When a person is famous just about every aspect of his or her life is watched by everyone. It is through this that a person will form his or her own styles around his or her favorite celebrity. For example Jay-Z married the enchanting Beyonce Knowles and gave her a ring worth 5 million dollars as her wedding ring. He personally knowns The President Barack H. Obama and supports him at his campaigns. Obama stated “Every time I
Josh Fowler Perry Per5 Elvis was a musical sensation of his era. Everyone knew who he was and till this day many people remember him as being the King of Rock and Roll. He paved the way for many future stars of rock and roll. Elvis change the music as we know it. But what made Elvis so popular?
Artists like Bill Haley who produced Rock Around the Clock and Elvis Presley were popular. Elvis tapped into the young teen market and thrilled audiences with this original styles, hip gyrating, and ‘bad boy’ image. Fashion in the 1950s Young Women’s wear – influenced by the rock ‘n’ roll craze. Full skirts in bright colours became popular. Skirts and pants were pinched in at the waist to emphasise the waist and bust.
When you think of the moonwalk, which is the person that first comes to mind? Hmm well possibly the famous Michael Jackson by chance? He made a huge difference on this world and still today people look back to the achievements he achieved. Michael Jackson was very well known for performing at such a young age, he became one of the best performers of all time. He showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions (A+E Television Networks, LLC).
The media and Radio exploded into homes and started woman into believing they could be just like their favorite celebrity or at least gossip about them in the tabloids. And while many of the dances and fashion trends of the times were extreme and outlandish, the lasting impact on culture that jazz during the Roaring Twenties contributed in culture and in fashion has lasted on down to modern times as well. No wonder why it was definitely roaring! Works Cited Ritter, Steven E. "The Roaring 20s." American Record Guide 2000: 241-.
show “Sara Palin’s Alaska” she is bound to attract more followers, her opening night net 5 million plus viewers. It’s self evident that her supporters will follow her any ware. With that said her critics say that this is the explanation for her daughter Bristol Palin’s sudden rise to fame and fortune in this seasons Dancing with the Stars. The accusation that Bristol who is not a dancer, nor a star, is being purpled thru the competition by the Tea party. The media claims that Bristol Palin’s camp and the Tea Party are feeding the voting system with false Email address votes.
During the 1960’s most of the airtime on the family household was devoted to music and rock & roll was the most popular genre. The Beatles, Elvis, Smokey Robinson and Jimi Hendrix were taking over the radio’s and the Aussies couldn’t get enough of these rock stars. This type of music was aimed at teenagers and young adults and opened the eyes of many teenagers around Australia. When the Barbie doll was released in America and was going to be brought over here they said in the add on TV about how many people are buying them in America making them an instant hit because the Americans like it. The same thing happened with slot cars once Australia kids heard that Americans like them they were a hit here too.
Elvis was also knows for his unique hairstyle and the “rocker” clothes he wore. After his appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show produced high ratings and radio request, these type of performers pretty much became lucrative for television and radio. In the late ‘50’s the TV producers and host, along with disc jockeys that once deemed this music as filth, now promoted it since it was now
Nicole Tomy THE HISTORY OF AMERICA’S MOST MONUMENTAL MUSICIAN Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. From an early age, Elvis was constantly surrounded by music which evolved into a lifelong career. Elvis’ talent allowed him to soar to the top of the music business and gain millions of fans. He had an immense effect on the musical society because he influenced legends such as Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Although Elvis seemed to be an extraordinary role model, the underlying truth was that Elvis was a heavy drug and alcohol user and allowed sexual gyrations to dominate his performances.
The 1950’s were a time of innovation and optimism. After breaking through the Great Depression and emerging victorious from World War II, Americans were confident in their nation and hopeful for the future. We were becoming a nation of consumers, and innovations in communication allowed us to develop trends and a mainstream popular culture. A new demographic, the teenager, was becoming a dominant force in American society, especially in steering the music industry. All of this optimism and forward thinking was apparent in the music industry of the decade.