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    song I have chosen for this project is David Bowie’s salutation to Glitter Rock (Glam Rock)‚ “Rebel Rebel”‚ released on the 1974 album “Diamond Dogs”. This essay aims to give some observations into the phonic elements of the song and how these are pertinent to the social‚ economic and technological context in which it was produced and released‚ underlining the its connection with its musical genre. David Bowie is a British rock personality‚ well renowned for his chameleon-like artistic transformations

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    1. What was it about the "counterculture" of Rock ’n’ Roll that drove both parents and media commentators such as Jeff Greenfield to claim that "Rock ’n’ Roll was vile‚ elemental‚ savage‚ and dripping with sex"? In the era of which Rock ’n’ Roll began to develop was a time where tradition were very important‚ meaning when something new tried to change those traditions it scared many people. A large majority that was affected by Rock ’n’ Roll were teenagers and the music influenced many of

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    Dylan Morganstein Inart 116 Essay 1 Position Paper Rock and Roll as a Melting Pot Black artists indeed were “robbed” black of their music‚ credit for their contributions made‚ and their just due. The main problem was shown through their recordings made by other artists who ended up profiting tremendously. All in all‚ African Americans contribute a huge influence on rock and roll. One of the greatest contributions that came from the African Americans had to be the blues. It doesn’t matter what instrument

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    Rock and Roll Essay Outline Rock and Roll: How did Canada’s rock and roll scene reflect Canada’s changing in societal values from the 1950’s through to the 1970’s? Thesis Statement: The changing in societal values from the 1950’s through to the 1970’s was strongly reflected by Canada’s rock and roll scene‚ music that was inspiring and connecting with youth was what was making adults judge them because of there interest‚ which only mad them more inspired to prove them wrong and accomplish all that

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    Rock and roll has developed a long way throughout the years from a dance craze in the 1950’s to a political and cultural landscape that is recognized worldwide. Rock and roll has come to define the roots of teenage rebellion‚ people who don’t follow the norms‚ and have disrespect for authority. The style of rock and roll itself is a melting pot of music‚ a combination of sounds that include jazz‚ country‚ blues‚ ragtime‚ gospel‚ swing‚ classical‚ and ethnic music. It can be a simple variation of

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    sounds have unified Americans during tough times‚ provided an escape in times of need‚ and have defined America on a global scale. More specifically‚ America’s Rock and Roll genre‚ coming at a time when Americans desperately needed an upbeat rhythm‚ was an avenue for merging cultures and exploration as well as progressive expression. Rock and Roll’s roots cultivated when a sense of restlessness‚ in relation to the musical genres available‚ permeated through the American public. War had brought individuals

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    Rock and Roll on Drugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Excelsior College Author Note This paper is being prepared for The History of Rock And Roll‚ MUS210‚ taught by Dr. Brack May. Abstract Throughout all of history people have been using and experimenting with drugs especially artists and musicians. Numerious musician have reluctantly admitted to or actually proclaimed their use of drugs. The general conscious of these “artists” is that their drug use has unlocked a higher level of creativity. As trendsetters

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    Rock n’ Roll. Have you heard of it? Well‚ it came from the decade of the nine-teen fifties. That is not the only popular event in the decade. The nine-teen fifties had many other important and interesting events that occurred. That is why the nine-teen fifties are the greatest decade of the twentieth century. It is not just because the cool events occurred‚ but the affect it has on life today. The greatest decade of the twentieth century was the nine-teen fifties because it was the start of abolishing

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    Question 1   (1 point) Brackett‚ Chapter 11: Independent (Indie) record labels are often able to take chances that major labels cannot.  Why?  Student response: Percent Value Student e Respons Answer  Choices a. Low  talent &  recording  costs for  indie  labels 0.0% b. Indie  labels set  up their  distributio n  carefully  (identified  their key  demogra phic and  distributio n areas  and only  sent  material  to those  disc  jockeys  and radio  stations) c. Major  labels 

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    Jonathan Moak English Comp 1 First Essay Over my last 19 years of life‚ I have seen drastic changes of improvement in technology that has helped in different ways. Ever since I can remember‚ the beginning days of when I first started using the small electronic baby toys that taught me the alphabet‚ numbers‚ colors‚ and much more. Today‚ I have many young cousins that play with the same type of machines‚ and I can see the way young kids are learning so easily because they are having fun with

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