Roll of Thunder

However, Hendrix’s “freak out” moments are characterized through the use of an electric guitar, in comparison to Dylan’s harmonica, transforming the instrumentals from ‘folksy’ into a more modern rock ‘n roll sound. The electric guitar’s momentarily erratic bursts of energy mimic the psychedelic effects of recreational substance use, more specifically ‘acid.’ Hendrix draws out the instrumentals much more than Dylan, going on for over a minute after the…

"Then I put up some microphones, do a quick sound check, roll tape, and the first thing he does is 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' He played and sang, one take, and it was over." Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s beautiful rendition and medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World has actually been around…

The Beatles have always been a well known band and there has always been so much to say about them ever since I was young. Today, and back in the day they were known to be one of the greatest and the most influential band of all time. They were not just a great band that everyone enjoyed for a short period of time, their music transformed the way music was made dramatically back then and today as well. Their ability to write songs and to make the music were uncomparable to any other band. People…

the music that was put out was no longer driven, or controlled, by these big rock ‘n’ roll stars, or the smaller independent producers who helped promote the music. The larger mainstream record companies who disliked and distrusted rock ‘n’ roll instead produced and sold music that was bland and white-washed in comparison. This did not mean that there was a lack of demand from the kids who were rock ‘n’ roll aficionados, there was, but at this juncture, the major labels no longer catered to…

Twenty One Pilots I think we have all heard the song “Ride” or “Stressed Out” on the radio. These are the two most popular songs by Twenty One Pilots. They are Alternative Pop Rock and Rap rock band. That is their genre anyway. Twenty One Pilots is made of two people, Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph. Tyler is the singer and Josh is the drummer/ percussionist. In their days, they have released many albums, and some are more popular than others. They have released four different albums, all from…

Once again, Marc Anthony gave pride to every Latino as he landed another Guinness World Record. The 47-year-old star was awarded for having the “most year-end bestselling albums in the tropical albums chart by a solo artist.” A judge named Amanda Mochan said that the pleasure was hers for giving the recognition to an icon of Latin community and even called him an “amazing” person, Latin Times reported. “I cannot think of a better way of celebrating my return to Madison Square Garden and be…

Music has inspired people throughout the ages. It ranges from cheery, upbeat tunes to haunting melodies. One of these inspiring groups of musical geniuses is Panic! at the Disco. The band has had ups and downs in its climb to the top of the music industry. Panic! at the Disco , an alternative genre of music, has multiple awards, a numerous amount of band members, and an assortment of albums. Panic at the disco has earned their fair share of awards and recognition. They won the MTV Video music…

The name Elvis Presley brings many other words to mind: musical innovator, a rock n’ roller, extremely well known celebrity, epic downfall, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, The King. However, to most of his fans, he was much more than a commonly-used name in 1950’s tabloids. He was their idol and served as a way to express them. Elvis Presley was a true American success story that changed the music industry, creating conflict throughout his entire career. He started with nothing,…

Ronnie Joseph Radke is one of the most well known singers in the pop punk culture. Though he did not take the easiest way there. Ronnie has had to overcome many hardships, including his addiction, his brother’s death, and getting kicked out of a band. Even though these personal hardships have occurred Ronnie is still one of my biggest inspirations. Ronnie Radke was a singer of two well known bands, Escape the Fate and Falling in Reverse. He formed Escape the Fate after their big success with…

Big Star created a "seminal body of work that never stopped inspiring succeeding generations" in the words of Rolling Stone,[1] as the "quintessential American power pop band" and "one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll".[2] Big Star's first album—1972's #1 Record—was met by enthusiastic reviews, but ineffective marketing by Stax Records and limited distribution stunted its commercial success. Frustration took its toll on band relations: Bell left not long after…