Jackie, formed a musical group. When he and his brother, Marlon, joined the group it became the Jackson 5. Before signing to Motown Records, Jackson 5 toured around the Midwest, performing in a string of clubs and opening for the likes of The O’Jays, Etta James, and Gladys Knight. In 1968 the group was signed to one of the major record labels of the time, Motown Records, by its founder Berry Gordy. With their father as the manager of the group, they moved to Los Angeles, California to start recording
The Grammy Museum, located in Downtown Los Angeles, is a place for young music professionals to visit in hopes of finding inspiration to pursue a music-related career and knowledge about the history of music in America. The museum offers interactive experiences to make the educational experience more hands-on for visitors. Although certain exhibits may attract a niche audience of avid music fans, entry is quite accessible, yet there is also an emphasis on becoming a part of their community. For example
Mexican-American award-winning guitarist Carlos Santana is the leader of Santana, a band whose music uniquely blends Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms.Mexican-American award-winning guitarist Carlos Santana is the leader of Santana, a band whose music uniquely blends Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms.With their highly original blend of Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms, the band—which quickly became known simply as Santana—gained
because he have influenced many people, was rewarded with many Grammy Awards, and most of his songs became in the top biggest songs in the world. First, “Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, considered to be the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll” (“Justin Timberlake Biography”). He grew up singing in the church choir and performed in talent contests. “In 1992, after several years of voice lessons, he appeared on Star Search, a televised tournament-style
“Hello, it’s me…”. These three words put Adele’s four year hiatus to an end as she exploded back into the music industry. This paper will investigate the life of Adele Adkins from her birth and education at the BRIT performing arts school, to her rise to stardom, earning herself Grammy’s, sold out tours, and even an Oscar. Adele rose to the top of the music industry after a performance on Saturday Night Live in October 2008 which gave her the publicity in the American market that she needed.
musical artist from Chicago, Illinois. Throughout 2017, Chance has been an incredible role model for his fans, by donating his time and money to organizations who were in need. He also achieved great personal success with his music throughout this past year. For these reasons, Chance The Rapper has been one of the most important people in popular culture in 2017. First of all, Chance has had a massive impact on Chicago, and the state of Illinois as a whole. Throughout much of 2017, Chance had multiple
her mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick and godmother Aretha Franklin were famous figures in American music. Whitney got her start at New Hope Baptist Church under the direction of her mother. By the time she was 15, she was trying to get a record deal of her own and often performing with her mother. She was discovered by a photographer who was awed by her natural beauty. She soon became one of the first African-American women to appear on the cover of Seventeen
At the age of eighteen she being traveling with a group by the name of Moss Stokes Company. While with the group she met Ma Rainey who also became a friend and mentor to her. After traveling with the group, in 1923 she was discovered by Columbia Records. After signing with Columbia, she released her first song Downhearted Blues. The song Downhearted Blues went on to sale over 800,000 copies and became one her most popular songs. During the 1920s and 1930s she had become one of the most famous blues
Beyonce Knowles is a Grammy award-winning artist, famous for her vocals, videos and live shows. Summary Beyonce Knowles was born 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas. She attracted the audience as the first R & B group Destiny Child lead singer. She started her career with her first album “Dangerously in Love”, becoming one of the leading music artists with sold out tours and whole host of awards. She worked in many films including “Dream girls”. She married one of hip-hop artist Jay-Z in 2008. In
a career man in the United States (Moritz 132). When Aretha was two years old her father took her, and the rest of his family, North (Moritz 132). Five years after they moved, they settled in Detroit, Michigan (Moritz 132). By the time she was six, Aretha’s parents had separated (bio 1). Four years later, in 1952, her mother passed away due to a heart attack (bio 1, Moritz 132). The tragedy took a toll on the young ten year old. Many times, Aretha and her siblings were left in the care of the
Kanye has won numerous Grammys, including multiple best rap album wins and best contemporary Christian music album for Jesus Is King. In October 2021, he legally changed his name to Ye. His parents, Ray West and Donda West, divorced when he was three, and he moved to Chicago with
winner of this year’s award for Highest Self-Esteem. I BELIEVE, that this years winner is someone with undeniable and unwavering self esteem. Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to award Mr. Kanye West, a self proclaimed God and genius, with the 2014 award for Highest Self-Esteem. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8th of 1977 to successful parents, his mother was an english professor and his father an award winning photographer and church counselor. They divorced a mere 3 years after Kanye was born.
throughout her life, such as drug and health problems that almost ended her career. Throughout her singing career, she has been honored for her great singing voice. Whitney experienced many things in her personal life from being an outstanding woman, an award winning singer, and an actress and model. Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. She died of an accidental drowning with heart disease and cocaine on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Whitney was the daughter
before landing a record deal in 1997 with Columbia Records. Destiny's Child soon became one of the
the last 60 years, it developed dramatically and impacted an abundance of people. People in Jamaica commenced to go to the capital, Kingston in order to have a more preponderant life and search for opportunities as Jamaica mainly was rural economy. People would go to open spaced which is called "lawns" to dance on the weekends. There was a boom in the sound system business in Jamaica as people commenced to sell most of their paraphernalia to buy sound systems to plays incipient records. Jamaica is
Music Legend. “Through it I know I will live forever.” This week, five years after Jackson's death at age 50, he remains one of the world's most popular singers. His second posthumous album, Xscape, immediately vaulted to the top of the charts in the U.S. and the U.K, debuting at No. 2 in the U.S., after its release last month. A Jackson hologram performed the album's "Slave to the Rhythm" during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. Forbes magazine noted that Jackson's music still resonates with his fans
opening act for Charlie Daniels at a Strauss town amphitheater. After seeing a documentary about Faith Hill (country singer) Taylor felt sure she needed to go to Nashville to purse her music career. Once Taylor traveled with her mother to Nashville to record a demo of karaoke covers, she received rejections but she didn’t stop she thought a way to figure it out and be different. At the age of twelve a computer repairman taught Taylor how to play three chords on a guitar and with that three chords she
Lin Manuel Miranda is a playwright, songwriter, singer, actor, and rapper. He has many accomplishments during his career, including Tony awards, Grammys, emmys, and other awards. He is most popular for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton, and in the heights. Lin was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 16, 1980, in the neighborhood of Washington Heights. His mother luz towns was a clinical psychologist, and his father Luis A. Miranda was a Democratic Party consultant who
by her stage name, Alicia Keys. As a pianist with classical training, Keys began writing songs when she was 12 years old. At the age of 15, Columbia Records signed her to a recording contract. Following disagreements with the record label, she secured a contract with Arista Records and made her debut album, titled Songs in A Minor, available to the public in the year 2001 through J Records. Over twelve million copies of the album were sold all over the world, demonstrating both critical and economic
Amy Winehouse, the inspirational British singer, and songwriter started off as a young girl with a heavenly voice who then became a worldwide sensation across the world. Amy contributed to the music industry in more ways than one. Her music had a powerful impact on many of her fans and non-fans. It was a combination of pop, jazz, and R&B. She touched the lives of her family, friends, and fans. Her music depicted her life and told a story. The music told of her out-of-control life and how it was taken