Research Paper On John Lennon

The music shaped society during the 1900s, helping in the development of society’s social history. Music and society are highly influenced by one another. Music both inspires and motivates people to do what they feel is right. When we realize how they correspond with each other, it brings others together, for example, “On February 9, 1964, an estimated 70 million Americans tuned into the Ed Sullivan show”(Wong, 39), all different kinds of people in America came together to watch what was called “The Beatlemania”, which featured The Beatles. The Beatles inspired other music artists to push the way they play music in a new way. The more music being played, the more media it would receive, which would bring in more profits. Music is in every culture, such as, Christians who sued music as a praise to Christ, to thank him and worship his holiness. It is widely varied between all times, places and cultures. People express their emotions and ideas through their music. Music expresses people’s emotions, concerns, and feelings about situations like, the Civil Rights Movement.

Everyone, Americans and Europeans alike, have heard-of, if not grown off of, a generation and culture started by an ensemble of four shaggy-haired Liverpool musicians that the world went mad over; no one can deny that no greater event impacted today's pop culture than "Beatlemania". But not everyone has heard the story behind the Beatles, who were they? How did they become the band and how did they make it big? What's the story of their struggle?

Elvis Aron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi at 4:00 a.m. January 8, 1935. He died August 16, 1977 when he was 42 years old. During his life, he was a superstar in many different genres of music. He was successful in Pop, Gospel, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country, and Blues. Elvis Presley was a natural phenomenon.

Irish singer-songwriter and philanthropist Paul David Hewson, ubiquitously known by his stage name Bono, once said, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Throughout the ages, the power of music has proven itself, in several instances, to be of exceptional influence. For instance, one morning in early 1971, in a bedroom at his estate in Berkshire, England, John Lennon composed the song “Imagine” on a Steinway piano. His wife, Yoko Ono, watched as he composed the melody, the chord structure, and almost all the lyrics, nearly completing the song in one brief writing session. The day Lennon was assassinated, the world stood still; yet, his song continues to live on and its lyrics are remembered by all as it encourages listeners

Jimi hendrix was born November 27,1942 in seattle, WA. He had difficult childhood, sometimes living in the care of relatives and even acquaintances at times. In many ways, music became a sanctuary for Hendrix. He was a fan of blues and rock and roll, and with his father’s encouragement taught himself to play guitar. He learned to play it by the age of 16 due to his father’s encouragement.

On February 9, 1964, Over 45% of America (roughly 73 million people) watched the Beatles’ debut US performance on the Ed Sullivan show. By the next morning, they had become the next big thing in America. Celebrities and schoolchildren alike were wearing Beatles wigs so that they could imitate their new favorite musical act. They had brought a cheeky sense of humor, long recognizable hair, and a new upbeat pop sound that appealed to the general public. By April 6, they owned the top five hits on the billboard hot 100 list. At one point, the Beatles sang 14 of the Billboard top 100 songs in the country. On the Billboard top selling albums list, they owned the top two albums on the billboard charts at the same time. They won two Grammy’s for 1964: one for best new artist and one for best group performance. They toured in Britain, Australia, and a blockbuster North American tour. Women wanted them and men wanted to be like them. Their fame was completely unrivaled. And that was their success simply in the sphere of music. (Kaplan, 2004).

There have been many people, known as artists, who have tried to change the world through their art. “Art” can be paintings, music, dances, sculptures, literature, or photography. There are many ways to communicate and express ones feelings but The Beatles did it through their popular music. Although they didn’t focus on changing the world of politics or try to protest through their music they have songs that focus on those exact two things.

When the Beatles released their album “With the Beatles” on November 22, 1963, nobody could have really realized the unquestionable impact that they would have on people, the music business, and how people thought in general. Still shocked and in mourning from John F. Kennedy being shot, American’s needed an outlet for their sadness, and it seems that the Beatles were the answer to the unthinkable times happening in America. Throughout the 60’s, the Beatles grew and changed just as American’s were during this time, and if we think about it, we really don’t know if American’s were changing because of the Beatles or of the Beatles were changing because of America. Whether the answer is one or the other, it is still certain that the Beatles, whether

Studying the various aspects of this class, has awakened my senses to the beautiful sounds of each instrument; therefore, it was difficult to choose one. Nevertheless, I chose the piano for the simple reason that it is an instrument that my son and I both enjoy playing.

“Rebuilding pride in one’s self and one’s community one soul at a time.” John Francis Bongiovi Jr., or also called Jon Bon Jovi, who is the lead vocalist of the band Bon Jovi, owns an eatery in New Jersey. This, in any case, isn't your average restaurant. It's altogether different and special than general restaurants. Continue reading to discover how!

Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945 in Saint Ann, Jamaica to a young black mother and older white father. In his childhood, he met a friend Bunny Livingston, who inspired Bob to learn to play guitar since both had the same love interest for music. Later, Livingston’s father and Marley’s mother became implicated, and they all started to lived together for a time in Kingston. Now that Marley and Livingston were living together, they began to dedicate much of their time to music. Under the guidance of Joe Higgs a Jamaican singer these two young boys took a class. During this time, both of them met another student of Joe Higgs, Peter McIntosh (later Peter Tosh) who would play an important role in Marley’s career.

John Lennon had an influential life from the moment he started songwriting till his death by a crazy fan. Inspiring many new songwriters along with changing the language of the music was the essence of the career Lennon lived and worked for. The Lennon’s motion of changing the pop music has been recently affecting hip-hop signers such as Kyle, which can be clearly seen in his latest songs such as iSpy. The rapper expressed his thought about changing and inspiring the young generation via music in the same way John Lennon created the game changer song Imagine. This motion also affected Lil Wayne when he said “If I day today, remember me like john Lennon” in his song John denoting and saluting the influence and the legacy of this famous songwriter.

Beatles music makes you feel good, even 30 years after first hearing it, I and many other fans get intense pleasure from listening to the songs. By the age of 4 I was a keen listener, and by the age of 7 I owned all their albums. My view of the world we live in was shaped to a greater or lesser extent by the messages and music on those albums.

Nowadays, unfortunately, some people are judging the other not based on their competencies but based on their social class, religion and race as he mentioned in his lyrics “Nothing to kill or die for and no religion too”. History proves him and gives a good example that most wars fought, had something to do with people’s religious and beliefs. John Lennon shows that people can exceed those types of discrimination if everyone practice tolerance. People also should live in the same social level, sharing and caring about each other and this will spread and give a world without wars or any conflicts, full of tolerance and peace. a world totally different than the one we are living

The Beatles are known to many as one of the greatest bands of all time. Their music has