Prince had early success with his debut album "For You" in 1978 and his 1982 album "1999" which sold over 3 million copies. Also in 1982, his song "Little Red Corvette" received heavy rotation on MTV, making him one of the first black artists played on the channel. His 1984 film and soundtrack "Purple Rain" was hugely successful and cemented his status. In the late 80s and 90s he continued having commercial and critical success, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was considered one of the most influential musicians and guitarists of his generation.
Bud Counihan created Betty Boop, and for its time it was considered risque. Betty Boop got her figure based on Mae West. In the early days your would see her at the movies in a short cartoon.
For their final project, second semester Northern Virginia Community College Composition students (ENG 112) work in groups to create presentations that introduce, analyze, and draw a conclusion about a significant American cultural artifact, (a trend, a celebrity, or anything that significantly impacts American culture). Students work together to build a persuasive argument using a combination of text, multimedia, and visual design. Students develop a claim about the negative or positive impact of the artifact on the demographic of American culture it affects. Alternatively, students may discuss what the artifact says about our culture.
These students are asked to explore a cultural artifact and determine its significance and/or role in our society. Students are encouraged to present their findings using any media they wish to implement.
Bud Counihan created Betty Boop, and for its time it was considered risque. Betty Boop got her figure based on Mae West. In the early days your would see her at the movies in a short cartoon.
For their final project, second semester Northern Virginia Community College Composition students (ENG 112) work in groups to create presentations that introduce, analyze, and draw a conclusion about a significant American cultural artifact, (a trend, a celebrity, or anything that significantly impacts American culture). Students work together to build a persuasive argument using a combination of text, multimedia, and visual design. Students develop a claim about the negative or positive impact of the artifact on the demographic of American culture it affects. Alternatively, students may discuss what the artifact says about our culture.
These students are asked to explore a cultural artifact and determine its significance and/or role in our society. Students are encouraged to present their findings using any media they wish to implement.
I have created a timeline of the history of music from the 1960's to current day looking at how genre has changed in popularity and how the music videos have changed.
4. EARLY
First album , For You , released in 1978.
In 1982, album, 1999 , sells over 3 million copies.
Also in 1982,“Little Red Corvette”, one of two MTV videos
by a black artist to be played in heavy rotation, the other
being Michael Jackson’s , “Billie Jean”.
5. GOLDEN
1984, “PURPLE RAIN”, one of the most celebrated and best
selling album released. Soundtrack to the movie , “Purple Rain”,
starring Prince himself.
1989, collaborated w/Madonna on her album , “Like a Prayer”,
and for WB’s movie, Batman, to include 9 tracks.
6. LATE
1993-2000, “Formerly Known as Prince”;
2004, inducted into the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame
2007, performed at SuperBowl XLI
2009, release of triple album set: Lotusflow3r,MPLSound,&Elixer
7. LEGACY
Received BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award
TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World
BBC 6 Music, considers Prince as one of the best guitarist in last 30
years
8. We here at Warner
Brothers Music
Foo, slavery ended a demand that you
long time ago. Just get make three more
the FUNK out! albums, for we do
OWN rights to your
name…
9. Hey, look me over
Tell me do you like
what you see?
Hey, I ain’t got no
money
But honey, I’m rich
on personality!
Lyric from “Baby I’m a Star”
Money can’t get you to smile, laugh, trust, hope, and most of
all love. But I, Alexis Marks, most definitely can!
10. I’m 5’6, uuhh..with 4 inch heels. I can expertly play over 30 instruments. I can
sing at least 4 octave vocal range. I was once a high school basketball star. While
on stage, I can jump off a piano in my high heels and do splits. I hate the internet,
it’s the devil. I sometimes practice being a Jehovah Witness. Oh, and NO I am not
GAY!
11. Look, No
makeup!
*Clips and pics courtesy of Time Warner, MTV, and Prince.org
*Minnesota photo courtesy of Vincent Laforet
*Additional bio, facts, info., obtained from Rollingstone.com, Cnn.com, Billboard
Charts Magazine