Assignment: HISTORY OF ROCK N ROLL
1. British metal and L.A. metal both enjoy success during the 1980's. How do they differ in approach? Are there similarities? Give examples of both styles for support.
1. "One" by Metallica shows a more serious side of heavy metal. How does the music fit the lyrical content? What elements of the song show the band's influences? Who are they influential to?
2. "Rock Box" by Run-D.M.C. provides an example of the prototype of hardcore rap that was able to crossover to mainstream audiences. How does the mix of rock guitar and hip hop beats, seen as adversaries at the time, fuse to create their signature sound? How are they influential to later rap and hip hop artists?
"Color Me Impressed" by The Replacements is a great example of a song that came out of the Minneapolis indie movement in the mid-1980's. How do the band incorporate pop music elements while still maintaining the edge and sound of hardcore? Is this moving toward a newer merger of styles in the 1990's?
3. The PMRC believed that labeling "pornographic content"on Cd's would deter sales of both rap and metal styles, as both were seen as detrimental to youth of America, even pointing out antisocial behavior and suicide. Is this a direct attack on "freedom of speech"? If so, what is the limit of free speech?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.