Bob Woodward

Dahl defended the night in Chicago in an interview 37 years later as teenage rock fans having fun. But they were not the innocent teenagers that Dahl still makes them out to be - they were “agitated, riotous, rockist thugs protesting a rhythmic dance that was explicitly black, brown, gay, and woman-centric” (Shepherd). According to Vince Lawrence, who was a 15 year old usher at Comiskey Park, there were more than just disco records being burned that night. Teenagers awaiting entry, most of them straight

During the 1960’s, music began to change. From President Kennedy’s assassination, to the Vietnam War, and then the Civil Rights movement, these events all had an effect on the mood of American’s and music was used to reflect this change. The Vietnam War began almost unnoticed by Americans but became a dominating fact of American politics by the mid 1960’s and the American views of the war were very diverse(Johnson, 2012, pg. 273). Protest music was used to address the Vietnam War, from the lack of

be a pacifist. This makes me feel as though he was similar to Kurt Vonnegut, in that war seemed to be illogical in Slaughterhouse Five. Seeger chose music as his medium of protest, instead of the written or spoken word. He worked with artists like Bob Dylan, and his work pushed for the renewal of folk music in America, a genre of music that persists until today with artists such as Jack Johnson, Rosanne Cash and Bruce Springsteen. All of these artists have music identifiable as folk music, and were

As the United States became more involved in the Vietnam War, the American society became fired up, not supporting the war, and questioned the United States foreign plan. The American people spread their messages in many ways from protest songs to protests. Protest songs were used as propaganda to send negative messages about the US and the war. One of the iconic protests songs at the time came out in 1965 by Country Joe and the Fish, “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die” (Doc B). This song gave off the

Neil Diamond has been inspiring audiences with his music since he began performing in New York in 1962. His hits, such as “America,” “Song Sung Blue” and “Solitary Man,” contain some of the most inspirational lyrics of all time. Here are just seven of his most inspiring lyrics, filled with compassion and wisdom to keep with you in your everyday life. Number Seven: ‘Solitary Man’ “But until I can find me/ The Girl who’ll stay/ And won’t play games behind me/ I’ll be what I am/ A solitary man.” This

Goats, half-naked ladies, and hashtags; yet the most memorable thing about Robin Thicke’s song, “Blurred Lines”, is the lawsuit that surrounds it. Most fans of Marvin Gaye will be able to recognize his song “Got to give it up” and the way it was ripped off by Robin Thicke. But the issue goes deeper than just plagiarism; there is also the issue of cultural appropriation. A song originally done by a Black man was stolen, had the lyrics changed, and put back out with someone else claiming credit for

Social protest is connected in many songs that people hear today from Hip Hop to R&B music. Social protest is a protest in the world that covers many subjects like from racism to social profiling and many more. Artists tend to make songs with something that have to do with social protest because they will hear something that will actually make them feel some type of way. Many artists explaining their side of the story and how they feel about the chaos that happening in today world through writing

Have you ever heard of the Beatles or Elvis Presley? Well, I bet you have. Do you know who it was who helped give both the Beatles and Elvis Presley their debut in the music industry, and played a key role in the Beatles great success? Well, it was Ed Sullivan and if you want to find out more about this iconic figure in the history of entertainment then keep on reading. Ed Sullivan got his start by working as a newspaper columnist and then later getting chosen as the host of the variety show Toast

influential artists that have appealed to the Vietnam War. Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Jimy Hendrix, Edwin Starr, The Beatles, and Creedance Clearwater Revival have paved the way of how people in the United States viewed the war. From a convincing sense of understanding to an all around hate towards the war, these songs proved to hit the hearts of the public. The popular songs contained peace and love, but also in a way, was a protest towards the Vietnam War. Bob Dylan’s “The Times Are A-Changin’”, John Lennon’s

Many of you know who Michael Jackson is. Do you really know how he became to so famous? Michael Jackson was the king of pop, but I think you should know how exactly he got there. He had a crazy childhood and later life. Let's talk about what exactly happened during his childhood, adulthood, and even after death. There are many things you probably don't know about Michael Jackson, but you will soon know after you read this biography about this life changing person. Most importantly you will find out