Arthur, Texas. Her parents were Dorothy and Seth Joplin. When she was young, she was a social outcast. At a young age, she also fell in love with music. She sang in her local church choir and showed signs of an promising performer. She was drawn to the blues, mainly artist Leadbelly, Bessie Smithy and Big Mama Thornton. (“Janis Joplin”) She had this rebellious soul because she wore some men shirts and tight/short skirts. Because of that, she became the target of teasing and a popular subject of rumors
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Armstrong accepted the invitation and began playing with Oliver. His first recorded solo, “Chimes Blues”, was recorded on April 5, 1923 with Oliver. (Biography) Armstrong then married the female pianist in the band Lillian Hardin in 1924. Hardin felt that Oliver was holding Armstrong back, so she made him cut ties and join the Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra
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In the early 1990’s, grunge music was a staple in the music industry. Grunge music mostly consisted of alternative rock roots, however it created a culture that normal rock did not have. Although originally based in Seattle, grunge quickly spread through the U.S. and even globally within a few years, thus creating a global following. Stereotypically speaking, the following mostly consisted of people who rejected mainstream culture and music ideologies, wore ripped jeans and flannels, Converse, and
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As the 1960s rolled in, the first generation of children born after the “baby boom” generation, were socially and culturally hard to keep up with. They would ignore their parents old standard of living in favor of the rock & roll, rhythm & blues lifestyle. British rock band the Beatles was a huge inspiration for the way they dressed and the colors they wore. This change in style affectively changed the designs of magazines, posters and advertising. Even music outlets altered their appearances in
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Country music is a unique and traditional type of music. It combines many different genres, and it blends them all into one great genre. Country music takes beats of rock and roll, it takes the soul of the good ole drinking music, and it takes the heart of old gospel... Country music will always be, no matter what people think, the "real" music that tells the "real" story. The style of country music is very unique. It really doesn't beat around the bush. It tells you straight up what the artist
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well-known Rag instrumentalist who sold over 20 million records. Another female in Ragtime was May Aufderheide. She was said to be one of the most famous female Rag composers. Some of her best works included “The Thriller,” “Richmond Rag,” ”Dusty,” and “Blue Ribbon Rag.” In 1920 Ragtime began to fade because there was a new music style that people were listening to: jazz. In the 1940s many jazz groups started to use Ragtime in their repertoire, and Ragtime became well-known again. In the 1950s a variety
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crafted lyrics, witty banter, soulful style and ability to perform country, blues, gospel and other American grown genres with subtle sophistication. One of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge onto the 80’s music scene, his country roots didn’t quite fit his eclectic style. Classifying the type of music Lovett plays is nearly impossible. Though the genre is considered country, he incorporates jazz, blues and big band sound to tell his quirky stories through his music. Sam Hurwitt
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At the end of World War II, popular culture in Australia have been strongly influenced by America during the 1950s, and overtime became richer than ever where communications and transport technology was advancing rapidly. Not only this but America have also influenced Australians in music, radio, television film and fashion. Australian music during the 1950s was heavily influenced from American music, where individuals fell in love with American-style rock 'n' roll. In 1955, American Bill Haley's
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The Orange Sidewalk (Rough Draft) It was a chilly day in September, quiet as most days, as there usually isn't a lot of activity in this neighborhood. Besides the neighborhood kids walking to the recreation center and a few passing cars, the streets and sidewalks were only filled with orange and yellow leaves falling off the trees. I spent the last year and a half sitting on my front porch watching the other kids enjoy their water fights in the summer or snowball fights in the winter. Most days
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live at the CLUB EBONY nite club. Vendors get their booths set up all kinds of activites are displayed such as gospel music, reggae, and blue and of course country and pop. Its a very interesting festival because for the last 4 years I have worked at the Club Ebony which is B.B.KING CLUB he purchase it from Mary F. Shephed the Queen of the Juke Joint Blues, she has owned the club until 2005 when she had a stroke and her health start failing her she sold the club to B.B.KING, and he donated it
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