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Chapter Two Not only did Red get on the committee, it looked like she would get voted President without even trying. She was really excited, but tried to keep her smile down to just a grin. “Shouldn’t we still vote? Just to be fair.” She tapped her toes on the floor, dancing a little jig in her seat, her plan was working almost perfectly. “All in favor of Red for president of the class committee, raise your hand.” Said Sherri smartly, raising her hand high in the air. Darrell, Gary, Pierre and

their teens who hardly knew how to play simple chords on a guitar or bang away at drums or cymbals in their own garages. The music was often played at a high volume as well.           The MC5 epitomized this. The MC5 (Motor City Five) was a high school punk band from Lincoln Park, Michigan. They played with a very loud and angry style. Their lyrics, which were refused airplay, were obscene and profane. The right combination of

"In 1974 everything was tenth-generation Elton John, or overproduced, or just junk. Everything was long jams, long guitar solos ... . We missed music like it used to be..." - Jeffrey Ross Hymen, otherwise known as the lead vocalist of The Ramones, Joey Ramone, once told Kevin McDonagh and Andrew J. Edelstein for their 1990's book "The Seventies". "We decided to start our own group because we were bored with everything we heard". The Ramones' distorted and fast-paced style was influenced by pop music

These opinions are not necessarily true. Of course, there are still bands to this day, modern bands that play punk rock music. These bands are keeping punk rock alive, along with all the fans of the bands like The Stooges, the Velvet Underground and MC5, among others that will always keep punk alive in their hearts. Also, some music festivals like “It’s Not Dead Festival”, “Riot Festival”, “Amnesia RockFest” and many others definitely

The origins of Punk Rock have been stated as unknown. However, true “punk” has long lived in the hearts of the youthful subcultures in America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, since the late 1960’s and early 70’s. During this time, Punk Rock, which was influenced by Rock and Roll, offered its upbeat compositions and in-your-face lyrics, which brought some intelligence to the get drunk, get laid mentality that prevailed. Much like a shot of adrenaline to a dying heart, Punk Rock regenerated

support human rights and civil liberties, they are all for freedom and anarchy. The British Punk was greatly influenced by bands such as The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Clash, Billy Idol. What started off the Punk craze was the influence from bands MC5 and the Stooges as in the late

ECON 130 tutorial questions Tutorial 1 (week 3): Thinking like an economist. MC1. Suppose Frieda is offered a free voucher that entitles her to one of the following: a movie, dinner at a restaurant, or a concert. Frieda values the movie at $15, dinner at $20 and the concert at $40. Frieda’s opportunity cost of going to dinner is: a) $15. b) $20. c) $40. d) $55. Question 1. What are the essential elements of the basic competitive model? Question 2. Consider a lake in a national

The Sex Pistols were fostered by McLaren, an owner of an anti-fashion clothing store, evoking a rebellious image that suited the angry youth at the time. (cite) They sought to repulse authoritative figures, going as far as disrespecting Queen Elizabeth II with their song “God Save the Queen.” The song title which is laced with sarcasm, demonstrates their potent political message. The lyrics are intensely nihilistic, “And there is no future/ In England's dreaming” portraying a clear anti-political

All of my work will be focused on songs underlining each analysis or historical fact. In addition, I will use as a reference "London Calling" (album) by The Clash, showing that this was a turning point that marked the end of punk. I) Creation of punk GARAGE ROCK Rock'n'roll emerged in the mid-50s, in the United States. Early 1960s: the vision of adults about this new style blocks the movement very quickly. Then the majors wanted to replace rock by twist and surf music. English bands like The

As a teenager growing up in 1970s Washington D.C. one might rise out of bed in the morning, squeeze into their bell bottoms and skin-tight t-shirts, not expecting that that would be the day they ran into a group of kids dawned in black with clothes pins in their shirts, who called themselves punks and were looking to make a change in DC music history. In a time where the country was divided by political beliefs, a raging war, and racial tensions, smack dab in the center of Washington D.C. came the