Rocks

The influence of rock into the Broadway industry started in the 1960´s. As a common agreement, Hair (1967), composed by James Rado and lyricized by Gerome Ragi, is the first show considered as a “Rock Musical.” In this show, the rock songs provided a context of liberal thoughts raised during that time. Thus, the rock reflects a freedom attitude from traditional perceptions. However, it is remarkable to point that the use of rock in Broadway Musicals had several purposes. The show Jesus Christ…

the standard for new rock music with a political or societal testament. Consequently, the perception of what constitutes a musical maestro is determined by an artist’s ability to manipulate musical elementation to convey emotion and tug at the heartstrings of contemporary audiences. Two prominent American artists such as Simon and Garfunkel’s 1964 “Sound of Silence;” (folk rock) and notorious Heavy Metal Band Disturbed’s 2015 rendition of “Sound of Silence” (mainstream rock), demonstrate how…

present in live or single session recordings, and this rigidity directly contradicts the tenets of rock and roll, which decree it an organic expression of thought. For all the applause and awe it generated, even ‘Sgt. Pepper 's Lonely Hearts Club Band’ elicited a scathing and a rather ominous review from renowned rock music critic Lester Bangs: This record had the power to almost singlehandedly destroy rock and roll … In the…

Which In America is more popular Rock or Hip Hop music. Research dissected the musical elements of the songs, 23% of the population were rock fans and 25% were already Hip Hop fans of early 90’s, some artists altered, the change in popularity, Hip Hop and Rap influenced pop music more than the Beatles over the last 50 years and leading into early 90’s Hip Hop became the more popular types of music. From 1960 till 1990 it was Rock and Roll that was more popular types, but by 2000 40% of fans…

didn’t know how to deal with it. If there was a Rock Star 101 course, I would have liked to take it. It might have helped me.” Number Three: On Women in Rock Music A forward-thinking male feminist, Kurt Cobain has talked out against rape and the oppressive treatment of women. He was once quoted as saying, “I like the comfort in knowing that women are the only future in rock and roll.” It is because of this quote that when Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, the band had…

Chloe Wingard Voice Your Choice Project Taylor Swift There is no denying the impact Taylor Swift has had on the music industry. Her music, songwriting, and attitude toward it all deserve a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From her critically acclaimed lyrics to the sold-out-in-minutes World Tours, this young singer/ song-writer is making leaps and bounds in music. So far she has five studio albums that have been released every two years. The media may swarm her for her personal life but…

“In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first” Jimi Hendrix. Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. He was nine years old when his mom died. His dad got custody of Jimi and his brother, Al. His dad would not let them go to their mom's funeral. Instead he gave them a shot of whiskey and said, “You are a man now and you have to deal with loss.” Before Jimi was famous, he was caught in a stolen car three times. He had the option to go to…

Growing up in a dominantly white neighborhood I was exposed to mostly hard rock and pop music. My father would play old hard rock albums on his cassette player whenever he would be driving. I favored listening to hard rock thinking it’s what men listen to, unlike the songs that pop stations would play. I did not pay attention to hip hop until junior high, where my exposure to it grew on a daily basis. As the years go by, I recognize hip hop as my genre of choice when listening to music. Not only…

total of ten different landscape regions located within the Pacific Northwest. The rocks that are within each region provide the foundation for the landscape within the region. The study of the rock located in the region tells us about the geologic past and provides insight on the materials and processes from which the landscape was formed. I will briefly discuss each of the areas and provide insight on the types of rocks in which they are formed from. We will start with the Basin and Range…

Spilling his soul onto his performances, Jimi Hendrix opened up the doors to the future of rock and other musicians, Hendrix opened up the doors to the future of rock and other musicians. He inspired many artist with his distinct sound. Although his start into in music was a little bumpy, Jimi Hendrix impacted people of all kind. He introduced a new taste that touched people's life. Hendrix original name was Johnny Allen Hendrix. He later changed his name to James Marshall Hendrix. The legend…