Influential People of Today and Yesterday

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Influential People of Today and Yesterday

• "Like the Dynamic Duo Eric B. Rakim Once
  Advised, It's Time to Follow the Leaders. Your
  Musical Lessons Begin Here."

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Bob Marley

•   The music that once sounded strange has become
  so popular.  He has influenced other singers such
  as Sean Paul who was 3 on the reggae artist of
  the year. 
• Bob Marley made the cover of the rolling stone
  magazine on march 10th 2005, it stated "he
  changed our world forever."
  

3
Ozzy Osbourne

• Ozzy Osbourne was born john Michael Osbourne in
  England in 1948.
  
• He "was the lead singer of heavy metal pioneers
  black Sabbath." "They cranked up the volume" and
  recorded three album classic rock albums, black
  Sabbath, paranoid, and master of reality.
• Ozzy left the band in 1979 and the fans followed
  him. Ozzy had many more successful albums but
  became well known for his crazy antics.
  
• He once bit the head off a bat while on stage,
  and he was arrested in 1982 for urinating on the
  Alamo
  
• Along with his family, his wacky life was
  exposed in 2002 in the MTV show the Osbournes.

4
Ray Charles

• Ray Charles is one of the most influential
  entertainers of   the last century.
  
• His music is a blend of four different styles in
  one...They include rb, country, gospel and
  jazz.
  
• Some of today's most popular songs and beats have
  been inspired of taken from some part of ray
  Charles' music.

5
Michael Jackson/usher

• Usher Raymond is one of the many talented RB
  artists who were inspired by The King of Pop,
  Michael Jackson.
  
• Through Ushers style of dress to his clever
  dance moves, he evolved from his inspiration,
  Michael Jackson.

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Usher/ Michael Jackson

• Usher Raymonds confessions album, fourth
  album, broke an RB record. The album sold 1.1
  million the first week and continues to sell
  approximately one million each month. Confessions
  has sold eleven million  copies worldwide my
  way album earned six times platinum in the
  united states you make me Wanna, nice and
  slow, and U remind me all made 1 on RB
  charts.
• Usher won a total of eight Grammys Michael
  Jackson has set many records throughout his
  career and won many awards.
  
• Usher has yet to continue making his mark and to
  follow the legendary Michael Jackson. Michael
  lesson perseveres through the work of usher
  Raymond.

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Avril Lavigne

• Avril Lavigne made it in the music industry for
  bold and unique fashion.  Avril started the
  fashio0n trend of tank tops and ties.  This punk
  princess made a statement for herself and
  encouraged others to develop their own sense of
  style.
• If there is any way to put sound with each person
  could you use bob Marleys song "Jammin," and
  Avril's "skater boy."
  

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Justin Timberlake

• Started off as Mickey Mousketeer and moved into
  the boy band craze, leading popular NSYNC into
  the new millennium.
  
• Known as a ladies man, he branched off the boy
  band group into his own successful solo career in
  the early 2000's.
  
• Most controversial stunt took place at the 2004
  Super Bowl halftime show, when Justin
  "accidentally" ripped off a piece of Janet
  Jackson's top, exposing her.
• Dated fellow MMC member, Britney Spears but is
  now hooked up with actress Cameron Diaz.
  
• Endorsed McDonalds, belting out "I'm lovin it" on
  airways worldwide.

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Jennifer Lopez

• J lo is a talented actress and pop artist
• Influenced girls with having a bodacious and
  curvy body
  
• She has her own clothing line and her fashion
  from her sunglasses to her perfume has made an
  impact on her fans

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• Good charlotte is a band consisting of five guys
  Benji, Joel, Paul, Billy and Chris
  
• The genre of their music is mainly punk rock
• Some of their album titles are the chronicles of
  life and death, the young and the hopeless, and
  predictable
  
• Punk rock is a type of music with harsh or
  offensive lyrics that usually expresses anger or
  alienation
  
• They influence a lot of young kids through their
  style of music and clothes
  
• They wear a lot of black clothing, dyed hair, and
  tattoos -they attract alternative and punk rock
  audiences

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Linkin Park

• The band Linkin park is known for its combination
  of old-school hip-hop, classic rock, and
  electronica.
  
• After being turned down three times Warner bros.
  Signed the band in 1999 and they started to work
  on their first album called hybrid theory.
  
• The album resembled music that was influenced by
  bands such as nine inch nails, the Deftones, and
  the roots. Singles such as crawling and one
  step closer made waves across radio stations and
  MTVs popular television show TRL.
• Their second album Meteora hit 1 in the united
  states and the united kingdom. Along with touring
  in Ozzfest Linkin park has collaborated with
  other artists such as jay-z, and received awards
  for artist of the year, song of the year, and
  best group.

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Gwen Stefani

• Early pioneer to the punk rock scene, standing as
  the lead singer of no doubt.
  
• Has been compared to the independent styles, both
  musically and materialistically, of Madonna.
  
• Launched her own clothing line, L.A.M.B., Which
  is the acronym for her first solo album
  love.Angel.Music.Baby.
  
• Is fascinated with young trendy Japanese style,
  especially in well known Harajuku girls. Harajuku
  girls are mentioned in many of her songs and she
  even has 4 Japanese Harajuku backup dancers.

13
Jessica Simpson

• Lead in MTV reality show, the newlyweds, with
  husband nick Lachey, lead singer of 98 degrees.
  They also starred in one time event the nick
  Jessica variety hour.
• Known for her natural beauty and powerful voice,
  but even more so for her ditzy remarks on the
  show.
  
• Has scored many celebrity spokesperson jobs since
  the show launched. Such companies include pizza
  hut, chicken of the sea, and her own fragrance
  line.
• Will star in blockbuster remake of dukes of
  Hazaard.

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Christina Aguilera

• Christina Aguilera created her own "dirty" style
  along with piercings that had an influence on
  many girls.
  
• Christina received a gay lesbian alliance
  against defamation (GLAAD) honor for her
  "beautiful" music video.
  
• She also portrays through her video a stress on
  positive attitude of self-image.

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• Eminem aka Marshall Mathers or slim shady is a
  talented, outspoken rapper.
  
• He uses his music as an outlet and emulates that
  through his lyrics.
  
• There is much controversy because of Eminem's
  lyrics
  
• However, this is only because he strongly
  believes in the freedom of speech.
  
• He has his own clothing line, which influences
  fashion
  
• He made a movie called "8 mile", which shows the
  hardships of fulfilling dreams.
  
• Influences society to not be afraid to be
  yourself.

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Britney Spears

• Was the first in the new string of female pop
  stars.
  
• Broke barriers by showing off her midriff, along
  with a belly button ring.
  
• Became a role model for girls of all ages.
• Received most the blame for provocative clothing,
  even though other female pop stars dressed the
  same way.
  
• Launched her own fragrance, curious.
• She's only 22 and has released 5 albums,
  including a greatest hits, and went on to sell
  millions of each album.

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Quentin Tarantino
perhaps the most distinctive and volatile talent
to emerge in American film in the early '90s
Born 27 March 1963 Director/Screenwriter/Actor/P
roducer References from a wide range of film and
pop culture Westerns Kung Fu Films Cult Films
Mexican Standoffs
1994 quentin tarantino was nominated for an
academy award for best director, and also won an
academy award for best original screenplay for
his film Pulp Fiction.

• Director Filmography
• Inglorious Bastard (2006)
• Sin City-Special Guest Director (2005)
• Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)
• Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)
• Jackie Brown (1997)
• Four Rooms (1995)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Reservoir Dogs (1992)
• My Best Friends Birthday (1987)

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Lance Armstrong

• He was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He was
  told his odds of survival were not good, but made
  it through the cancer that had also spread to his
  lungs and his brain. Soon after being diagnosed
  with cancer, he started the lance Armstrong
  foundation.
• Before cancer I just lived. Now I live strong.
  Lance Armstrong.
  
• There are over 40 million people around the world
  that wear a LIVESTRONGä wristband to support
  people living with cancer.
  
• He has since went on to win six tour de France
  titles.

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David and Victoria Beckham

• David and Victoria Beckham - when they married
  they became posh n' Becks and perhaps the most
  famous and beloved couple throughout the world-
  they have a combined net worth close to 100
  million dollars--- and still counting- along with
  some celebrity couples, popularized the name
  tattoos, called partner marking .
• David Beckham - the highest paid and most famous
  soccer player ever- David Beckham is more than a
  superstar footballer for real Madrid.  Blessed
  with good looks, a pop star wife and a talent for
  self-promotion, he is among the world's most
  influential fashion icons.  Being David Beckham
  is now a lifestyle for many people- his cornrow
  hairstyle, a series of parallel small plaits
  pulled tightly to the head, is the latest
  trend-setting cut that have included a Mohegan, a
  skin head and an Alice band in the past two
  years- he helped usher in the age of the metro
  sexual with his impeccable clothes and consummate
  grooming .
• Victoria Beckham - a.K.A. Posh spice, a.K.A. Mrs.
  David Beckham- former spice girl member- just
  launched her own jeans clothing line called "VB
  rocks" collection for rock and republic- also
  designs clutch purses and baby bags.

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Jon Stewartan Influential Celebrity

• Viewers of his The Daily Show ended up better
  informed on the presidential candidates than
  people who didnt watch his show (Annenberg
  Center)
• Wrote a number one best selling book America A
  citizens guide to Democracy Inaction

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Paris Hilton

• Stars in the reality show the simple life, she
  has also acted in movies raising Helen,
  wonderland.
  
• Paris has trademarked her famous quote
  "that's hot" Paris has debuted her own line of
  jewelry.
  
• She has been called the queen of tabloids for her
  party girl ways.

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Dave Chapelle

• Started a new revolution of comedy.
• Has put comedy in a way for everyone to enjoy.
• Chappelle himself claims he's America's no. 1
  source for offensive comedy.
  
• Is currently working on his forth season of the
  Chapelle show.

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Oprah

• The Oprah Winfrey show is watched by about 30
  million viewers a week in the united states, and
  can be seen in 111 countries. - Oprah's book club
  has influenced readers' book selections, and her
  recommendations become best-sellers in no time. 
  "Oprah's favorite things" also influence buyers'
  shopping. .
• The Oprah Winfrey foundation helps children
  across the world receive an education.  Oprah has
  developed schools, awarded scholarships to
  children, and donated money to other
  organizations promoting education.  Oprah's angel
  network has raised nearly 27 million for
  non-profit organizations throughout the world.
• Oprah proposed the national child protection act
  in 1991, which president Clinton signed into law
  as the "Oprah bill".

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M. Night Shyamalan
Director/Producer/Screenwriter

• He first became an established filmmaker in 1999
  with his box-office hit, The Sixth Sense.
  
• The Sixth Sense was nominated for six Academy
  Awards, including Best Director and Best picture.
  
  
• He later went on to write/direct/produce
  Unbreakable (2000)
  Signs (2002)
  The Village (2004)
• His hometown of Philadelphia is the setting for
  all his movies.
  
• He is known for writing suspenseful movies with
  revealing twists.
  

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• Christian science monitor CSMonitor.Com. 26
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• The fabulous life. The fabulous life of
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• Gustafson, Kristi. Love is painful if you say
  it in ink. Toronto star 2 Oct. 2004l3.

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• Lance Armstrong foundation Livestrong. 11 April
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