Sir Elton John has created a large impact on society because of his advocacy towards AIDS and HIV. His creation of the Elton John AIDS Foundation has created a large amount of awareness for those suffering from the disease. He has helped numerous people and created a new foundation for gay artists. Sir Elton John has had a large impact on history in the LGBT community by fighting aids and HIV, supporting gay rights, and procuring funding.
Elton used the piano as a way to escape his troubles as a boy. He started music lessons at three years old. Elton John was relatively gifted in music. With hard work and dedication, he was soon the best in his year at school. He was relatively chubby and lonely as a boy and rarely had friends. (Michael J. Tyrkus, Michael Bronski)
Elton John had struggled with Cocaine addiction and it affected his worldview. He was very self-centered before meeting a boy that was suffering from AIDS. This boy opened John’s eyes to what the errors of his ways were. After getting clean he realized that he needed to do something to help the people who were suffering. This drove him to make an impact in his community and the world. (NPR Staff)
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He has helped numerous people suffering from AIDS and HIV. One person that was significantly impacted by John was the rapper, Eminem. Elton John had helped Eminem in sobering up and being a wholesome entertainer. Eminem has acknowledged this and has quoted him for his sobriety. Elton John had suffered from addiction, which allowed him to help Eminem. Another notable impact was winning the Brit Icon Award. Elton John was the first recipient of this award in 2013. He was recognized as a British Icon for his work in AIDS and HIV and also for his songwriting. (Thorpe,
Like his father, who played the trombone in the U.S. Marines Band, John, too, learned to play the trombone. John also spent time studying voice. John was a rather mischievous teen. At the age of 13 John tried to run away to join the circus. Dad was not all that impressed.
September 16, 1968, a famous songwriter, actor, and singer was born in New York City (Biography.com). This famous person is one known around the world, whether you know him from his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez or listened to his music. This person is the infamous Puerto Rican Marco Antonio Muñiz, otherwise known as Marc Anthony. Although not born in Puerto Rico, Marc Anthony’s music influences many people around the world including South America and the United States.
The Life of Billy Joel Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949 in Bronx, New York. He moved at the age of four to a small town on Long Island. This is where at the ripe age of four he discovered the art of music. Originally a classical music fan, Billy Joel honed his skills with classical piano training. This undoubtedly has had a major influence on his life and certainly his music.
Elton John is listed as the top supporter on www.looktothestars.org (a celebrity charity database). The famous singer has donated countless money in previous years to organizations around the world. John has retained the title of the most generous person in music for many years since 2004 (Look). A great example of the fantastic things he does was shown in 2008, when he donated over 100 motorcycles to a small African nation, for use of doctors and nurses visiting patients (Look).
changed his life, but also the lives of others such as Tiny Tim and his
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Over the years Stevie has gotten a lot of recognition over the years from many year.He has won many award because of his singing and his music he has won Grammy Award for Album of the Year - 1977-1975-1974, Kennedy Center Honors - 1999 ,Academy Award for Best Original Song - 1985. As you can see he is one of the most recognized people of the
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Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 in Middlesex, England (Elton John). He began playing piano when he was four years old and his musical talent blossomed throughout his early childhood. He received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music when he was only eleven (All Music). After leaving school to start a professional career in music, he performed in a hotel bar before becoming a member of a band known as The Corvettes. Shortly thereafter, the band was reformed as Bluesology and he played keyboard for the group as they traveled and performed throughout the United Kingdom. He created his stage name by combining the names of the band’s saxophonist, Elton Dean, and their lead singer, Long John Baldry—he legally changed his name in 1967 (Elton John).
Ser Elton John has been one of the most iconic and successful British pop stars since the 1970’s. His music is based from his own life experiences as well as those of his country and of his time. Elton John is known for his passion and vivacity for his career, his fortitude to fight AIDS, his homosexuality and his importance to the evolution of the British and the American pop/rock genre.
raised funds for people in Africa. Also, Michael was very generous as he made a
John Lennon’s effect on the world was brilliant and his legacy still lives on. All throughout his time he accomplished many things, and definitely made the world a better place. With the music, the peaceful things he did, and everything in between. His message was peace, love, and happiness. Lennon was brilliant and deserves more credit than what he gets. He left an impact that changed the world.
When thinking of Bon Jovi might think that they’d be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but you’d be surprised to know that the are not in fact in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bon Jovi should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of the historical background of the group, of the award winning songs that they’ve wrote, and how they influenced other musicians. The historical background of how Bon Jovi became what they are today is quite a unique. Throughout their entire career Bon Jovi has sold over 120 million copies worldwide ("AllMusic Bon Jovi Biography.").
Michael Jackson is known for King of Pop. Jackson full name is Michael Joseph Jackson, he was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indian. Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. Michael has a mother name Katherine Jackson and a father name Joseph Jackson. Michael was a singer, music producer, song writer, and a dancer, he also was married twice. Michael was married to Debbie Rowe, November 15, 1996, and had a divorce with her on October 8, 1999. He also was married to Lisa Marie Presley, May 18, 1994 and divorced her on January 18, 1996. (biography.com) & (cnn.com)
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