Throughout music history there have been many influential song writers, producers, and musicians. Each leaving their piece in history. Although many famous, no musician quite left their mark and shaped the way Rock N' Roll is today, like Jimi Hendrix did. Today, ill cover three major sections of Jimi Hendrix’s life. These three phases include his early life, his actual career, and his young, tragic death.
Eddie Van Halen is a Dutch-America guitarist, songwriter and producer, he is known as the lead guitarist of the band Van Halen, this band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Stewart, 2010) Eddie is one of the most respected and loved guitar players of his generation, and now is mentioned among the greats like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Eddie is known for his advanced performing and recording styles in blues-based rock, tapping, strong and powerful solos ad high frequency feedback; he is also know for energetic and acrobatic stage performances. Second to Jimi Hendrix, he has been described as one of the most influential, original and talented guitarist of the 20th century. (Hagar,
Living Dead Day to day, millions of deaths occur around the world. We have come to accept it, as it happens to us all and we cannot stop it; we are simply dead, or we are alive. Perhaps the one exception to this rule is Tupac. For years, the death of popular rap artist Tupac has been on the fence. First he was declared dead, and then alive, and even now his status continues to be debated.
He received the most applause of all the acts, won the talent show, and even performed and encore. Most people know that the king of rock 'n' roll was Elvis Presley, but do they know when he died? On August 16, 1977, at 3:30 PM he was pronounced dead, due to a heart attack, according to the Washington Post. He accomplished many things in music, some that people never would have thought of. At the age of 42 he was at the peak of his career, or so he thought.
Ozzy's band had actually was originally called the “Blizzard of Ozz”. Ozzy's biggest financial success was the creation of “Ozzfest”. Ozzfest was a concert for metal fans all around, and for any other bands that wanted to come check him out. Ozzy Osbourne was a gothic metal head, who had inspired many people around the world. Later on he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Later when their band spread around they received the description of “snobbish soul band.” Bluesology had many offers to be signed to a lot of record companies. After trying to become a lead singer for quite some time and not getting what he wanted, John quit the band and decided to go solo. He has always wanted to be a lead vocalist but seemed to always get shot down in every opportunity
They are just two of the millions of people who have perished from using tobacco. Babe Ruth passed away many years before there was any knowledge of the detrimental effects of tobacco and by the time it was discovered
Michael Streissguth offers insight into the experiences and thoughts of three influential and successful country music artists with immense detail in, Outlaw. The story collects how Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson came to be successful in Nashville and the struggles they had along the way. It included various quotes, memories, and assorted bits of philosophical and biographical believes shared from interviews and acquired research. Outlaw is more than a peculiar, captivating assortment of biographical facts. It is unique because the book brings in the voices of various stars of country and the renegades of Nashville, which add texture and context.
He was believed to have been killed by his best friend. This Huge story can affect all of our lives because it is the first murder in this town in 26 years! I believe that this story has rocked us all quite steady.
Rock Stars Elvis Presley * Elvis Presley’s genres are rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel and R&B * Elvis wasn’t just a musician he was also an actor * He was born on January 6 1935 and died at age 42 in August 16 1977 * Has in identical twin brother named Jesse Garon Presley * On his supposed first performance he got overwhelmed by stage fright and didn’t go * On March 24 1958 Elvis was inducted to the US army * One of his famous songs is “Jailhouse Rock” * Was one of the most famous rock stars of the 20th century * Referred to as the ‘King of Rock’ * Was one of the most important figures of the 20th century The Bee Gees * Was originally made up of three brothers Barry,