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erratic. He began to become unhealthy and gain allot of weight. He also started taking allot of prescription drugs and harmful things that caused him to have a heart attack at the age 42. His body was buried in Graceland with his family, located in Memphis, Tennessee. The day after his death, Elvis’s dad, Vernon Presley opened Graceland for the public to pay their respects. Sadly, many people tried to take the remains of Elvis, so Elvis and his mom were moved to a more secure part of Graceland. Elvis

way that they could afford the bike that he wanted. Instead, his mother talked him into getting a guitar which was only $12.95. 2 years later, because the financial situation in Tupelo, Mississippi was not very good, Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee. All through his teenage years, Elvis had to get jobs to help support his family, but that did not stop him from playing music in his free time. He graduated on June 3, 1953 and then got a job driving a delivery truck for the Crown Electric

The Blues Genre has been out since the late 19th century. However, the blues genre started to establish awareness around the 1920’s. Bessie Smith was one major influencer of the blues genre. The blues common themes were related to poverty, death, cruelty, misfortune, and unfaithfulness. In Bessie Smith’s case, her song Lost your Head Blues, is about a woman who was in love with a man who was initially broke. In the lyrics, it later discusses how the man gains wealth and started to think differently

Ali Ware Mrs. Buckley English I 14 February 2018 The Evolution of the Mississippi Delta The Mississippi Delta is a region 200 miles long and 85 miles wide. Home to the most fertile soil in the world, the Delta-Yazoo Basin Region is a rare place. The term “delta” not only describes the region itself, but the exclusive history, economy, and culture that is different from other parts of the state (Sansing 23). The evolution of the Mississippi Delta’s political and socioeconomic structure, along

A Dream Come True America in the 1960s was not the finest time for African Americans, especially in the South. There was racism, injustice and inequality. However, the ‘devotees’ of the civil rights movement were dedicated and passionate about making a difference. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of those pioneers that remained true in what he believed in no matter what the circumstance. The summer of 1963 will go down in history when King was able to deliver a speech that not only spoke to Black

likely the most important connection that the artist/s will have in the industry (Lindvall. 2009). Elvis Presley was born on January 8th 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi and was the son of Gladys and Vernon Presley. Mr Presley recorded a few tracks at Memphis Recording Service in 1954 with little success and then began to sing songs in the studio; this is when Phillips said he found “a white man with the Negro sound and the Negro

About 13 years later in 1948, they moved to Memphis, Tennessee. During his childhood, their family didn’t have much money, but he was very obedient and he learned to have faith in God. He attended church with his parents and heard gospel music which had a big impact on his life. He received his first guitar as a birthday gift from his parents. His first musical success was winning the talent show. Presley attended Humes High School located in Memphis. After he graduated high school, he worked as

There is More to Rap Music Than Just Violent Lyrics ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to show that there is more to rap and hip hop lyrics than what most people take them for. It cannot be disputed that violence is a major theme in this genre of music, but the lyrics of artists who have been able to stay in the game for a long time show that overtime the subject of their song matter varies with their experiences and success. Two artists who are very well respected in the rap industry and

church somewhere speaking to people with the hope of challenging and inspiring them? I’ve Been to the Mountaintop is a speech made by Martin Luther King’s Junior or 3rd April 1968. It is a speech that presented a long term mission for the City of Memphis. It was a time when African Americans struggled with racial prejudices. There were inequalities whereby the African-Americans were forced to live separately from the whites. Martin Luther King believed that if they join hands together, African-Americans

1. DeMarcus Cousins- Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins has been the league’s best center for the past few seasons. Night in and night out, Cousins produces at an All-Star caliber level. Unfortunately he hasn’t been recognized for immense talent due to the ineptitude of the franchise he plays for (yeah, I’m looking at you Sacramento). Last season was Cousins’ best, he finished the year with per game averages of 26.9 points (4th in the league), 11.5 rebounds (5th in the league), and 1.4 blocks. He