let it be”. “Here comes the sun”. These household phrases are all attributed to one band: The Beatles. Considered the most successful recording artists of all time, this band is one that has transformed the music industry, revolutionized popular culture, and in essence, changed the world. The most important criteria to focus on while evaluating The Beatles as a musical group are innovation, influence, popularity/success and relevance today. Innovation is one of the most important things for a
Evolution of Music: The Influence on Cultural Events Music is a form of expression that the use of words alone can never achieve. Music is a narrator 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
Collectively known as The Beatles, they are one of the most important if not the most important band in modern music. They were mostly famous for playing pop music and being the first ever ‘boy band” but a more in-depth and interesting view of The Beatles was how each member incorporated their own love of music, influences and experiences into the 275 songs that they released. George Harrison was arguably the driving force of the early Beatles sound. His obesssion with American Rockabilly music can
The Beatles, and many others had a great influence in society. Their style of music and performance caught the attention of millions, and their lyrics eventually became the beliefs of these fans. These lyrics inspired thoughts of freedom from social norms and anti-war activity, as represented through excessive drug abuse and peace protests. The style of rock n roll in the 1960s triggered new thoughts and a new way of life during that decade. Every rock band in the 60s had a distinct influence on
Music has always been a way of expression in any culture. It is the way that music can convey meaning behind lyric and sound. Rock and roll was no exception to this idea. The social and even political issues of the past century helped develop the style into what it is today. Musical greats like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles offered important roles to the development of rock and roll. They not only influenced styles, but also the way that things were done. Rock and roll music’s development
Being an artist means expressing oneself in a way that they feel is the best way to express how one feels. Does this mean that sometimes expressing yourself can go a little bit too far or be a little bit too extreme when it comes to music ? Music has always been the same it’s just that now rappers and other artist do a little extra for more attention
but also emerged as a result of stiff societal norms in the 1950’s. In addition to this, psychedelics became a refuge for many who did not fit
to present day, in order to explain how popular music has developed in the past 65 years. First ill talk about Rock and Roll music of the 1950’s, then through to 1960’s psychedelic rock, Funk of the 1970’s to1990’s, and a change at the end to Dubstep in the 2000’s. 1950’s Rock’n’Roll In Cleveland, Ohio a radio DJ named Alan Freed starts up his "Moondog Show" where he platys up-tempo rhythm & blues hits, but aims his show beyond the traditional african-american audience, both white and black teenagers
of sex, drugs, and rock “n” roll. However, the period was significantly more complicated and historically substantial than simply its relaxed attitude towards sex, drugs, and musical content. Despite the illustrious history of the 1960s, the drug culture in particular has suffered serious inaccuracies in its historical representation. History has branded LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) in particular as a drug used by hippies simply for its hedonistic effect. However, LSD was actually more commonly
“Music can change the world because it can change people” (Bono). History is part who we are as a world, nation, and individuals; it is important to know what changed history and to know how we got to where we are now, and music tells the story of our past. Protest songs of the sixties inspired people to change the world and speak out when they had no voice. These songs had a unity and sense of togetherness held together by the voices of artists such as Bob Dylan. These songs put life in motion and