Lonnie Donegan

Popular Culture at the Beginning of the 1960's 1960's Britain had not yet developed its own style and was still in America's shadow. Britain was dominated by 1950's fashion and traditional values. But there were elements of change developing in radio, TV and theatre and this is what I'm going to explore. At the beginning of the 1960's music was still heavily influenced by America. During the 1950's everyone was listening to Elvis Presley but by the late 1950's / early

“Washburn really went above and beyond to make sure my guitars are to my exact specifications.” says Donegan. (Kurtz & L, 2008) Washburn is always making huge effort on its product by concentrating on every detail from the material to a single screw. Moreover, Washburn emphasis a lot on its high quality and brand image, regarding them as the key components

The Beatles was a revolutionary 1960’s rock and roll band that inspired other bands and society with their image and their music during the era of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The band included Ringo Starr, drummer and singer, George Harrison, lead guitarist and singer, Paul Mccartney, bass guitarist and singer, and John Lennon, rhythm guitarist and singer. The four men created the band in 1960, and gained popularity very quickly. They first became popular in the U.K., but after time they started

The song “pick a bale of cotton” is a traditional American folk field song, sung more than likely by slaves, whose real origins are lost. The most known version of this piece was recorded and performed by huddle William Ledbetter more commonly known as Lead Belly to keep their stories alive and to relate to his own experiences of picking cotton. The lyric plays a major role in conveying the message in the song. its original lyrics were criticized as being racist and reminiscent of the slave period

There were plenty of music coming out and showing up in the 1960’s. It was time; time for a new form of music, a new sound, it was time for a revolution. There were all types of music being played and new music being formed. There were all sorts of bands playing different kinds of music and playing with their own styles while taking over the airwaves. Whether it be rock, soul, or any other type of music, it was a revolution. This also led to new bands forming and breaking into the industry. In the

He implements music in contrast to the mood of Eva to express to the audience her emotional state. A wide array of blues music were often utilised to contrast Eva’s mood. ‘Ham ‘N’ Eggs’ by Lonnie Donegan was used when Eva was driving to the jail from work. Her mood highly contrasts with the uplifting tone of the music as she has just visited her son in jail. Music was also used to give hints as to the actions of Eva. As Eva was frantically searching

There were many types of bands and many diverse forms of music coming out and showing up in the 1960’s. It was a time for a new form of music, a new sound, it was time for a revolution. There were all types of music being played and new music being created. There were all sorts of bands playing different kinds of music and playing with their own styles while taking over the airwaves. Whether it be rock, soul, or any other type of music, it was a revolution. This also led to new bands forming and

absolutely worldwide recognized artists. Regarding Jazz, Blues and Skiffle, mentioned should be Jazz Band Merseysippi, Big Bill Broonzy, Ringo Starr, The Quarry Men Skiffle Group, Ronnie Scott, Paul McCartney, Mr Acker Bilk’s Paramount Jazz Band, Lonnie Donegan, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. As for Pop-rock music, the stage was “rocked” by The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Queen, The Yardbirds, John Elton, The Kinks, John Lee Hooker. From recent stars are for example Travis, Oasis, Adele, Jessie J,

Van Morrison is a brilliant rock and roll legend. He is often known for his originality and innovativeness. Morrison was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on August 31, 1945. He was influenced by his Celtic heritage, as well as the jazz, folk, and blues music his father played growing up. Morrison’s “musical idols were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson, Leadbelly and Ray Charles” . Like many other great musicians, his style is not easily categorized. His sound is often

influence. It seems reasonable to suggest that skiffle would never have developed in the 1950s if it were not for the dissemination of songs by certain artists the Lomaxs had discovered. Ledbelly songs, for example, were covered by artists such as Lonnie Donegan, whom had huge influence in this new genera of music themselves. For example, iconic artists such as John Lennon, Jimmy Page and Mick Jagger all started in Skiffle bands. Many artists of this time were coving songs by artists that would not, I