Essays Tagged: "The Rolling Stones"

The most meaninful experience of my life.

For many people the most meaningful experience of their lives is well defined, clear and concise. One given occurren ... defined, clear and concise. One given occurrence, at a given time and in a clear setting can change the meaning of life for a person.One late night I sat down in a quiet room in my house to think abou ... erson.One late night I sat down in a quiet room in my house to think about my personal experiences, the only sound in the house came from an old mantel clock, which I like to keep wound and on time. I ...

(4 pages) 435 1 4.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

A brief history of led zeppeln, and it's musical impact

Tell someone to name a band from the 1960s and '70s and you could probably listen to a dozen answers before hearing the same one twic ... a dozen answers before hearing the same one twice. The overwhelming amount of talent squeezed into these two decades has produced some of the most popular, most powerful, and in some cases, the most ... e of the most popular, most powerful, and in some cases, the most bizarre music ever. Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley ...

(5 pages) 65 0 3.9 Oct/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Comparison of the Beatles "A hard days night" to Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock".

In February of 1964 four boys from Liverpool, England played on the Ed Sullivan Show and with them began the British Invasion. They of course were the Beatles. On t ... the British Invasion. They of course were the Beatles. On the heels of the Beatles came bands like the Rolling Stones, Herman and the Hermits, the Who, and the Yardbirds to name a few. The Beatles be ... an and the Hermits, the Who, and the Yardbirds to name a few. The Beatles began a phenomenon within their marketing appeal. In 1960, Elvis came back to his fans and appeared in a show with Frank Sinat ...

(6 pages) 73 0 2.7 May/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling stones owned Rock & Roll music starting from in the 60's till now. From the time the ... & Roll music starting from in the 60's till now. From the time they started the individuals of the band have made the band great through it's accomplishments and struggles. The 5 members of the b ... Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts helped define hard rock in the 60's and many years after words. The Rolling Stones had a difficult start and its first couple s ...

(6 pages) 36 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Generation Y

Throughout time, the United States has gone through a variety of generations. The history of generations from the twe ... erations from the twentieth century on till today, according to professor Embree, starts from 1900. The first generation until 1945, called the traditional generation, raised ninety five million peopl ... 45, called the traditional generation, raised ninety five million people. The following generation, the baby boom, followed World War II raising eighty million until 1964 when the birth control pill w ...

(3 pages) 113 1 5.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Sex and rock

Through the 20th century, music has influenced the sexual views/tendencies ofthe American youth. Simon Frith ... the sexual views/tendencies ofthe American youth. Simon Frith's essay, 'Rock and Sexuality' depicts the changesbetween the early 1920's, where women began too free themselves from thesuppressed views ... 0's, where women began too free themselves from thesuppressed views held by the generation prior to them concerning marriage andsexuality, right till the mid 1970's where after going through a rock an ...

(3 pages) 114 1 4.5 Apr/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

First Amendment and Music Censorship

The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights exists because the Founders of our country understood the ... of Rights exists because the Founders of our country understood the importance of free expression. The First Amendment states "Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of ... ress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . ." (Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution 17). One of the ways the American people use this ...

(5 pages) 67 2 4.7 May/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

An example of how to write a "Compare and Contrast" essay

The Beatles vs. The Rolling StonesThere are several great bands which have entered the musical histo ... nesThere are several great bands which have entered the musical history of our age. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones definitely are amongst them. They have managed to spread their music and lyrics a ... nitely are amongst them. They have managed to spread their music and lyrics all over the world, and there is hardly anyone who hasn't heard of them. It is, however, hard to decide which one of these t ...

(2 pages) 45 0 3.0 May/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

Rock and Roll Isn't The Same As it Used to be

Rock music is definately not the same as it used to be. Rock music has changed a great deal from the sixties until now. Each deca ... deal from the sixties until now. Each decade had a different spin on rock music. You have Elvis in the sixties, which he is the king of rock. In the seventies there is a lot of bands such as The Roll ... eventies there is a lot of bands such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimmi Hendrix, etc. Even the eighties weren't too shabby, if you ask me. Today's rock is nothing like decades from the past.L ...

(4 pages) 20 0 4.5 Sep/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

What Can you learn from Source A about the impact of the Beatles in the 1960's?

Source A shows the extreme hysteria and passion that some people in the sixties showed towards the Beatles. The Bea ... ople in the sixties showed towards the Beatles. The Beatles' very existence ruled people's lives to the extent that they wanted to grasp every opportunity to watch their every movement and appearance. ... to grasp every opportunity to watch their every movement and appearance. The indications were that the Beatles were regarded as personalities full of colour, "cool, hip, smart, lippy, charming and fu ...

(9 pages) 35 0 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Bringing an NHL Team To Saskatchewan

When the Winnipeg Jets folded in 1996 there was a void left in the prairies. Saskatchewanians and Manitob ... a void left in the prairies. Saskatchewanians and Manitobans alike were unsure of where to go with their loyalties. Saskatchewan has been known for its love affair with hockey and has produced such N ... ts love affair with hockey and has produced such National Hockey League (NHL) stars as Gordie Howe, Theoren Fluery, and 2007 Stanley Cup winner and Regina native Ryan Getzlaf. An NHL team in Saskatche ...

(4 pages) 2262 0 3.0 Nov/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Persuasive Writing

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What has the power to make you get up and move, to both inspire you and enrage you? Rock, rap, "pop", country ... our past, or reminded you of someone? Chances are you were listening to music that fell into one of the two most popular categories, rock or pop. Both rock and pop can be considered movements in socie ... , rock or pop. Both rock and pop can be considered movements in society, however the motivation for these movements were on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Also another thing that they have in comm ...

(4 pages) 12 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Short Bio on Cecil Beaton Photographer from the 20th century.

is in house portrait studio to high fashion portraits portrayed in Vogue, Cecil Beaton has captured the inner beauty of the world's most famous people and events known to the 20th century. Cecil Beato ... ly with his collection of photographs, post cards, and snap shots taken during family vacations. At the early age of 20 Cecil exposed himself to the world of fashion by agreeing to publish his photogr ...

(1 pages) 2472 0 1.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

UC sample essay

portant to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?I sat at my desk brainstorming which direction to go in composing my first beat. ... eurs to produce music - and I was hooked. My fingers were tapping, adding an imaginary drum stem to the composition. I worked tirelessly, playing with the infinite choices of instruments to create mel ...

(2 pages) 6 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies