The 1980s Musicians You need: Folders Pen or pencil

Today’s Objective...  To see how certain artists influenced Rock music.  Students will understand music in relation to history and culture in the 1980s.  Students will listen to, analyze, describe, and evaluate music from the 1980s.

Madonna (Madonna Louise Ciccone) Born: August 16, 1958 Died: Influence on music: Diverse musical style Controversial religious beliefs/changes “Reinvented” herself Listening: Material Girl

Billy Joel Born: May 9, 1949 Died: Influence on music: Piano! (classically trained) Story teller Listening: It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me

Michael Jackson Born: August 29, 1958 Died: June 25, 2009 Influence on music: The king of pop Many awards Listening: The Way You Make Me Feel

Phil Collins and Genesis Members: Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford Influence on music: Pop Use of the drum machine Listening: Invisible Touch

Paula Abdul Born: June 19, 1962 Influence on music: Highly sought-after choreographer Many dance songs recorded Listening: Straight Up

Blondie Members: Debbie Harry and Chris Stein Influence on music: New wave Punk Listening: One Way or Another

Talking Heads Members: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison Influence on music: New wave Multimedia projects Listening: Burning Down the House

The Police Members: Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copland, Henry Dadovani Influence on music: New wave = jazz/punk/reggae Listening: Every Breath You Take

U2 Members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr. Influence on music: Considered zero to hero—limited musical training Dance and alternative rock Benefit work Listening: With or Without You

Bon Jovi Members: John Francis Bonigiovi, Jr., Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Hugh McDonald Influence on music: Heavy metal Rock anthems Listening: Livin’ on a Prayer

Amy Grant Born: November 25, 1960 Died: Influence on music: “Queen of Christian Pop” Also contemporary pop Listening: El Shaddai Baby

Michael W. Smith Born: October 7, 1957 Died: Influence on music: Christian music Listening: Friends

Van Halen Members: Eddie, Wolfgang, and Alex VanHalen Influence on music: Considered best selling, most number one hits Listening: Jump

Devo Members: Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald and Bob Casale, Alan Myers Influence on music: Pioneers of the music video “unusual time signatures that became common” Listening: Whip It

Guns N’ Roses Members: Axel Rose and many more Influence on music: Hard rock Listening: Sweet Child of Mine

Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson) Born: June 7, 1958 Died: Influence on music: From Minneapolis, MN Commercially successful-huge Recent lawsuits with copyright (couldn’t find his music on youtube, etc.) Listening: Purple Rain

AC/DC Members: Malcolm and Angus Young, Bon Scott Influence on music: Heavy metal Said to have made the most $$ of any band Listening: Thunderstruck

Metallica Members: Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett Influence on music: Heavy metal or thrash metal Fast, aggressive Sued Napster (copyright infringement) Listening: Fade to Black

Run—D.M.C Members: Run, D.M.C., Jam-Master Jay Influence on music: Hip-hop Use of MC/DJ Many people have created meanings for the acronym Listening: My Adidas

Aerosmith Members: Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer, Ray Tabano Influence on music: R&B and pop based Hard rock Listening: Dude (Looks Like a Lady)

Journey  Members: Steve Perry, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda  Listening: Don’t Stop Believin’ Don’t Stop Believin’