Billy Joe's Accomplishments

He also appeared on CBS. He even performed with some other popular songwriters named Dan

He wrote dozens of hit singles and was a lead singer of his own band known as the Miracles. He was also a vice president of Motown from the 60s to the 80s. Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland Jr.; who had previously been Motown recording artists, were responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed hits of Motown’s mid-Sixties Golden Age. They wrote all of the big singles for bands such as Supremes, For To[ps and many more. Brian and Lamont generally wrote the music and produced it, Eddie usually wrote the lyrics.

It opened doors for more genres to mix. His music also made it more acceptable to say you were just an artist instead of having to explain what genre you were a part of.

What do most musicians live like before there career? Well most people wouldn 't expect them to have a life resembling that of Biff Wilcox. Wilcox had a history that nobody who met him today would realize. He may now be a skilled musician and trumpet fanatic, but not long ago he had very little skill or interest in music.

He considered his music as part of category of American Music and he devoted his life to music to give new meanings to the field (PBS). Organization of the paper: This research paper is based on the notable personality

Later on, he would learn music in the colored Waif’s Home for boys. After that he began to play at small clubs, parades, and funerals and captured the attention of some very

George Strait Introduction “I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music (“George Strait Quotes,” 2018).” George Strait made this happen too, with hard work and persistence. Being turned down by multiple record companies was very hard on Strait. He kept working though, and it paid off.

Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music. Most legends are known for excelling in a specific field or for doing something so impactful on the world that they will be remembered for ages. What set Louis Armstrong apart from others considered to be legends is that he did this multiple times throughout his life and with ease. Over time there have been many people that have impacted the world and society we live in.

Although he died, there was not another musician as popular as Louis Armstrong. Even years after he has passed, remakes of his songs when to the top of charts (Source A). Overall, Louis Armstrong has made the world we live in a more diverse and creative environment. He should be

As Bruce Springsteen once said, “Rock and Roll, man, it changed my life” (Frankl 22). Well said Mr. Springsteen. Music can indeed change a person’s life. Along his journey, Bruce went from zero to hero. Bruce Springsteen was a very rebellious man and was famous for his Rock and Roll music.

Neil Young Great Influence on our World There is no doubt that Neil Young has changed the world in the past 100 years. Neil Young is one of the most inspiring and influential historical person that has positively impacted our world, in a number of ways. Neil Young is an inspiring musician, experienced and moving writer, and environmental activist that all contribute to his positive influence. Young has changed the way people interact, towards others around them in three ways: his inspiring singing-style has influenced many,Young’s lyrics have opened eyes of many Canadians, and his belief in the importance in protecting our environment has made our atmosphere healthier and safer for Canadians as well as others. Neil Young has influenced our

He met Bob Dylan while he was singing, and even Dylan was impressed. In his free time, a hobby he

In the novel A Long Way Gone we are shown just how much of an impact music can have on one boy's life, and hope to teach us the benefit of having music in everyone's

Jesse James was a very horrible man that a lot of people looked up to for some reason. He was into a lot of criminal activity that got him into some trouble. Not with just the law but with other people as well, so he always had to keep a lookout for people that looked suspicious. But one day he didn't keep a good enough eye out and it got him in trouble. So here are the events that lead up to Jesse James criminal career and eventually his death.

It wasn't until 1960 that Nelson would land a job in Nashville, Tennessee, as a songwriter for Pamper Music (Biography.com, Willie Nelson). Needless to say, he proved himself well-suited for the task. Nelson’s talent and skill resulted in a number of hits for other artists, and - further down the line - himself. Through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Nelson would remain a constant in music. His career has included the publication of more than one hundred albums, many of which came during this period