Merle Haggard was born on April 6‚ 1937‚ in Bakersfield‚ California. Merle was the son of a railroad worker‚ and he grew up in a box car with his family that they had made into their home. His father died in 1945‚ which forced his mother to leave Merle and his siblings for work. After these events happened‚ Haggard became a rebellious teen and had a criminal record. Around that same time‚ Merle became aware that he had a musical talent: he was teaching himself to play guitar. He had inherited
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Music has been a way for artists and listeners to spread their message‚ values‚ and beliefs through song. Progressive Rock had more influence on its listeners in American society in the late 1960’s than music prior to this time. Rock and Roll in the 1950’s and early 1960’s was more about the sound of the music and having fun. The emergence of progressive rock changed all of that. Progressive rock was more serious with a message and meaning in its songs and lyrics. The late 1960’s was a difficult
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The Smashing Pumpkins have been one of the most successful bands to come out of the alternative scene of the late 1980s-early 1990s. With singer Billy Corgan’s distinctive voice as the cornerstone of their sound‚ the band has a reputation for being highly experimental with their instrumentation. Hitting it big with their albums Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness‚ their music has only gotten more creative. Corgan made history with the band’s latest undertaking‚ Teargarden by
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The 1960s were one of the most creative periods in modern man’s history. Whether it was due to experimentation with drugs or anger over the Vietnam War‚ the 1960s were an overwhelming decade. The Assassinations of JFK and MLK shocked the US. The Beatles came across the pond and changed music forever. Although there were several tragic setbacks‚ civil rights made an amazing amount of progress‚ eventually culminating in the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964‚ which made it illegal to discriminate
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The rise to fame of The Beatles coincided with the spread of the American subculture that was known as the Hippie Movement‚ decided as a sexual revolution that encouraged ‘free love’. This 1960s revolution was also strongly felt in Britain as The Beatles brought this cultures to the forefront of the entertainment industry. This is observed in the lyrics of their titular song‚ “Why Don’t We Do it in the Road?”‚ a blatant encouragement for people to express themselves as they wished. Furthermore‚ before
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Music The Voice of A Generation John Lennon’s music impacted the war movement in the 1960. As musicians‚ our duty is to carry today’s influence‚ even if we are not directly trying to do so. The art we release through our art form directly impacts the listeners in powerful ways. Today’s youth and adolescents of our society prove how powerful words and music can be. John Lennon a man ahead of his own time Born 9th October 1940 Died the 8th of December. John Lennon Co Founder and former member of the
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Sex‚ drugs and Rock and Roll‚ this saying goes along with the music industry like peas in a pod‚ but never has it had more of a literal meaning than it did in the free loving 1960s. Many of the greatest rock bands and rock artists in history were forged out of the 60s‚ which culminated in 1969 with a festival of peace‚ love and happiness in a time of war. Rock and Roll was a release from war tension in the 1960s. Many "Hippies" protested the Vietnam War. Many of these protests were met with
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Norwegian Wood Analysis Rory Say “Norwegian Wood” first appeared on The Beatles’ sixth full length album‚ Rubber Soul‚ which was released December 3rd‚ 1965. Not only is the song unique in the context of the album‚ but it is an example of one of The Beatles’ more experimental tracks. Written primarily by John Lennon‚ it was in fact George Harrison’s idea to use a sitar during the recording‚ which is the instrument that makes the song so recognizable‚ and also marks the first time a sitar was
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Bob Dylan is maybe one of the most famous rock n’ roll writer/singer in the 1970’s to the 1980’s. His songs were‚ considered by the public‚ really good‚ and some of the best. But unfortunately some kids have never heard of him in their life. Bob Dylan wrote and composed songs that changed the world of music with cultural rock n’ roll‚ creating a passion for music that was loved by many. Bob Dylan’s passion for music started when “he began writing poems at the age of ten”(galegroup.com). Then he
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From my early childhood‚ all the way until now and I am sure to the future and beyond I have been fascinated by music. I have loved to listening to‚ playing‚ singing‚ and writing music as well. I can vividly remember when I was very young in our family room we had a stereo and my family and I would dance and play along to music. I specifically remember The Beatles and The Eagles. I had a small plastic snare drum that I use to use until sadly I stepped on it. Both of my Uncles played music and were
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