There are tons of different artists that have wonderful skills that help them became famous. Stevie Wonder is one of these artists with an amazing talent. His gift has led him to fame and success. His life has not been easy as others; he has achieved his dream of becoming an artist and musician. Wonder’s success in music has led him to earn gold records and tours all around the world. His life has been a tumultuous because he has been blind, however Wonder has accomplished his dream of Unfortunately Wonder was born blind because of the birth defect called retinopathy of prematurity. According to Sherbrook University, ROP ( retinopathy of prematurity) is then a baby is born premature usual they are not fully developed, this birth defect …show more content…
His joy of singing and performing grow with his music. Artist direct states “Nearly everything he recorded bore the stamp of his sunny, joyous positivity; even when he addressed serious racial, social, and spiritual issues (which he did quite often in his prime), or sang about heartbreak and romantic uncertainty, an underlying sense of optimism and hope always seemed to emerge”(Artist direct). All of his songs have a deep meaning to them; therefore so many people really like to listen to his music. Speaking about talent Wonders is not just a Smooth Jazz artist, he is also a Classic Rock, R&B, Soul, and Pop. Wonder sang all this different types of genres to show his affection for music. By having such a strong voice Wonder was able to be a multiple genre artist. When Wonder got to the age of twenty-one his contract for Motown expired, before his contract had expired he made an album called “Where I’m Coming From” which was his first album all by himself (Artist direct). When his contract was finished Wonder did not renew his contract with Motown, therefore Wonder built his own recording studio and had enrolled in some classes in USC for the music theory. After he attended USC, he started running his recording studio, burring that time he was running the studio he was also writing a new album. A year later he released his new album in 1972 called “Talking Book”. “Stevie Wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972's Talking Book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career” (Artist direct). In less than a month his album was hitting the top ten in the music charts, in that same month Wonder went on tour with the Rolling Stones. The “Talking Book” made Wonder a superstar that same year, also the album was awarded the best R&B in 1972. Two songs in the album were on the top charts and won three
Famous singer/actor,doctor,engineer,or the president of Canada, all these things require one thing;setting a goal and working hard to achieve it.Houdini was a famous illusionist,a person who performs tricks that deceive the eye. Some people have natural talents but others work hard to achieve their goal. In order to become something you must create a goal and complete the steps to reach it by planning,researching,working hard,and not giving up.
With Chas as his partner in crime, or manager, Hendrix became known world wide. He began his very first tour with his band Jimmy James And The Blue Flames. Chas and Hendrix worked very hard that year and finally released their first Album in the late 1966 early 1967 titled Are You Experienced? This album included the famous tracks Hey Jude and Purple Haze. During mid 1967, Hendrix did something that took the world by surprise. While performing at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967 he set his favorite guitar on fire. When later asked about why he did so, Hendrix simply
Hank Williams Jr as we know him was born Hank Randall Williams, born in small town Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 26, 1949. Hank Jr was only three when his father Hank died, but that did not stop his music dream. At just the age of 8 Hank Jr began singing his dad songs on stage. “Williams made his stage debut at the age of 8 and his first appearance at Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry at age 11. At age 15, Williams had his first Top 5 hit on the country charts. " (http://www.biography.com/) Even though his father was gone, Hank Jr helped carry on his legacy through music. His mother being his biggest supporter, helped him along the way.
Understanding of Children with Congenital Profound Visual Impairment." British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 22.1 (2004): 1-17.
Michael Jackson, the king; the star; the genius, transformed music into what is known today as pop. He made modern pop music different and unlike anything every heard paving the way for other artists such as Madonna, Usher, and Justin Timberlake. His creativity and perfectionist personality allowed him to make unbelievable songs, dances, and productions. He was a visionary who followed an image thoroughly and carefully to the best of his ability. Michael Jackson is known all around the world for this and impacted the lives of many. Michael Jackson was the ultimate entertainer that impacted the world by his talent, his race, and his creativity.
Some people are born to become legends, Bruce Springsteen is one of them. From the second he was born and through his younger years everyone knew he was destined for something bigger than a regular nine to five life, they just didn’t realize the magnitude of what was to come. Born into a all around food middle-class family, no on in that house hold even Bruce, didn’t realize that within fifty years he would reach living legend status. Also have a title of one of the best musicians to every live. After working hard at what he loves, Bruce has become known as a musical hero and inspiration to his fans and fellow musicians. With his deep lyrics, amazing stage presence, incredible guitar skills, and his passion, he is an untouchable force in the music industry. Using his lyrics to vent his emotions and past, but to also add awareness to social issues around the world. Bruce and his love for music affected him his whole life, and has shaped into what he is today. His music now affects the world. His music has truly changed the world (musically and socially) forever.
Robert Allen Zimmerman, A.K.A. Bob Dylan, was born on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Mississippi to Abram and Beatty Zimmerman. At a young age it became very apparent that Dylan had an amazing musical gifted. By the age of nineteen Dylan could play the harmonica, piano, and guitar. While growing up, his friends and siblings would have classified Dylan as a “loner”. Though Dylan kept to his-self as a child, he had very big dreams and ambitions. Dylan longed to be more successful than one of his heroes, Elvis Presley. In a way Dylan achieved his goal. He became iconic. Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard were just some of the artists who gave Dylan his drive. He would later go on to schoo...
Stevie Ray Vaughan is a legend and was a leading figure in the blues-rock genre. Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas in October of 1954. (Dutton) He was exposed to music early on in his childhood watching big bother Jimmie Vaughan play guitar. By the age of 14 Vaughan was playing in Dallas blues clubs. (Simon, 2001) When he played he demanded the audience’s attention and had a sound of blues meets Jimi Hendrix. (Wenner, 2011) His fame was based mainly in central Texas. It was not until he played at a party thrown by Mick Jagger that his band Double Trouble got their big break when David Bowie as Vaughan to perform on his upcoming album Let’s Dance. (Stevie Ray Vaughan, 2013.) He became a pretty big success and his fan base grew to places outside of Texas. In 1985 Stevie became the first white performer to win the W.C. Handy Foundation’s Blues Entertainer of the Year award. (Simon, 2001) After a performance in August of 1990 Vaughan got on a helicopter bound for Chicago that crashed into mountains due to fog just minutes after taking off killing everyone onboard. (“Stevie Ray Vaughan”, 2013.) His legacy still lives on to this day with an ever-growing fan base.
Michael Jackson is a name that is known worldwide. People either love him or hate him, but no one has ever denied that he had talent. This sing songwriter became the King of Pop as he transformed the face of pop music and popular culture across the nation. He started out as the lead singer of the Jackson family popular Motown group called the Jackson 5 (Michael Jackson Biography, n.d.). From there on he began breaking numerous records. As a solo artist, he received multiple Grammys and Guinness world records. Right from the beginning he influences thousands changing the way people listened to music and culture. Michael Jackson changed the sound of music, dance, and fashion.
...ng the first international jazz icon in the world. As a man who worked hard at being better all the time, Louis Armstrong practices daily for almost fifty years of his life, and he ended up owning a style of his own. He possessed a special ability on the trumpet and cornet, and his vocal abilities were no downfall. Armstrong's accomplishments as a musician and a person unveiled to the world a unique and talented gentleman, who spent his life bettering himself at his passion as well as developing a genre of music into a more complex and advanced style of music.
I have not had a single accomplishment that is worth writing about but I feel that my college completion will be one accomplishment that I will be most proud. I feel that I am taking one step forward in life that will make me become a more successful person.
fighting diligently to fill small clubs to make a living off of his wonderful musical talent.
Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the most influential electrical guitarists in music history. In his life time Vaughan was admired by already established and well regarded musicians, for his soulful energy and powerful style of guitar play. Eric Clapton stated in a 1996 interview that he was so taken back by Stevie Ray Vaughan talent that while he was driving his car he had to pull over and listen to him play. Further, stating that he was determined to meet him that very day and did. Unfortunately, at the height of his popularity his life was cut short by a tragic helicopter crash. After his death Stevie Ray Vaughan popularity, and influence in the music industry continued to grow with fans and musicians worldwide.
During my life I had some accomplishments. But, I will tell you the truth I cannot call them as my great accomplishments. At this point of my life I had the two greatest events. My first event was my high school graduation. The second event, which was the biggest and the most unforgettable was my wedding day.
famous for everything he wrote. “I’ll be a poet, a writer, a dramatist. Somehow or other I’ll be famous...