John Lennon Being A Hero

John Lennon is most known for helping shape and create one of the most iconic bands ever, The Beatles. What some people do not know, is John Lennon also made many other great contributions to society, music, and world culture. Lennon is considered to be a hero and a legend. Not only did he influence many generations with his music, but he allowed his voice to be heard in his music. Lennon could also be considered a tragic hero, considering he let his arrogance and drug use get in his way.

In the early 60s, Britain was known in America for essentially the Queen and tea. However, that all changed in February of 1964 when the Beatles touched down on American soil for the first time. Their first hop across the pond was no ordinary endeavor, as most British boy bands or performers had a hard time making it in the states. However, their venture to visit The Ed Sullivan Show ultimately changed America’s future. From that point forward, Americans began on their journey to find hope and expression through the Beatles’ music and their influence. In present day America, it is hard to imagine a day that passes by without the media mentioning the British Royal Family, the famous British supermodel, Cara Delavigne, or the British pop band, One Direction. However, most of these British obsessions wouldn’t be as prevalent in America today if it weren’t for the Beatles appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show or the pop culture phenomenon that ensued thereafter. If one thing is for certain, the Beatles invasion into the U.S. masked ambivalent socioeconomic affairs in the early ‘60s and accelerated the change in American pop culture.

John lennon was a very unique and different artist. He often wrote socially disturbing songs that had drawn attention from the public. His songs were often described as “introspective”, “spiritual”and advocated positivity amongst one another.

This picture is a perfect portrayal of celebrity culture in today’s era. The desire to be virtually ‘connected’ and share everything in one’s life is the new trend. And this has resulted from the constant competition from the new community of ‘microcelebrities’, which is based on achieving fame through broadcasting oneself through media. One of the demeaning aspect of the picture is the lack of genuineness and enforcement of stylish lifestyle on the audience which makes it loose the emotional quotient.

Have you ever wondered what influences us to behave the way we do? Look a certain way? Or even looked for an explanation to what causes us to apply a certain perspective regarding personal and controversial issues? One of the answers to these questions may revolve around the influence we absorb from celebrities. A definitive term for celebrity is an iconic figure to a category or group who has achieved success in one or multiple aspects of their lives. As a result, these individuals have drawn in publicity and fame. Over the years with the advances in media and other forms of communication, celebrities have become topics of discussion worldwide, rather if it’s at school, with colleagues or at the dinner table, it is fair to say that

In regard to the historical context in which this seventh album was released, the not so long post war economy resulted in a baby boom generation which” began to reject the values of their parents, instead experimenting with Alternative lifestyles and political activism.” [1] The Beatles’ phenomenal fame came as an entire generation

Celebrities are everywhere in the news, the latest gossip appears in the weekly magazines without fail. Whether they be an actor, athlete, dancer, designer, model, singer or just rich; there is someone out there who is watching that person like a hawk, not letting a single breath go unnoticed. Such is the life of the rich and famous, under the incessant gaze of journalists and the paparazzi. Lives that many people take a great interest in and admire to the point where others would liken this great interest and admiration to a cult-like worship of celebrities. This is a brief description of what I think to be celebrity culture.

An important question to ask is if John Lennon’s image will survive her death and continue to be of influence and earn income for the estate. A further determination is how well dead celebrity estates weather attacks against the celebrity image. For example, the image of Johnny Cash became implicated in the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia in July 2017. A white supremacist was filmed wearing a Johnny Cash t-shirt. The Cash estate quickly condemned the incident, but further association between Johnny Cash and White Supremacy occurred, such as the re-discovery of a song Cash wrote, “God Bless General Lee.” Recalling the mention of Bowers and Grey in the literature review, that—“as popular icons, musicians may often come to represent larger ideological constructs rather than individuals. After death, this process of representation can become complex and revisions in their narrative can be viewed as attacks upon the ideals they represent” (2005, 117)—how long does the resilience of the image last and how long does it endure? There is already evidence that the image of Elvis Presley is on the wane, most likely because his fans are dying and the pull

Music is the most mysterious of all the arts. Music can express the subtlest movements of the soul, beyond the word. In my opinion, music is everywhere, where the human soul lives, you only need to hear it. That is why I decided to write about my favorite singer John Lennon. The fate of the most famous of the four members of the “Beatles” continues to attract attention. His music and lifestyle had and continue to have an impact on young people of different countries. The life and works of Lennon reflect the spiritual quest of a generation. What is more, many consider him a person whose heart and musical talent has served the cause of peace and against violence.

The world’s evils, including terrorism and the overthrowing of power, are all caused through fear. John Lennon knew this, and he taciturnly showing his ambition towards true peace. Born in Liverpool in October 9th 1940, he quickly became lauded by the world through his works as one of the 4 members of The Beatles. After the band’s fallout, however, John took a path that differed from the other members, Paul, George, and Ringo (Richard). After the famous breakup of a band that would be remembered for decades to come, he went on a path with his wife and muse Yoko Ono where they delved into their beliefs. In 1971 John released “Imagine”, which can be said to have been the greatest song by a Beatles member yet, with its simplicity and its subtle

The discourse of authenticity in mass music culture has consistently been a recurring topic; from the mid-1960s onwards, the rise of rock n’ roll intensified a strong culture explicitly concerned with the authenticity of musical artists.1 Remaining increasingly valued, a certain popular music approach emerged, privileging anti-commercial, direct relationships between the autonomous act and its audience 2 over manufactured, commoditized acts mediated before cultural consumption. The conflict between commerce and authenticity3 portrays popular music industrial personnel and practices as ingenuine, manipulative, and corrupted. However, Ed Sheeran, known as an “unconventional pop star”, 4 appears to defy his commercial surroundings; despite prominence in an industry viewed with negative skepticism, his success revolves the rhetoric of true merit and talent. Whether legitimate or not, Sheeran’s perceived passion and genialness should not be absorbed as is; like all cultural texts, Sheeran’s image and music is neither autonomous nor uninterrupted in cultural-industrial contexts. By analyzing Sheeran’s strategic brand management and marketing, this essay will argue that authenticity within the music industry is often enhanced and promoted for profit, and in this case, affecting the direction and contents of Sheeran’s sophomore album, x (pronounced “multiply”). Ultimately, cultural texts that reach a popular audience are always under market-oriented influences, no matter how hidden

The stage is dark. Thousands of screaming fans wait in agonizing anticipation. Smoke crawls out from the stage, and out struts a confident blonde woman. With the spotlight focused entirely on her, the crowd erupts into deafening applause as she begins her incomparable dance routines. She is an icon. She is Madonna. History has never seen a cultural figure with as much controversy or flair for the dramatic as Madonna, nor will history ever see such a figure. Madonna’s name is recognized by everyone, as is evidenced in a survey taken of fifty people of varying ages (shown below). These facts alone are enough to engrave her name in pop culture history, but the making of an icon does not stop there. Madonna is the quintessential example of an American icon because of her revolutionary changes to both the worlds of music and fashion; her entire life, from her early childhood to her 50th birthday and beyond, has challenged the conventions of society and changed the face of the music industry forever.

The song “Working Class Hero” by John Lennon , the first of his solo album after parting ways with the Beatles, became well known for the political satirical meaning behind his verses. In the song, he criticized the working class and the social conditioning that starts at birth and ends when we die without being scared to say what was going through his mind in regards to the working class. In his verse, “ As soon as you’re born they make you feel small”, the word “they” refers to parents all over. From early age, we are conditioned by parents to learn things they want us to learn, grow up to be just like them, and to be part of the system they are part of ,with an end goal of achieving the american dream. The you in the word “you’re” refers primarily to the reader or listener, the individual who at birth becomes conditioned to be someone who works in this so called working class he mentions of.

After his auntie saw his passion for music she decided to buy him his first guitar she voiced a caution. She was eager to encourage Lennon to pursue a more realistic goal than that of being a professional musician. His Aunt Mimi once said, "The guitar is all right, John, but you'll never make a living with it." However Lennon didn't pay attention. Music was his passion, and his sights were fixed on making it his life's work. As a teen, Lennon practiced tirelessly on his inexpensive acoustic guitar for hours each day, working to make his fingering on the fret board second nature. He listened intently to the radio and taught himself to imitate the popular styles and techniques of his favorite groups. John Lennon believed passionately that popular

John Lennon’s Imagine is a very popular song from the music mogul. The song examines Social issues and injustices throughout. The literary elements and underlying messages in the song are phenomenal, Lennon examines issues in the cultural, economic, social and political context. Keeping these four topics in mind, it is necessary to understand the political, social, cultural and economic environment in which Lennon lived in during the making of this song.