How Elvis Presley Brought Racial Equality
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624 words
Like Martin Luther King Jr. said, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” In the 1950’s the South was heavily racially segregated. Elvis Presley unintentionally put himself in the position to become a valuable instrument in the battle against segregation. “Without casting himself as a fighter for racial equality, Elvis became a subversive standard bearer for cultural desegregation at a time when the codified racism of the South was under increasing pressure.” How did an uneducated white hillbilly from the south influence both black and white teenagers against segregation? It was quite simple, for Elvis Presley had a unique talent of combining traditional black music; such as the blues and jazz, with the traditional white music; like country and white gospel. This unique style of blending different types of music, gave Elvis the edge on the musical racial barriers America was facing; and open the path for both sides to enjoy the music together and therefore desegregated.
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Vernon and...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how elvis presley unintentionally became a valuable instrument in the battle against segregation. his unique talent of blending different types of music gave him the edge on the musical racial barriers america was facing.
- Explains that elvis presley was born on january 8, 1935 in tupelo, mississippi, to vernon and gladys presley. he learned to play the guitar from family members and sang regularly with his parents at first assembly of god church.
- Analyzes how elvis' "walk a mile in my shoes" tells listeners to try viewing people by their experiences and not what they may believe to be right or wrong.
- Analyzes how elvis presley unintentionally became a valuable instrument in the battle against segregation. his unique talent of blending different types of music gave him the edge on the musical racial barriers america was facing.
- Explains that elvis presley was born on january 8, 1935 in tupelo, mississippi, to vernon and gladys presley. he learned to play the guitar from family members and sang regularly with his parents at first assembly of god church.
- Analyzes how elvis' "walk a mile in my shoes" tells listeners to try viewing people by their experiences and not what they may believe to be right or wrong.
- Explains that americans in the 1950's were mostly financially successful. they had disposable income and freedom unlike the previous generation. elvis' provocative dance moves, flashy outfits, and diverse music became the master of individuality.
- Analyzes how elvis' unique style of blending different types of music opened the path for both sides, blacks and whites alike, to enjoy the music together.
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- Explains that stevie wonder is a musical virtuoso and dynamite entertainer, whether he is sitting, standing or simply weaving his neck in time with the beat.
- Opines that queen was a standout among-st the best rock groups of the 1970s and 1980s yet they aggregate would have been nothing without front man freddie mercury.
685 wordsRead More - Music During the Vietnam Waranalytical essayBefore the war started, a wealthy white man by the name of John Hammond worked to integrate black and white music.1 Since his childhood, he enjoyed the music of numerous black artists, and he wanted to share his love with the rest of America. He used much of his inherited fortune to make this possible. He went against the general opinion of society and his parents, who despised black people. Hammond refused to ignore black artists’ musical abilities because of their color, “I did not revolt against the system, I simply refused to be a part of it.”2 He used his money to organize the most eclectic group of musicians ever assembled, for an integrated audience of his time. Hammond’s efforts made an indelible impact on the music industry. The musicians Hammond introduced in...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how music played a crucial role in the societal evolution during the vietnam war.
- Describes how john hammond, a wealthy white man, worked to integrate black and white music before the war started. he refused to ignore black artists' musical abilities because of their color.
- Explains how the music industry changed rapidly after john hammond's work. black musicians gained respect and a consistent audience, which led to the civil rights movement.
- Analyzes how music played a crucial role in the societal evolution during the vietnam war.
- Describes how john hammond, a wealthy white man, worked to integrate black and white music before the war started. he refused to ignore black artists' musical abilities because of their color.
- Explains how the music industry changed rapidly after john hammond's work. black musicians gained respect and a consistent audience, which led to the civil rights movement.
- Explains that many artists created a new form of music through the influence of the black artists.
- Compares bob dylan's anti-war songs with the beatles' ability to anticipate, shape, and reflect their opinions of the vietnam generation. keith richards incorporated his views into his music.
- Describes how music's influence came to a climax at woodstock, which was the largest music festival at the time. despite the anarchy, people enjoyed themselves immensely.
- Explains that woodstock was a well-planned commercial venue with all the bands paid to play. the jimi hendrix experience was paid the most at $18,000.
- Opines that woodstock allowed people to forget about the war and savor the moment. jimi hendrix's rendition of "the star spangled banner" was the most memorable event of the decade.
- Analyzes how music played an instrumental role in society during the vietnam war. it gave an outlet for emotion and a source of peace during an otherwise violent time.
- Explains that music is one of the most underestimated sources of influence and the spirit of rebellion. the same energy that rock and roll produced in the 60’s contributed to the liberation of nearly every other group that was excluded or denied its legitimate claim to power.
- Cites kaiser, charles, nanry, and stanley. in america: music, politics, chaos, counterculture and the shaping of a generation.
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