“He helped shape the agenda of the sixties – socially and politically, no less than musically” (“John Lennon”). John Lennon was extremely influential to the world during his lifetime, and mainly during the sixties. He fueled many movements with his strong willed beliefs in peace and happiness. The actions and music of John Lennon drastically altered how many people viewed the world around them during the sixties and throughout his entire life. John Lennon was very outspoken and contributed greatly to his mission of peace. “He became an increasingly important symbol of the burgeoning counterculture” (DeCurtis). John went against the normal acts and beliefs of society and spoke out. He always expressed his true views and nothing else. This is because he believed in questioning authority and not conforming for anything.“[He] helped redefine the rules of acceptable behavior for rock stars” (DeCurtis). This once again shows his desire to stand out and speak out. He reformed many ideas and practices that needed reform and some that did not. But no matter what he was doing, it was always supporting the fight for peace. Even when it did not involve politics or the stand for peace, he acted differently from what was expected of him by the majority of the population. “How the chords can change the world. To me, that is John Lennon” (Ono 117). John thought that change was necessary, and he intended to do everything he could to insure that it happened. “A man who stood up!” (Ono 117). John expressed and conveyed his beliefs, no matter the consequences. His immense support of the fight for peace helped more and more people see a different side of the world. John continued to fight for peace and change throughout the world. A famous poster ... ... middle of paper ... ... need to do is truly believe in the dream themselves so others can be passionate about it too. Works Cited “John Lennon”. IMBD.com. 28 February 2009 . “John Lennon”. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 28 February 2009 inductee/john-lennon>. “A Tribute to John Lennon”. WorkingClassHero.com. 28 February 2009 . DeCurtis, Anthony. “Biography”. JohnLennon.com. 28 February 2009 html/biography.aspx>. Lennon, John. “Lyrics: Imagine”. Bagism.com. 28 February 2009 Lyrics/imaginelyrics.html#Imagine>. Lennon, John. “John Lennon Quotes”. BrainyQuote.com. 28 February 2009 . Ono, Yoko, et al. Memories of John Lennon. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
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[1] What is it about the Sixties that still linger in the minds of the American population forty years later? For many the Sixties was a time of liberation, a time of true freedom, but it was also a time of struggle and oppression. This was a decade that prided itself on overcoming obstacles of race, gender, and even sexuality. The Sixties was an experience that many people wish they could relive, and other survivors of the decade refuse to even remember. Perhaps the one thing that sticks strongly in my own mind are the passings of many great individuals -- the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcom X. The second half of the decade marks itself with the untimely deaths of rock legends Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and the subject of this essay -- Janis Joplin.
HOST: Today, in our studio we have three famous personalities of the sixties. We will be asking about their experiences and how they saw America change in their lifetime. This will give us three different perspectives of struggle during the sixties, and how their definition of freedom differs from each other. First we have one of the most visible advocates of nonviolence and direct action as methods of social change, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To conclude, the sixties had their way to write, hear and enjoy music, and I think that influenced a lot in our society, let's think for a moment: If the movements of the sixties never existed, what would have happened to the music of today? Seriously, I don't know.
John Lennon was well known for mostly his music, both in the Beatles and his solo career, but he was also known for promoting peace and well being. A quote from Lennon and what he believed is “If everybody demanded peace instead of another television set, there’d be peace(johnlennonpwace.com).” He was also a important part of the protest against the war in Vietnam. He believed that the situation in Vietnam was not our problem or concern, and that young men should not be dying because of this. He tried to persuade people of this “Peace Movement” as well. He participated in parades and peaceful protests. The reason John Lennon’s ideas were so powerful because he was extremely famous and well known, and he is one of the few celebrity who used his fame to communicate a positive message to the world(johnlennonpeace.com).
A major person that the Beatles has influenced was an artist named Kurt Cobain (widely known as the singer of Nirvana). Another short example of someone that was influenced by the Beatles was Gene Simmons (singer and bassist of KISS). Not only Artists but people were influenced by the words in the Beatles music to start fighting for rights of people. During the Vietnam war John Lennon would talk about how the world should come together and fight for peace. This came up to the song (Imagine) sung by John Lennon. The Beatles had a popular hairstyle that young teen boys got called “Mop-top”. Usually young teens wore this style of hair and it was highly mocked by adults. Clothing they wore eventually became popular to both male and female listeners. An example where the highly known glasses that John Lennon would wear called teashade glasses but are known now from people as “John Lennon glasses”, these glasses were round shaped shades. The influence of The Beatles on the people may seem small but it created a huge effect on fashion now, and on how people view the
He was an activist who fought peacefully for his ideals, leaving them embodied in his songs, transforming them into the ideals of the masses, taking risks in his career and in his life. Courage was one of his virtues, never tired of the intense search that was his life, facing the constant struggle that existed between his ideals and his human temperament. The gift that he left us is in his lyrics, where he expresses his experiences and thoughts. He was able to transform his personal feeling and belief into something universal, for everyone, and vice versa, with his humor, sagacity and intelligence. He himself did not know whether to categorize himself as a genius, or as a madman. This is how his songs were directed and spoke essentially about the human condition. Also, the life of John Lennon since childhood was not easy, in his adolescence was when he changed his life, to meet Paul McCartney took an unexpected turn because he knew the fame to the extent that he felt that the Beatles were better known than Jesus Christ that phrase was which provoked the anger of Mark Chapman (the murderer of John Lennon) for his
When it comes to choosing an individual who has positively influenced my life, a handful of ideal names come to mind from all primary aspects of my experiences. People like Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, River Phoenix, James Dean, writer and renowned journalist Hunter S. Thompson, my brother Michael, and extraordinary musicians including Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, and my personal goddess, Stevie Nicks. While all these people have changed and inspired me in specific ways, there's one person that impacts my daily decisions, thoughts, and actions more prominently than anyone else could. Since the day I was born, I've had the advantage of being exposed to the music that has changed the world, making musicians and their creations the main source of
During the time of the Vietnam War and Nixon administration the society was in a state of anger and unrest. John Lennon took a stand against the government and society by writing music and performing physical acts of protest. He did these separately and alongside his wife Yoko Ono. Immediately, he was faced with a deportation scandal, and many were rallying for change on his behalf. His long-term impact is shown even to this day, through his song “Imagine” and other political songs that were screaming for someone to take a stand.
...s, it was a time of great turbulence from start to finish. Protests, assassinations, war, pacifists; they all played a major role in the United States during this time. Something substantial had to happen to help relieve some of the on going woes. It was the British music. Not once, but twice, within a span of ten years were the British the influence that helped get us over those times. It may have been in a more positive way in the first wave, and maybe in a more negative way in the second, introducing an entire drug culture, but either way it made an impact. I have always viewed the 60’s as one of the most intriguing decades to live in, because of its culture shock that occurred during this time. It was the decade of peace, love and drugs; it would have been great to be there to experience these things. Nevertheless, in the research I have done, I have realized the importance of not only the British music on this decade, but all of the feelings behind the music, all of the meanings and emotions and social change which it encouraged. It was the decade with the highest highs and the lowest lows in the last half-century. It was the time when British music saved America from itself.
Even dying at the young age of 40, Lennon created a strong legacy for himself throughout those few, short years. From being an original member and founder of the Beatles to the start of his solo career, Lennon was and still is admired by many. 44 years after the Beatles expanded; they are still listened to and dreamed of daily. “If only all of the Beatles were still alive...” or “I wish it was possible for them to just have one reunion concert.” 14 year olds to 72 year olds still listen to Lennon’s voice every day, singing the same songs over once more. John Lennon’s strive and perseverance to achieve what he wanted still inspires people of all ages today.
The clash of swords; the twang of bowstrings. The whistle of bullets. Bodies span the ages and litter the lands of the nations. Their blood cries from the ground upon which they fell, calling for vengeance on the governments and societies that so wronged them. This was the pattern that existed since the beginning of time, until the world met one man. With one mission. Now, there are generations upon generations that will never forget him. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” (“Mahatma Gandhi Quotes”). He admirably exemplified this in his own life and showed the world that peace is possible. Mahatma Gandhi rose from a world of intense social boundaries and taught the world that every person is equal.
All four theories, realism, liberalism, Marxism and constructivism, could be seen in Lennon’s music. He knew the world around him was full of people who followed realism and Marxism, because of the continuous violence over possessions; however he held mostly on to a constructivist view point with a liberalist heart, by desiring peace and trying to help people around him see peace without violence in this lyrics. He believed that his music and lyrics could change the mind of people from, revolution with violence (Marxist) and war thought as the human nature (realist) to people’s ideas being able to change the social reality with peace made by no violence (liberalist and constructivist).
If one took a trip throughout history, one would find different eras such as the Roaring Twenties and Industrial Revolution. The sixties was a time of political and social upheaval. During the sixties, a band known as The Beatles became very popular. Lennon was a part of this widely known band for about twelve years. The Beatles split up with the confrontation of the wives of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The split up of this band only made him even more popular. When he left The Beatles, Lennon continued in the music business with his wife, Yoko Ono. He began releasing the songs such as Stand by Me, Jealous
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