Roll of Thunder

One of the biggest postmodern examples of appropriation in visual culture is the imagery in the music industry. The music you listen to as child influences your style throughout youth; this has also historically created many different types of subcultures such as hippies, Punks and Mods, in addition, this extends to regional musical cultures. Musically the idea of appropriation is transferable, with bands & musicians taking heavy influence form the past and because of the advent of sampling; the…

alike. Even more exciting are the allegations which claim Frank had ties to the Mafia. Still, the music was what mattered most; the songs he made are considered timeless, but also went against the tide of competing music of the time such as rock and roll. According to the highly acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese, “Frank Sinatra was more than a singer, he was a legend. I admired him throughout his career. He never gave up. Even when his singing career seemed to be in trouble, he never faltered.…

Music soothes the soul and can connect to people on a deeper level than almost anything else. However, prior to Elvis Presley and the1950s that was not the case, music was segregated and dull, Elvis changed this forever. Elvis and his music came at a time when the baby boomers were all teenagers and beginning to identify themselves and discover music. The civil rights movement was just about to begin, and the tension between whites and blacks was just beginning to decrease. The two races found…

during the prime time but peaked during drive time and late evenings (Douglas 220). With portable transistor radios and car radios meant that listening was no longer confined to home alone and it was one of the reasons why automobiles and rock ‘n’ roll are linked as cultural symbols of the decade. The emergence of DJ as a personality created greater bond with radios. It gave upper hand over centralised television. By late 1940s and 1950s small radio stations proliferated in specific regions…

As an avid music listener and frequent concert goer, I have noticed the lack of diversity throughout the rock, specifically alternative, music scene. No matter the style, there are relatively few Black artists gaining success in rock music, despite the historical impact African Americans have made on the genre. There are many possible causes for this racial divide in something as easily accessible as music, starting in the early roots of rock and continuing through the 20th and 21st centuries.…

the ones that did have attention were not allowed to have a say in anything. A group of musicians, later known as the outlaws, decided to change things up. These musicians created an edgy form of hardcore country music that was influenced by rock and roll, folks, and blues that became known as outlaw country music. The two main faces of outlaw country music are Waylon Jennins and Willie Nelson. These three genres may differ in sound, icons, and meaning, but they all share something: fans.…

Dogs are our best friends. Would you really want to harm you friends? That’s what Cesars method insists on doing to our canine comrades. Mark Derr should be considered correct about his accusations about dog trainer Cesar Millan because his methods harm the dogs, fails to produce lasting results, and overall, is faked by Cesar Millan. Cesar’s method should be considered wrong because it inflicts emotional and physical harm on the dog. This is apparent when Mark Derr writes “...his…

Swing, and Big Band; these types of music were very popular because of the way the sound affected people during the time period and these types of music were part of the harlem resistance till the 1950s. Throughout the 1950s and the 1960s rock ‘n Roll, Motown, Big Band, and Country were starting to become very popular.. As the 70s came along Disco, Motown, and even R&B were major genres especially because people were trying to express who they were through…

The lead singers of the band who often claim all the fame, however, lead guitarists are musicians who are masters of their craft. These legendary lead guitarists in rock bands that include Jimi Hendrix, and Slash, are famous in their own right. It’s true that the vocalist may have his lyrics, but, it is the rhythm section behind him, who truly make the sound. The list of legendary lead guitarists: 1. The top spot goes to the American rock guitarist and singer - Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is…

Alternative music is known as a distinction from mainstream rock music. It is different due to a different, somewhat distorted, guitar sound, insubordinate lyric, and a casual, or defiant, attitude being portrayed in the music. However, there are many sub genres included in alternative music ranging from rock to soft guitar playing. The subgenres are grunge, indie pop, indie rock, reggae, electronic music, jazz, and underground music. This type of music is normally kept out of mainstream, and is…