He was 17 when he joined Boyzone, having answered an advertisement placed by local entrepreneur Louis Walsh. The fast-talking Walsh had observed the huge success of Take That (an outfit itself modelled on American boyband New Kids On the Block) and was seized with the urge to launch an Irish equivalent. After auditioning 300 hopeful applicants, including future Hollywood star Colin Farrell, Walsh settled on a prototype six-piece line-up. Only a day after their formation, the group were hastily shoved in front of the cameras on RTÉ's The Late Late Show, dancing to a pre-recorded backing track, in a performance that later on brought blushes to the participants' faces. After some reshuffling, Boyzone settled into a stable five-piece format, featuring Gately alongside Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy.
As good old Mr. Sinatra said, “If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere.” Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was the only child of Sicilian immigrants who moved to the states to make a better life for their family. At a young age Sinatra loved music and was influenced by many of the artist of his time such as Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday. As a teenager, he dropped out of high school and began to sing at local night clubs. Radio exposure brought him to the attention of bandleader Harry James, with whom Sinatra made his first recordings, including "All or Nothing at All."
First, he signed with Atlantic Records after 3 years with Warner Bros. Records ("Wiz Khalifa" April 06, 2013). Later in the year, Khalfa released his first single with Atlantic, Black and Yellow ("Black and Yellow" April 09, 2013). While the song went triple platinum, some think that this is when he began to sell out. He started making music to top charts and become radio station hits instead of his more uncensored style that fans had grown to love. In March of 2011, Wiz released his 3rd studio album Rolling Papers ("Rolling Papers (Wiz Khalifa album)" March 24, 2013).
From his hair to his record breaking career, everything this boy touches turns to gold. Justin Bieber shows how easy it is for the media to influence the outcome of someone’s popularity and professional career. It is a common theme amongst these teen stars to create a persona that makes them larger than life idols. In order to understand the icon that Justin Bieber has become, it is important to understand who he is and where he came from. He was born in Stratford, Ontario to his mom Pattie Mallette, who had him when she was just eighteen years old.
USU1330 Creative Arts – Spring 2015 WORKSHEET #3: Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber SUBMISSION DATE: Friday February 27th Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the most successful popular composers of the last 40 years. He has created some of the most famous and popular productions ever seen on the musical stage including Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, Cats, Starlight Express, and The Phantom of the Opera. He has received many awards during his career including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Tony, and an Olivier. This worksheet is designed for you to undertake your own research into the history and background of Lloyd Webber’s career and so aid you in answering the following questions. 1.
He started writing lyrics in his High School where he also performed at concerts, the concert led to him being signend with Atron Gregory who set him up as a roadie and backup dancer with the young rap group Digital Underground in 1990. Soon people saw his talent and Tupac started rapping on features but his first Solo Album 2Pacalypse did not went well at all. In 1993 him and his friends, including Big Syke formed the group "Thug Life". The group released their only album Thug Life: Volume 1 which went gold and Tupac became known as one of the best rappers in the game. Shakur was also part in the East Coast – West Coast hip hop rivalry in the early 90's where he got involved after the 1994 shooting.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most innovative musical composers and performers of his time. He was an inspired composer, who would work ardently to produce music from within. It was as if he could not help himself; his passion and drive were unrivaled. His Father, who recognized the uncanny musical ability of his son, pushed his talents among the aristocrats, where he was often hired to compose works privately. His astuteness with his son’s abilities made him the 18th century equivalent of a modern day pop star (Bazza).
Worsham 1 Worsham 1 Vivian Worsham Mrs. Rakers LA2 Due October 22nd The Success of Miley Cyrus “It is those who are successful, in other words, who are most likely to be given the kinds of special opportunities that lead to further success” (Gladwell, 30). This quote about success goes along very well with the story of Miley Cyrus, the famous actor and singer, and how she became successful. Even though Miley is a fabulous singer and a great actor, those are not the only reasons for her great success. Miley is successful because she got many opportunities that other kids didn’t have and has many has gained many of practice because she started so young. Miley Ray Cyrus was born on November 23rd, 1992, and her parents are Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus (Miley Cyrus Biography, 1).
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992)[2] is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. Her career has expanded into the music industry; Gomez is the lead singer and founder of the pop band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which has released three RIAA Gold certified studio albums, Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down, spawned three RIAA Platinum certified singles, "Naturally", "Who Says" and "Love You Like a Love Song" and charted four No. 1 Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
Musicals were top movies in hollywood for more than 40 years and today still are a popular thing to create. People just enjoy having Music, Singing and acting all in one. From Musical Movies came great Composers and lyricist such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, Alan Menken. Music in modern day movies is used as a background focus and enhances the emotion of content in the action that is happening between characters. There are many great modern composers such as Hans Zimmer, Michael Giacchino, and Danny Elfman.