Southern rock

Slipknot and Marilyn Manson will bring their co-headlining hard rock tour to Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse on Saturday, July 23. The concert, which is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m., will also feature opening act Of Mice & Men. Noise rockers Slipknot, fronted by lead vocalist Corey Taylor, one of the most popular acts of late ‘90s nu-metal, released fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter, in October 2014. The album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, includes five singles: “The…

The first correlation came to my mind when reviewing Michael Jackson’s work and the reason of his success was he keep his music simple, it totally fits the idea of K.I.S.S. Target of popular music is everyone. Using the song “You are not Alone” as an example, the melodies of the song is very simple and it repeats the same chords. His message delivered to audiences via lyric in simple words. It is direct, easy to understand and acceptable for everyone from different background and ethic group.…

description of what the spit is; heaped up sand. (100% pure New Zealand, (n.d)). The spit is thought to have started forming 14,000 years ago at the end of the ice age. The spit originally started from the sediments in the fast short flowing rivers of the Southern Alps. These sediments, in times of flood, stain the Tasman Sea by dropping the denser sediment. The sparse sediment continues to the Cook Straight where it comes to rest at the tip of the South Island. It is estimated, in 1947, that…

states knew about country music, but advances in communication in the 1920s allowed the genre to be played on radios and records throughout the country. Since the “race” recordings of jazz proved successful, record executives made plans to sell the Southern white man’s music to the remaining white population of the South. Unfortunately, though, during this time, few Southerners thought to make music a profession, so the singers were amateur at best. However, the music was fueled by the rural…

Pop, Rock, and Country music has changed a lot throughout the decades especially since the 1970’s and 80’s compared to 2016 music. Obviously I wasn’t born yet so all this research is from family members, the internet or conversations with people in local music shops. In the 70’s and 80’s you had a lot of good bands and musicians such as Aerosmith, Aero Speed Wagon, Billy Joel and a bunch of others that were great that we could name. The music types most people listened to in the 70’s and 80’s…

When you’re driving down an old dirt road there’s usually one thing that comes to mind, country music! There’s just something about it that evokes emotions and makes you want to sing along. A lot of country music talks about life and tells a story which is often relatable to a lot of everyday people. Some songs are about the good times, the bad times, the sad times, love, and sometimes revenge. Essentially, country music is about life experiences that people have gone through. These experiences…

forever because one of the most well known music prodigies entered the world on this day. In Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Presley was born. He is one of the most well known rock-n-roll artists to ever live. By 1956, Presley had seen it all and done it all. Starting on the radio, he become more and more well known because of his style of rock. After making an appearance on radio, he eventually made his way onto the television screen because everyone wanted to know and meet who Elvis Presley. His…

A Perspective of Rock and Roll’s Impact on Society “Rock and roll keeps you in a constant state of juvenile delinquency,” stated Eddie Spaghetti; this quote captures the essence of Rock and Roll. It speaks its truth about the influence on attitudes towards authority and implies how society reacted to the new revolution created by Rock and Roll, transforming the world into what it has become today. The music of rock and roll influenced the social and cultural beliefs of youth and threatened the…

Released at the turn of the 1980s, I AM remains the ninth studio album released by the funk and rock band Earth, Wind, and Fire. The album features a broad range of tracks spanning genres including Disco, Funk, Soul, and the classic R&B sound of the late 70s into the early 80s. This collection of songs remains one of the greatest albums ever made. The album covers hits such as “In the Stone” “After the Love Has Gone” “Boogie Wonderland” and “Diana”. Many critics oppose the album for lack of…

Energetic, emotional, and exciting are three words that can often be used to describe the stage presence of the Avett Brothers. The folk rock band from North Carolina has a way of capturing the interest of their audiences and holding on to it for the entirety of their two hour sets. Lead men, Scott and Seth Avett, seem to have an endless pool of energy, strings, and picks to pull from at each of their shows. They put everything they have into their performances to please the fans whom they…