Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

Pop culture has always influenced the American way. In fact, there is a saying that politics is downstream from culture. What this means is that laws, policies, and guidelines that the government enforces are all influenced by what is being said and done in pop culture. It may be hard to see this example today, but there were certain parts in time where this idea could be easily seen. One of these eras was the 1960s. The 1960s was filled with turbulence. This is because of all of the significant

called “Look for Love.” The song can be found online and a snippet of a related interview can be heard at the beginning of “Maria,” off Green Day’s ‘International Superhits!’ Number Four: They Share Songwriting Duties. Armstrong may be the chief songwriter, but he isn’t the only member of Green Day who writes songs for the band. Both Dirnt and Tré Cool have taken part in songwriting duties. Dirnt's additions include "Ha Ha You're Dead," "Nobody Likes You" and "Modern World." However, Tré Cool's additions

We all probably know of Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, but do you know the person behind it all? Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you, Berry Gordy Junior, the founder of Motown Records- the home of several multi-platinum record artists and the most successful African American owned music company in the history of the United States of America. Motown was at its peak during the 70’s and 80’s. On November 28th of 1929 in Detroit Michigan, Bertha Fuller and

1957, he has sold millions of record as an artist and has partly written or written over 500 songs for himself and others. He collaborated with mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. Howard Greenfield was an American lyricist and songwriter who for several years 1960s who worked for the famous Brill Building. Howard is best

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “She’s Always a Woman,” all with good reason. Having written a plethora of memorable songs that could easily be added to the soundtrack of our lives, Billy Joel’s undoubtedly one of the most talented musicians and songwriters of all time. The musical legend was born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949 to Howard and Rosalind Joel. He grew up in the suburb of Hicksville, New York, in a rather musical home. His father was a classically trained pianist while his mother would

noteworthy is how he is one of three artists, Elvis, Hank Williams, and Cash, who is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Becoming a member of both is not an easy feet for any artist. In order to do so one has to be the very best in each style of music. Cash at 48 became the youngest performer to ever be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (Danker). Kris Kristofferson put it the best way, “You felt like he should've had his face on Mount Rushmore”

which had one disc of live performances and one of individual works by each band member. Laid-back but experimental, Pink Floyd kicked off the Seventies with the, albums “Atom Heart Mother” (1970) and “Meddle” (1971). Waters became their primary songwriter and lyricist. Pink Floyd achieved critical and commercial success with the concept albums The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), The Wall (1979) and The Final Cut (1983). The times were ever changing as were

pride and dignity” – King of Pop (YouTube 2014). The late Michael Joseph Jackson was a 20th-century African-American singer and songwriter who transformed the face of pop music and popular culture throughout his lifetime (Michael Joseph Jackson ). Debuted in the professional music world in 1968 at the age of 10 as a member of The Jackson 5, Jackson’s rise to fame had been largely influenced by his invaluable contributions to the music, dance and fashion industries (Michael Joseph Jackson). Hailed