Little Richard Benefits

Johnny Cash achieved many accolades in his long, influential life. Debatably the most noteworthy is how he is one of three artists, Elvis, Hank Williams, and Cash, who is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Becoming a member of both is not an easy feet for any artist. In order to do so one has to be the very best in each style of music. Cash at 48 became the youngest performer to ever be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (Danker). Kris Kristofferson put it the best way, “You felt like he should've had his face on Mount Rushmore” ( Kristofferson). This view was really how the American public viewed J.C. He was an American hero on par with Presidents or war heroes. He was given as

Rock and roll never officially started without a true performer named Buddy Holly. Holly pioneered in the new wave of rock and roll along with Elvis Presley. No matter what Holly did, his fans seemed to never leave his side and fell in love with a style of music all his own. Forever young, buddy Holly still has a musical impact on his fans.

Singer, actor, or GI are three words people often think of in connection with Elvis Presley. Many people know that Elvis Presley was the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll, but he was much more. Elvis Presley changed the world by bringing new types of music to entertain everybody, making movies, and serving his country. He will be remembered as the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.

The impact that Ray Charles has had on American culture is nearly indescribable. Although unable to see, he was successful in making his artistic visions come to life by fusing the sounds of blues, gospel, jazz, and R&B, making him one of the leading soul artists of the 1950s. The legendary musician is recognized for being a pillar in the industry, credited with making strides in desegregating musical genres. Although he composed many of his early hits, Charles is considered to be an interpreter of music, offering his distinct personal vision of many classics. Over the course of his career, which spanned five decades, he recorded over 60 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.

Elvis “The King” Presley has always been a popular musical artist since the 1950’s. His music was striving and is still popular today. From the start he was bound to become a musician. His music had created its own type of genre which is why it is so unique. Even from the grave he is still known for not only his songs, but the conspiracies surrounding him and his death. Elvis was a figure that was for sure ahead of his time.

The loss of these legendary singers with the death of Buddy Holly, the enlisting in the Army of Elvis Presley, religious choice of Little Richard, the scandal of Jerry Lewis and incarceration of Chuck Berry sent the entertainment industry into an unpredictable state of what rock n roll would become. However, rock n roll remained a real thing, it continued to captivate and motivate its fans around the world. With the new singers such as the Beatles and Rolling stones and many other British musicians coming in would not let rock n roll

Pete Rose should be allowed eligibility to be inducted to the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose was one of the greatest players to ever step onto a baseball diamond. “During his career as a player. Rose won two N.L. batting titles, had ten 200-hit seasons, was named N.L. Rookie of the Year in 1963, and league MVP in 1973.” (Katz and Kuenster 43) With these achievements Rose also tallied a Major League Baseball record of 4,256 hits, six National League pennants, three World Series Championships and seventeen all-star game selections in his illustrious career.

Spend an afternoon rocking out to music legends at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A tribute to some of the best-known and most influential artists. Take a peek into the life of your favorite musicians through feature films, videos, interactive exhibits, and of course, plenty of music.

Elvis Presley was, is, and will forever be known as the King of Rock and Roll. No matter what the public thought of him, he did what he loved because he believed in his music and lifestyle. Elvis once stated, “Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it.” This quote sparked a feeling of ambition and drove the dreams of almost every single rock and roll star who came after him. Elvis’ true passion for his music, inspired an inexplicable amount of people to pursue their dreams and be passionate about what they love. Elvis Presley by Tony Gentry explains how Elvis Presley became one of the most iconic figures in music history.

In 1951, Little Richard signed with RCA Camden records and began to try to find his sound without much success. He was struggling to find a sound that worked for him as an artist, and his label wanted him to sound more like other

The man who made it into the 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Al Green expressed soul music’s mix of spiritual and profane. Al was one of the Seventies’ most popular singers, selling over 20 million albums. His wild cries and moans came directly from gospel music. Eventually he turned away from his sins and went back to the church and became Reverend Al.

I truly believe after working on this paper that Chuck Berry was one of the most popular and influential performers of all time in the genres of rhythm-and-blues as well as rock 'n ' roll. All this had taken place during the 1950s on through the 1970s. He 's

Despite his accomplishments in the music industry and the inspiration that he has been, Chubby Checker is currently not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, nor has he even been nominated for it. He himself and his successes may not be as well known as some other Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists, but he has still managed to do things that few other musicians could say they’ve done. He has still made an impact in the music scene, though he’s not credited with for them as much as some other artists.

Other artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis capitalized on the sound of Elvis but did not achieve the designated place in history.

Tears for Fears Many rock legends have been put into the Rock & Roll hall of fame, artists like Dion, Elton John, and Hall and Oates to name a few. Yet one band that this list lacks is Tears for Fears. Tears for Fears should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because they bring their own twist on Rock and Roll, their music influenced other Rock and Roll Hall of famers, and their music reached the top of the charts in the United States and England.