Dave Matthews was adamant grass roots methods of tourism, and his audacity, he was successful and spread his message of self-affirmation anti-racial millions. Many individual successes have been achieved that are the legacy of the Dave Matthews Band. Dave Matthews in collaboration with the local jazz guru John D'earth picked up some exceptional players from the local jazz scene to tape some songs Matthews Band. The "Dave Matthews Band" newly formed frequently played concerts and has become progressively popular in the local celebrations college frat house. From the origin until now the Dave Matthews Band maintains a mental basis, earning their fan base through visits, and using their independent label "Bama Rags" to assist others struggling
Bruce Springsteen Bruce was one of the most popular American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Bruce was known as “The Boss” by his fans, and to them he was the most dynamic and energetic performers in rock music. His songs contain a traditional rock ‘n’ roll theme that involves youth’s desire for independence and love of cars. Bruce’s best songs deal with economic and political issues going on during his time, and these depressing issues is what made Bruce on of the greatest. Bruce was born 1949 in Freehold, New Jersey.
Hendrix’s voice and guitar unite together to reel in his fans with his intense playing. The way Jimmie played completely changed the way the guitar was played. Many people say that his work is sloppy and unorganized. Many people say that there are much better players in the world. These people might be right but I can almost guarantee that there is probably no other artist that is as influential as Hendrix and that has changed music the way he has.
(Tupac Shakur) C. Thesis Statement 2pac’s passion in his career awarded him with such great success that he has become a prominent artists of the 90’s who’s music is still appreciated in today’s pop cultural . D. Preview of main points: By understanding Tupac’s life and the dedication and determination he put into his career helped him in becoming one of the most original and successful rappers of all time. Body II Main point #1 Determination in his passion A. Tupac was born on June 16 1981 in east side Harlem, New York City growing up in poverty and in a time of racial struggle for the United States Tupac’s parents were advocate leaders for the Black Panther Party, a political party that valued black nationalism. I. The militant style and provoking ideologies for civil rights would later influence 2pac’s music.
His hard work and dedication to his music has paid off all through time. Elvis still lives in many hearts today. He changed rhythm and blues to a rock and roll style for the white audience. For example Johnny B Goode was a song originally written by Chuck Berry; Elvis changed the style and made it his own. There was rumor that Elvis was a racist because of a comment supposedly made in Boston while being interviewed.
Pete Seeger and Folk Music Pete Seeger is so compelling because of his unwavering conviction for doing the right thing and protecting human rights. Even under the watchful eye of his enemies within the government and big wig monopoly power players he persevered. His songs have been a key element in many of the major political issues for the last forty years. Even being blacklisted for seventeen years from television and radio, he found a way to get his message of peace and equality across. Before folk music icon Pete Seeger had the Sloop Clearwater built to call attention to the need to clean up the Hudson River, he had had little experience on the water.
Bob Dylan’s “The Times they are a Changing” was released in 1964. Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest rock/folk singers of all times. Lyrically Bob Dylan has managed to write songs that have made a lot of people change the way they face society. During the 1960s many politicians saw him as a threat due to the fact that his lyrics were becoming powerful in society. People started to see Bob Dylan as someone to follow, because he was honest, and everything he said in his songs made sense.
He was the most courageous and dedicated leader during the civil rights struggle, and his leadership impacted millions. King spoke for African-American and helped to conquer discrimination based on race and skin color. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech will be remembered by Americans for many generations, and overall, he impacted the nation in more ways than words can describe. His courage to fight for what he believed in is one of the many reasons why the United States government created a national holiday in his honor. That there is an entire day dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. proves that he was the best leader in United States history (Ling,
It is recognized all over the world, and it has the ability to bring people together in times of joy, tragedy, war, and peace. As someone who understands both the simplicity and the complexity of music, I am very opinionated as to what makes music “good” or in better words, worth listening to. Composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and many others helped to define music of their generations. Everyone knew and appreciated the works they composed, and a great number of people still find the time to appreciate it. In the rock and roll era, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin started revolutions in their own ways.
Music has been used to bring people together, to influence people, and to even cure a conflict. The Vietnam War is an era which best exemplifies this power of music. In the eyes of many, the Vietnam War was one that should never have been fought; yet it ushered in one of the most aspiring eras of music in American history. Music may have been influential in American culture before the Vietnam War, but this event triggered the most significant musical revolution in the young country’s history because not only was music used as a means of protest and propaganda on the home front, but soldiers abroad also used it for everything from military strategy to moral support. The art form of music influenced the culture of the Vietnam War era more than most musical eras have ever impacted their respective cultures.