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Brief History of “I Don’t Care” I Don’t Care is a song released in 2008 by the rock band Fall Out Boy. The song became certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America that same year. It placed #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008 as well. It was ranked at #68 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. Lead vocalist and guitarist of Fall Out Boy, Patrick Stump, refers to I Don’t Care as a narcissist's anthem. The band agrees that the song focuses on the emptiness…

The culture of Argentina has most strongly been influenced by its European population, which makes up 97% (Spanish and Italian) of its population, with the other 3% being Mestizo (Mixed white and Amerindian), Amerindian, and other non-white ethnic groups (StudyArgentina). The Latin roots which pairs with a Southern American feel, makes it a great option for students that are trying to study abroad (StudyArgentina). The family based lifestyle and culture is one that you will find all around this…

10 Sights You Have To See In Tennessee It has the most visited national park in the country. It is home to one of the most famous whiskey brands in the world. And it is the final resting place of one of the 20th century’s most significant cultural icons. Just where exactly is this place? Nestled among the Smoky Mountains of the southeastern United States lies the state of Tennessee. Known primarily for its country music, the state has many fun things to do and see (whether you’re a fan of…

People do not know they are listening to timeless music until it is fifty years later and younger generations are still listening to the music their parents once listened to as a teenager. My dad listened to the Rolling Stones since he was a young teenager and many people still listen to the music that came out when he was in high school. Although, The Rolling Stones are unfading, new, urbane bands have come out such as One Direction. In fifty years, the adolescent may be listening to One…

1940’s technology During the 1900’s there were so many music, fashion, and movies advances. Music in 1970 included hard rock, r&b, soft rock and disco. It was the musical decade of the century. The music influenced fashion in the 1980’s. Along with music was fashion in the 1980’s was the retro, pop star sort of fashion. They used bright colors and accessories like hooped earrings and loud makeup. Neon was the main thing of this fashion era. Movies were invented and the very first had no…

Green Day has been rocking the Bay Area pop-punk sound for nearly 30 years. Starting out as snot-nosed punks singing about girls, smoking pot and masturbating, the trio of Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Mike Dirnt (nee Prichard; bass, backing vocals) and Tré Cool (nee Frank Edwin Wright III; drums, backing vocals) grew into masters of the rock music game. Not only did they make rock history once with 1994s ‘Dookie,’ but they did it again 10 years later with 2004s ‘American…

distinctive music style described as rocking and jazz based with a heavy beat, was an African-American urban sound that evolved from blues and jazz. With several stylistic similarities, R&B could be considered one of the founding fathers of rock ‘n roll. Through the movement of African Americans to the urban industrial…

‘Save Rock and Roll’. I picked the playlist and started listening. I immediately liked their sound. Rock for someone parts and a bit mellowed out for others. I kept listening, but started doing homework at the same time. One song, ‘Miss Missing You’, started, but I wasn’t…

Rock and roll music challenged the old beliefs that the African Americans and their culture were inferior. Moreover, it questioned the idea whether the African Americans should be separated as it seemed illogical. Given this, it can be mentioned that rock and roll brought unity between the two groups. It was seen that both of them attended the rock and roll concerts, which provided a platform for communication and understanding. Most of the American parents strongly opposed rock and roll. One…

Adnan Basic Cracking Through Conformity After WWII, America entered an age of nonconformity, with traditional values and beliefs making way for a new generation to disrupt these norms. This was done primarily through pop culture, with music, literature, and art paving the way. One of the biggest stars of the 1950’s was Elvis Presley. He changed the music, and the way it was sung. He incorporated parts of African-American music into his own, creating a faster tempo in his songs. Quick beats and…