Humanities: Arts and Design Discussion

1. Who is your favorite rock star?
2. Is this star worth being a “giant of the arts?” Explain why or why not. I know that some of my favorites are not “giants” but they are still enjoyable!
3. In particular, is your favorite star “innovative?” Innovation is a key term for the module, so address this quality in particular.

Here is an example: Johnny Cash is a favorite rock star of mine (although many would not consider his style to be “rock”). He is a great performer, but he will not be remembered in 500 years, or probably even in 200. He is not a “giant of the arts.” His work is largely derivative of earlier artists, including country, blues, and rockabilly – he does not really innovate on his own. He is cool, his music makes me happy, he creates an image of an outlaw, a rebel, and supporter of the downtrodden…but his art is very simple, not highly original, and not highly innovative.

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My favorite rock star is Axl Rose. He is the hard rock’s band Guns N’ Roses lead vocalist. He also has been the only constant member of the band since it was established in the year 1985. Since 2016, he has been AC/AD lead singer……