Rockabilly

There was no one quite like Elvis Presley. From his onstage performances to his vocal style, no other musical artist could captivate the rockabilly and rock n’ roll scenes like Elvis did. However, other notable artists at the time, such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Buddy Holly, bared similar and different stylistic traits to Elvis in order to appeal to the growing rock n’ roll industry of the late 1950s. Elvis’ “Don’t Be Cruel” can be compared to the above artists in an objective manner…

Bytt til norskAvslutt fullskjerm Johnny Cash on stage, ca. 1960. 20th Century Fox. limited American singer, guitarist and composer, raised 1935 in Dyess, Arkansas. Johnny Cash made his first recordings for Sun Records in 1955 (the single Hey Porter / Cry, Cry, Cry), and soon became a leading name in country music. Several of his songs have become classics of the genre, for example. Folsom Prison Blues (1956), I Walk The Line (1956), Ring Of Fire (1963) and A Boy Named Sue. The latter is a…

Talk to any "ink head" - that is, tattoo aficionado - and you'll find the same subject topping the conversation. How long tattoo inks last for, and what can be done to make sure they last as long as possible. Check out any new tattoo, compare it to one that is two or three years old, and you'll instantly see what is meant here. Tattoo ink fades, and the worse the quality of the ink the quicker that happens. Look at a new tat on the body of a man or woman who has had previous work done in the…

The influence of blues music on early rock and roll is undeniable, and can be easily identified. Rock and roll certainly drew upon blues music for a number of its elements; underlying themes, instrumentation, and vocal style to name a few. Let us therefore compare Elvis Presley's early rock and roll song "Blue Moon of Kentucky" to Son House's "Walkin' Blues" to demonstrate this influence. Elvis Presely's early forays into music writing were marked by a number of influences, many of which were…

first recording, Fiesta. The first single released was a cover of Tammy Wynette 's "Good Girl 's Gonna Go Bad”. Screams, breaking beer bottles and a country two-step on speed turn their recording of this beloved classic into a feminist punk style rockabilly anthem. Though all members are firm that nothing they ever intended to do was feminist. Gehman says "We just did things because we wanted to do them. I loved the song." Brian Ahern, who was the producer for Emmy Lou Harris and countless…

IIt’s one of the defining songs of the Blues, written by one of its formative figures, Son House. The opening lyric “Woke up this morning…” would be considered trite today, but its 1930 recording date makes it more iconic than anything. With its simple but insistent guitar rhythm and mournful lyrics, “Walkin’ Blues” is a virtual blueprint for Delta Blues, and a powerful influence on the development of modern blues. Son House’s influence was felt profoundly by Robert Johnson, whose handful of…

In the beginning of the current rock music, rock and roll (or rock and roll), and music genres such as rockabilly played an important role. Blues music is influenced by rock type of music called directly. Blues philosophy for its examination of the philosophy of rock music cannot be examined. Who invented the blues, blacks, they stated in a closed manner above…

lvis Aaron Presley was known as the "King of Rock and Roll". He impacted not only western cultures but inspired generations. To this day many continue to listen and enjoy in music even after nearly 40 years after his untimely death. Elvis continues impacting musical culture as well as changing the face of music forever. Rock n roll is defined by its distinct rhythm and sound, Presley helped define this even more with his unique style and voice Elvis's Presley's parents, Vernon and Gladys had…

The crowd quiets, anticipative of the results. The O2, able to hold twenty-thousand people, is crowded. Many sit at round tables on the floor level, claimed by nominees, their guests, and other celebrities whose smiling, unmistakable faces are found on screens internationally; the others line the sides of the massive arena. “And the winner of the MasterCard Album-of-the Year is… the Arctic Monkeys.” For the third time in their career, the Arctic Monkeys are called to the stage of the Brit…

Rock legend Kurt Cobain described rock and roll, “If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail!” ("Kurt Cobain Quote." BrainyQuote. Xplore. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.) In the early of July in 1954 The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, started his music career. Elvis Presley was an revolutionist that rebelled against the status quo and changed music to what it is today. With his sui generis singing voice, his effort on racism, and influence that affected other artists, including blues,…