: Kid Rock's concert was high energy -- he was moving around a lot, and the performance was very professional. The band was included of only best players. There was some fantastic guitar playing. For example, Stefanie Eulinberg banged away at her drums. A Kid Rock performance is one of the most intense things you might ever do. The probing thing is that, despite that I, and many…

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    metal brand of music around the world. All of these factors have helped contribute to making them one of the best selling bands of all time. Their style, life outside of music, and the achievements of their music has lead Motley Crue to the top of Rock and Roll. Motley Crue was a heavy metal…

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    Riot Grrrl, a movement, a genre, a community. Riot Grrrl was an underground feminist punk movement that started in the early 1990’s in Washington D.C. It began near the end of 2nd wave feminism that focused primarily on thin, white, middle class, “females” it would lead the very beginnings of the 3rd wave. 3rd wave feminism is the most current wave that is multi sectional, with a common goal of abolishing fat phobia, trans-misogyny, racism, slut shaming, and many more current issues women must…

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