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    The Incredible Talent of Chuck Berry Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1926 Chuck Berry was among the first rockers, who began singing in the 1950s. This very talented man became a rock legend and throughout his rock and roll life he wrote many different rock and roll classics which have been covered by various artists and have been discovered and listened to by many new generations. Chuck Berry’s very first single was “Maybelline” released in 1955. He had a sizzling stage presence and was never without

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    Literature qualifies as the peak of a writer’s career, but in 2016, Bob Dylan surprised the entire world by becoming the first songwriter to receive this prize. Dylan’s lyrics contain powerful messages that speak for the people during times of war and crisis. His songs include literary devices and are formatted in a way that fits the traditional literary style; however, music has never been considered literature. Musicians, like Bob Dylan, should now qualify to receive awards for their outstanding

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    Charles Dickens, who wrote A Christmas Carol, centered the monumental novella around Ebenezer Scrooge, a penny-pinching and avaricious moneylender. In order for Scrooge to change his fate, he must maintain the Christmas Spirit all year long. Throughout the story, three pansophical specters show Scrooge multiple scenes from his existence, hoping that he gains knowledge and changes before he ends up like the rest of the phantoms. The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come assist Scrooge

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    During the 1960s Music was heavily influenced by the political and social events happening at the time. At this time civil rights movements were common as many people were trying to spread the emancipation of racism and segregation. As a result the music of the time tended to reflect this counterculture of peace. This “culture” encompassed civil rights, anti-establishment and, inciting revolution. This was a vital time in history for civil rights activists as well as anti-war revolutionaries and

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    collegiate game, he put on a magnificent 32-point performance. He became known for writing “Philippians 4:13, I can do all things” on his game shoes while at Davidson (Collins). He learned to put God first from a very early age. Stephen’s college coach, Bob McKillop knew Curry’s 32-point game was no fluke, saying, “From the first time I saw him play on the basketball court, I thought he was going to be a star” (Collins). Stephen’s most memorable college moment came in the 2008 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats

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    The History of Rock and Roll Mississippi Delta Blues and Rhythm and Blues The Mississippi Delta blues were a very important part of the history of rock and roll. Mississippi Delta Blues are also the music that around the time of the first World War would change and become rhythm and blues. The Mississippi delta was a fertile area of farmland in northwestern Mississippi. Prior to the civil war and the end of slavery, this area was mostly populated by slaves. These people created the Mississippi

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    is gonna be alright.” (17 Uplifting Bob Marley) and “One love, one heart. Let’s get together and feel all right” (17 Uplifting Bob Marley) are two quotes of this respected icon which show case just some of his uplifting views he had on life. Bob was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist, Rastafarian, and stoner who achieved international fame and acclaim, the life of the popular reggae star Bob Marley is sure to amaze all.   Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley was born on February 6th, 1945

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    Music 111 Film Concert Review On February 26th, 2017 I watched the Neil Young “Heart of Gold” concert with my dad. It was a DVD recording containing 20 tracks of his live performance. We watched the concert in our home theatre room through a sound system that captured the quality of the concert. The Performers: Young is a Canadian born artist who grew up in the prairies. This concert was recorded after Young suffered an aneurism and had to undergo surgery. Neil Young is the heart and soul

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    Bobbie Plaintiff [20-24]: Overheard conversation between Sky Martin and Shaw in regards to firing individuals based on age. [27-33]: Bobbie coordinated a training session and Winter was attentive [46-51]: Riley knows about pop culture and seemed well versed [84-92]: Staff at TBD that violated the HR polices, but received a second chance, a warning, and kept job. [95-99]: Winter was active on social media and seek additional training on his own time. [113]: Exhibit 7 - Shaw praising Winter’s

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    The bizarre, avant garde music of the Velvet Underground was too much for the family-friendly mainstream of the mid-sixties. While the Beatles were performing two minute pop songs, and the Rolling Stones were covering blues numbers, Lou Reed, the lead singer and primary songwriter of the Velvet Underground, was composing experimental art rock on such topics as heroin, sexual deviancy, cross dressing, and hedonism. His strong interest in literature influenced his songwriting. Reed claimed he wanted

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