Jazz has shaped the world we know today. Jazz would have never been as popular without the help of the famous musicians: Jelly Roll Morton, Joe King Oliver, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington. These people helped spread the new genre through radio, railroads, and the records that they played. Where did this all start? The jazz age began in New Orleans where a certain King was born.
Although there are many famous Arkansans, James Black has left a vital mark in the history of Arkansas. James Black was born May 1, 1800, in New Jersey(Lu Waters). The names of James Black’s parents are unknown (Lu Waters). James mother died when he was young, and his father remarried (Joshua Williams).
Garth Brooks is one of the most Successful country music artists of all time. Here are some facts and information about him. Here you’ll find information about his early life and home, his musical influences, and his breakthrough and success. Garth never knew he’d be famous for anything, but little did he know that he was soon to be a big name in the music industry. Soon enough he’d be breaking records, and selling millions of his own albums.
John Lewis was a major part of the “Big Six” civil rights movement. And helped the way of discrimination to stop. 1 reasons is the amount of events john Lewis was apart of. Second reason is that he is the last one out of the big six. John Robert Lewis was born on February 21 1940, he had a very happy childhood. John Lewis was born in a little town in Alabama, called Troy . He was mostly privileged as a child John Lewis grew up on a family farm. But John did attend a segregated school in Pike County Alabama. One day John was inspired by what he heard on the radio about the bus boycott and the words of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. After that he decided to be apart of the civil rights movement. And that's where we get to the part about the march
John Madden was born on April 10th, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota to Earl Russell Madden and Mary Margaret Flaherty. While living in Austin his father worked as a mechanic. He later moved to Daly City, California with his family in 1942 after living in Minnesota for about six years. In California his dad worked on airplanes as a mechanic.
Hank Williams Sr. was born on September 17, 1923, his birthplace was in Mount Olive, Alabama. Hank was the third child of Lillie and Lon Williams, while he was growing up his family did not have a lot of money. His father made his money as a logger and then later he entered the Veterans Administration hospital. He rarely saw his father for the early part of his life. His mother made her money by rooming
To truly understand Elvis Presley one must first understand his early life. Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 at 4:35am (Watson 4). Elvis had a twin brother, but, he died when he was born (Petersen). In 1937, Elvis’ dad, Vernon, was sent to jail because of forgery and served a three-year sentence (Watson 15). When Elvis’ dad was sent to jail, his mom couldn’t afford their
Johnny Cash was born in Dyess, Arkansas. He recalls his father’s care for them that he could do everything to make a living. At his very young age, with his family they moved to Kingsland to a common farming project put in place by the government. One particular day, Jack the older brother seems to feel unwillingness to go to his job operating a saw. The next day, Johnny’s father comes to get him later that day, saying that his older brother had
John Wayne Gacy was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 17, 1942. He was born to John Stanley Gacy and Marion Elaine Robinson. John Wayne Gacy is only son of three children. He grew up very close to his mother and his two sisters. His father was an alcoholic and was very abusive to his wife and kids. John was often beaten by his father with a leather belt or a razor strap (Biography.com , n.d.).
On March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, John Wayne Gacy, Jr. was born to John Wayne Gacy, Sr. and Marion Elaine Robinson as the second of three children. Gacy was very close to his mother and sisters as a child, but had a very troubled relationship with his alcoholic father because he was abusive. He was struck in the head when he was 11, forming a blood clot that caused him to suffer blackouts beginning when he was 16. Other than the issues with his father and the blood clot, John Wayne Gacy lived a seemingly normal childhood. He attended four high schools in four years, eventually dropping out and moving to Las Vegas. He began working for Palm Mortuary as a janitor. A few months later, he returned home to Chicago. He then enrolled to a business college and became a salesperson. After graduating, Gacy began working as a management trainee Nunn Bush Shoe Co. After working there for only a couple weeks, he was transferred to Springfield, Illinois.
Jimmie Crutchfield was born on May 15 1910, in Ardmore Missouri. He served in the military during world War II for a year and was an All- Star baseball player in Negro League baseball. He position on the team was an outfielder. Crutchfield was know as a defensive specialist in the outfield and a speedy offensive threat.
Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He was widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists. He was born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arizona, he died on September 12, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee. He had five kids their names are John Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, Kathy Cash, Cindy Cash, Tara Cash, his wife’s name was June Carter.
Our famous player number 42 of the Dodgers was an outstanding Trailblazer. Jackie Robinson had went through challenges before his baseball career. However even with these challenges in his life Jackie still excelled in his goals of baseball. We all recognize and remember Jackie for baseball, but what did he do after that? Well, to grasp that we have to know what he did before baseball.
The King of Country music deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. George Strait is the only man in history to have a top ten hit every year for over three decades. With 33 platinum records, George Strait has more than any other country artist and 3rd across all genres. Behind Elvis Presley and The Beetles. George Strait has 60 number 1’s. More than any other artist in any genre. He has sold 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards. (“Meet George”) George Strait should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he has more number 1 singles than any other artists and the has more platinum records than any other country artist.
Forrest’s momma always told him, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you 're gonna get.” A person should not be judged as stupid because of his IQ, but a person who does something stupid can be classified that way. In The Odyssey and Forest Gump, the protagonist had a purpose that led every decision they made; this shows that both were epic.