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Three Generations of Rock and Roll, 2005.
Examines the life and career histories of rock and roll musicians, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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Over time, many musicians have shown us what good rock and roll music is all about. Musicians such as Elvis Presley (the king of rock and roll), Jim Morrison (lead singer and songwriter for the 'Doors'), and Kurt Cobain (musical genius from 'Nirvana'), are discussed in this paper to try and understand the fascination of rock and roll.
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"Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana. He started the group with Krist Novoselic, a fellow punk rock devotee. They developed a style that became known as "Grunge Music". "It was a style that evolved as a reaction against the perceived superficiality of 1980s stadium rock and the over the top metal bands of the time" (5). Nirvana was an underground band with a devoted following. After four years of playing, the band just exploded into the mainstream. Cobain struggled with the band's success and felt the success was contradictory to their beliefs and what they stood for. The Nirvana song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit", became the anthem for Generation X. (3)"
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Rock-n-Roll History, 2005.
A comparison of today's rock-n-roll with the original rock-n-roll music.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper compares the stars and music of today's rock-n-roll to the stars and music of yesterday's rock-n-roll. The paper points out that while early rock-n-roll music and its stars wrote and performed original music with social messages, today's rock-n-roll songs and performers are unoriginal and express no social consciousness.
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"As a way of setting the cultural stage for the process of comparing and contrasting newer musical groups with older rock groups - since music reflects culture in the same way literature does - it is worth taking a look to see if "The Times (have been) A-Changin," (or how much they have been changing) as Bob Dylan wrote in the Sixties. The times have changed from yesterday's consistently progressive, liberal, and into social change activities, to today's more "party-oriented" young people who espouse a more conservative brand of politics and enjoy music that tends toward the predictable and bland."
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Rock and Roll Film Genre, 1982.
This paper examines the Rock and Roll film genre and the correlation between movie outlaws and Rock and Roll music by looking at films: ?The Wild One?, ?Rock around the Clock?, ?Shake, Rattle and Roll? and ?Hot Rod Gang?,
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"The rock and roll film came into being at the same time as the music began to make itself known. The use of "Rock Around the Clock" in The Blackboard Jungle was one of the first instances of this type of music serving as background to a film, though it was only used in the titles and was not embedded into the film itself in any significant degree. The music was popular, though, and within a short time films specifically about the music were being produced. The early films were primarily intended to assuage parental concerns, though they usually had an attitude of defiance as well. Over time, though, rock became more and more associated with the idea of the outlaw. Performers in the early films were clean-cut types trying to make a success with something new and innovative, but over time this image shifted to the musician as ... "
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Resurrecting Rock & Roll, 2000.
This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from its birth to the present.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from birth to the present time. The author looks at how Rock & Roll came about, the most important contributors to the music as well as Rock & Roll as an expression of freedom and escape.
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"The longest and most important cultural expression in the United States today is rock music. The majority of music purchased in the United States is rock & roll. Although there are many memorable names and faces associated with rock, little is know about their origins and influences in modern music. Rock & roll has become a musical escape into a world where free expression and freedom of speech has become less of a fantasy and more of a reality. It?s like an incurable virus that enters by ear and circulates in the veins of a generation that has been oppressed and rejected for so many years. Within the text of the statements below lay the answers to the age-old question of the origin of rock & roll and what it has progressed into along the timeline of music."
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In Defense of Rock and Roll, 2002.
An analysis of the various opinions of rock and roll music.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This essay examines the statement that rock and roll has closed the American mind and is complete lifeless dribble with no contribution to society. The rock and roll artist, Pink Floyd, is examined in order to refute this statement. The paper illustrates how Pink Floyd demonstrates with its down-to-earth lyrics that rock and roll can indeed make a significant contribution to culture and society.
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"Beginning in the 1950?s and extending into the 1960?s, a new wave of music swept through the United States and Europe. This movement away from musical standards became known as rock ?n roll. By the end of the 1960?s rock had gained a strong foothold in the music industry. From its early days, critics have claimed rock ?n roll lacks substance and intellect. In his book, The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom asserts that rock music is nothing more than ?junk food for the soul? (77). Although there may be some substance to Bloom?s argument, it is inaccurate to deem all rock music as garbage. Pink Floyd, a British band defies many of the rock ?n roll stereotypes outlined by Bloom. Though Bloom would clearly find the band questionable, their lyrics and behavior do serve to add a positive influence to society. This social significance is evident in their use of intellectual lyrics, their lack of sexual content, and their music?s connection to more classical styles."
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Censorship of Rock 'n Roll Music, 2002.
Explores the controversial issues surrounding Rock 'n roll music.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 89.95
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Rock 'n roll music violated many cultural and social taboos of the 1950s. Performers and their recordings were frequently subject to censorship. This paper traces society's responses to pioneer rock stars such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis and examines why rock 'n roll has stirred so much controversy since its inception.
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The Origins of Rock & Roll, 2002.
A look at the origins of rock and roll.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper describes how rock and roll integrated sounds from both black and white musical traditions, traces some of the roots of rock and roll, examines how those roots came together, and demonstrates how they have manifested themselves in the music.
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Rock and Roll History, 2006.
A discussion regarding the macrocosm and microcosm of 'Rock and Roll History in Coming of Age in Buffalo' by William Graebner and 'Flowers in the Dustbin' by James Miller.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the historical research of both Miller and Graebner rely on different macrocosmic and microcosmic approaches for understanding the rock and roll phenomenon. The paper further discusses how the Miller tends to apply a national approach to his understanding of rock and roll through fashion and musical trends, which often involves secondary sources in the media. Graebner also relies on secondary information to a certain degree, but certainly, he seeks deeper empirical data that reaches into the racial and ethnic barriers that Miller does apply.
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"The book review being analyzed here will analyze the microcosm and macrocosm of rock and roll history within Coming of Age in Buffalo by William Graebner and Flowers in the Dustbin by James Miller. By understanding the microcosm of history within a small historical location in Graebner's history, rock and roll is not as generalized as one finds in the more national perspective of music history. While Miller often defines national trends in music and fashion in rock and roll culture, both books offer different points of view on how music history should be analyzed."
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Impact of the Supremes on Rock and Roll, 2006.
This paper studies the effects that the Supremes had on rock and roll.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the impact made by the Supremes both on rock and roll and on society. The writer points out that the Supremes made an impact on Oprah Winfrey and may have made the difference by giving her courage, self-esteem, and hope that she too could become successful. Further, the writer notes that the Supremes made an image in the minds of both whites and African Americans that black can be beautiful and that this led many whites to accept African Americans as well as making an impact on rock and roll through Motown.
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"The Supremes were one of the first African American women groups to be seen on national television. Ophrah Winfrey tells how she felt when she first saw the Supremes, "When I saw the Supremes on TV that night, it was magical to me because I had never seen black women on television ... or anywhere for that matter who conveyed such glamour and such grace. And nobody was used to seeing us portrayed the way I saw the Supremes". The Supremes made an impact on Oprah Winfrey and may have made the difference by giving her courage, self-esteem and hope that she too could become successful."
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Pop Art, Rock 'n Roll Music and Modernist Literature, 2007.
An analysis of pop art, Rock 'n Roll music and modernist literature in the 20th century.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a three-tiered analysis of the most important trends in art, music and literature since 1890. In the paper, Andy Warhol represents the important trend of pop art, the Rolling Stones represents the important trend of Rock 'n' Roll in popular music and finally, Ernest Hemingway represents the crucial trend of modernist literature in the 20th century. It shows how these trends are an important part of the cultural identity of the 20th century, which impart crucial influences as to how art, music and literature evolved in this time frame.
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"The insanity and terror of war of this kind is the direct result of losing one's honor in a battle field that had little to do with chivalry and honor. Modernism reflects the reality and horror of war, as Hemingway clearly indicates in his response to coming home and telling his story to the local people in his town. In an age of machines and World Wars, Hemingway was a part of the important trend of literary Modernism, which provided the reality of war that counteracted the romanticism of war in the 19th century."
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Rock and Roll, 2005.
This paper explores how rock and roll fits in the conventionalizing cycle of music.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the music conventionalizing cycle. The writer looks at how rock and roll fits into this model. The paper shows how it started out as a sub-category of blues and then became its own genre when it was first rejected and then institutionalized.
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"The nature of popular music is one of the most important questions in music studies. In "Towards an Aesthetic of Popular Music" Simon Frith states, "The sociologist of contemporary popular music is faced with a body of songs, records, stars and styles which exist because of a series of decisions, made by both producers and consumers, about what is a successful sound." (Firth 134). This may explain why the idea of conventionalizing is so contentious in the study of music. If music is one part aesthetic and one part business there is inevitably going to be a great deal of concern when this balance shifts."
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Rock and Roll, 2002.
An overview of Rock 'n Roll music and its affect on contemporary 60's American society.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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A seven-page paper concerning the protest music of the sixties and its affect on America. Who were the famous artists of that time? What motivated them to sing their songs? What role did they play in the age of Rock and Roll? .
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"Sex, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll Revisited", 2006.
A critical analysis of the Victor Strasburger essay entitled "Sex, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll Revisited".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of Victor Strasburger's essay "Sex, Drugs, Rock-n-Roll Revisited". In the essay, Strasburger claims that the baby-boomer adults raising today's teens have doomed them to self-destructive behavior.
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"In Victor Strasburger's "Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll Revisited", the author takes to task baby-boomers for creating contemporary society that is more materialistic and more violent than when they were teens..."
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Rock 'n' Roll, 2002.
This paper examines whether rock 'n roll was a reflection of American culture.
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses rock 'n' roll and how music and art are products of the society from which they evolved. This research explores through example exactly what these songs tell us about the important issues of the time about racial injustice, poverty, and the Vietnam War. The author concludes that by exploring the music of an enraged generation, we can understand their actions and in turn a little more about ourselves.
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"History tells us about events that happened in a certain time, but the events themselves do no tell the whole story. Behind these events are thoughts and feelings. The advent of Rock n? Roll represented a crying out of the youth. he children of the 1950s were the teenagers and young adults of the 1960s. World War II was popular and everyone saw the need for it. Vietnam was not popular and this was evident in the war protest songs of the youth of the time. This research will explore through example exactly what these songs tell us about the important issues of the time about racial injustice, poverty, and the Vietnam War."
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The Effects of Rock and Roll on Society, 1990.
This paper discusses the effects of Rock and Roll on society: Fashion, controversy, money and improvong the world.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the effects of rock and roll on society. Throughout its history, rock and roll music has had a profound impact on its fans. In addition to providing a source of entertainment, rock and roll provides its fans with a particular, identifiable fashion. This fashion, which undergoes changes with each passing generation, provides a unique identity and lifestyle for its adherents. From the origins of rock and roll in the 1950's, this fashion has evolved through a variety of movements, including folk rock, acid rock, punk rock, heavy metal, and rap. In each of these movements, however, it can be seen that the prevailing style of rock and roll music and fashion has always had a powerful influence on the youth of the time. In this regard, it has been noted that rock and roll music "acts as an acute and often liberating expression of generation-wide feelings ... "
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