Webb Pierce

On Saturday January 28th, 2017 I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with a close family friend of mine. Edward, or Ed as we call him is 76 years old and was born in Concord New Hampshire. Since then he has moved to Bradford New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife, Lorraine. I selected to meet and talk with Ed because I knew he would have a great deal of stories, information, and personal experiences with the types of media that were widely used when he was just a kid. Ed was open to any and all questions i sent his way, and our interview lasted for about an hour. During the interview, Ed reflected on days gone by, and answered questions pertaining to sound recording, radio, television, and movies. Sound Recording When I mentioned the topics i would cover throughout our interview, Ed asked if we could do sound recording first. He spoke about his love and admiration for music back when he was a kid, and the records he used to listen to. Ed explained that New Hampshire used to be very rural, much more than it is nowadays, and he explained that he and his family were big into Country Western music. He mentioned how during his early teenage years in the 1950’s how he used to listen to Hank Williams Sr, Goldie Hill, Ernest Tubb, The Wilburn Brothers and his favorite Ray Price. He talked about he and his two brothers and how they would listen to those singers all the time as the records played in the family's living room. He spoke about how he was allowed to listen…

While growing up, parents always tell their children to work hard at everything they do to have a better life. What would be the best way to start the road to have this better life? Some will say to go to college, get a degree, and get a high paying job; and some will say to get a job, work hard and work your way to the top. It’s fine to be settled with one of the two options, but what benefits are included when starting off? In the United States Armed Forces, one can go to college to obtain a…

Part of my interest in researching memory and pop culture in American History is its connection to the domestic and military policy of the present. In other words, it is not just distinguishing people’s feelings/memories/emotions about a particular historical subject from the actual history (what people believe about their history versus what is actually true about that history), but also the impact of those feelings/memories/emotions on the formation of current government, both local and…

The act of bridge building has changed the course of the world. Without bridges we wouldn’t be able to cross large bodies of water that previously prevented us from growing as a nation and expanding into worlds we once thought was held back from us. The construction of a bridge does more than link two pieces of land together. It exemplifies the notion that we will not be held back by the power of mother nature. While also changeling us to expand into realms through creativity and reason. The…

THE CHOICE TO LEAVE THE MILITARY After 19 years of military life, the multiple lengthy trainings, the missed Christmas and holidays away from family and the endless cycle of deployments and work-ups, he made the choice. In the form of a simple request to his captain the request went simply, “Respectfully request to retire from Active Duty upon the end of obligated service and transfer into the Fleet Reserves”. The words he wrote brought fear of the uncertain to his mind. The decision was…

People say all the time how college isn’t worth the cost. According to procon.org, 20.2 million US college students in 2015, the average student debt is over $28,950. Now with student debt like that after college, it’s a little daunting. My topic is how you can prevent accruing that much in student debt and hopefully not have to worry about that after you graduate. Many people think “I won't get accepted for federal aid” or “I'll never get a scholarship or grant”. Well, that’s where people are…

We all grow up with different ideas of the perfect guy, the perfect boyfriend, sometimes we wish to be able to build our own as if they were male Barbie dolls. Well ladies, I have figured out the perfect formula of the man for me. Luckily I didn’t even have to make him. He was introduced to me on the way to a Florida Georgia Line concert wearing a white Columbia fishing shirt and most perfect smile. Most search for what they want in life, but if a relationship is meant to be it will magically…

Denver’s best art isn’t locked up in museums or galleries, but it can be found in all our local communities, recreation centers, libraries, schools, parks and public building all throughout Denver. With new art work being added each year, Denver’s diverse art can stimulate any mind despite their age group. Creating a city that people will remember when they visit. Competing with the greatest such as Paris, New York, places known for art fueling their cities and communities because people…

Who started ruby and how did he come up with the idea. William Webb Ellis started rugby by in 1823 he took the rules for football and change some of them of then for rugby. William Webb Ellis come up with rugby by going to a school that was named the cup after rugby. For rugby whoever wins they give a cup to the winners and the named the cup after William Webb Ellis. William Webb Ellis gave everything to rugby so that ever body can play rugby. What did he do to make rugby a big thing. He…

My presence in this meeting is for the case for Community college. I would like to introduce myself as Matthew Cortez, a student from Los Angeles Pierce Community College and I 've been a student at Pierce College for just a one semester and I learned something. I am here to speak with Los Angeles City Council concerning about the closure of all Los Angeles Community Colleges. I 've learned a community college is not just for people who are just trying to get further in their education but its…