Digital History Projects (2022)

TMZ and the Portrayal of Male and Female Artists by Makayla Benz. Examines the difference in the way that media looks at men and women in the music industry.

Elvis’ Fashion Influence by Tyler Anderson & Nich Reich. This project emphasizes the connections between artists and their sense of style.

The 27 Club by Morgan Feltham. gathering and comparing information on the history and geography of the lives of fifteen members of the infamous 27 club, by exploring whether or not there were any geographical connections between fifteen of the club’s most famous members.

Live Aid: The “Perfect” Fundraiser? by Marissa Schaff. An in-depth investigation on the success of the Live Aid benefit concert of 1985.

How the Strat Changed Music Forever by Peter Acs. This project explains the history of the Fender guitar company, the adoption of their guitars by now-renowned musicians, and its surge in popularity that occurred 60 years ago.

Grunge and Pop-Punk by Brayden Kimbrough. Explores the lyrical changes that occurred during the rise and fall of grunge music.

Moral Pancis from the 1950s/1970s/1990s by Trevor Barron, Kenyala Felder, and Chrys Hawkins. This digital history project analyzed the patterns and dissimilarities of moral panics found in music throughout the second part of the 20th century by analyzing the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s.

A History of Television and Music by Cameron Williams. Examines Elvis, The Monkees, Big Time Rush, and Sabrina Carpenter because together they reflect the beginning era of television and the modern-day as well as each pair, Elvis and Sabrina Carpenter and The Monkees and Big Time Rush, being foils to one another.

A Study of the Intersectionality Between NWA and Public Enemy’s Most Notorious Hits and President Reagan’s ‘War On Drugs’ Policies by Lupita Fajardo, Caroline, and Gabby Puyo Munoz.  The project explores the politics behind the early political rap and the extent to which Ronald Reagan served as a catalyst.

“I Am Woman” by Sarah Johnson. This project looks into the impact of the rise of second-wave feminism and its impact on female musicians.