Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Mississippi, but later moved with his parents to Tennessee. He was influenced by the pop and country music of the time, but was also influenced by the gospel music at his church. He got his first guitar when he was eleven, and used it to win a talent show, which was his first musical success. After he graduated high school, he worked a number of jobs while trying to pursue his musical dreams. His career began with a Suns Record label in 1954 when he
of the experiences humans have gone through; every era is accompanied by its own music that reflects on the lives of the people during that time period. Throughout the years musicians have created beautiful works of arts that have contributed to society by delivering messages or by simply entertaining masses. Billie Holiday Billie Holiday, a famous jazz singer, was born in Baltimore on April 7, 1915 (Margolick). In 1933, John Hammond, a producer, was fascinated by Holiday’s singing style after hearing
They Can’t Stop, They Won’t Stop Media has always had an impact on society. From the glamorous movie stars of the 50s to the spunky and colorful celebrities of the 90s, celebrity symbols and performances have held constant relevance. Television has been a major factor in what society is exposed to since it’s introduction in the 50s. A performance by Elvis Presley in 1957 on The Ed Sullivan Show was infamous for being censored, and it draws many similarities to Miley Cyrus’ performance at the