Publication Date
Spring 5-26-2021
Abstract
A history and analysis of hard rock and heavy metal from the 1960s through the 1980s, the musical elements that make these genres unique, and an evaluation of the sound and style of songs, vocalists, and instrumentalists of some of the most important bands of this era and the techniques and methods they used to achieve their sounds and styles. A pedagogical analysis of some of the greatest singers in hard rock and heavy metal helps the reader better understand the anatomy and physiology of the voice and of heavy belting and screaming in rock and metal music.
Major Mentor
Sandra Dudley
Second Mentor
Bruce Bennett
Third Mentor
Paulo Oliveira
Department
Music, School of
College
Music and Performing Arts, College of
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Music (MM)
Degree Level
Master's
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Recommended Citation
Sibit, Derik, "The Rise of the Rock Star" (2021). Recital Papers. 16.
https://repository.belmont.edu/music_recitals/16
Included in
Music Education Commons, Music Performance Commons, Music Practice Commons, Music Theory Commons
Notes
An exploration of the the hair metal bands of the 1980s and the evolution of rock and metal music during the height of it's popularity and the age MTV.