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Quote: Hard rock and heavy metal music have been causing controversy since they were first invented, and many people believe the music to have a negative effect on young people. Music featuring distorted guitars, bass, drums and loud or screaming vocals can be thought of as "hard rock," and bands such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest can be classified in this way. Parents are often concerned when their children begin listening to hard rock because of the aggressive sound and occasionally explicit lyrics. If you are concerned, investigate the possible negative effects of hard rock.

Paraphrase: Hard rock and metal music have been causing negative effects in teenagers. Music that has the following: distorted guitars, bass, drums, and loud music, and screaming vocals can be thought of as hard rock. Parents are worried about their children when they listen to hard rock due to the aggressiveness and the explicit lyrics. Investigate further to find out more information.

Summary of Article: "Hard Rock Music Negative Effects" is written by Lee Johnson. Rock and metal music have been causing controversies since they were invented. It says parents are worried about their children when they listen to rock because of the aggressive sound and explicit lyrics. Samuele Bacchiocchi, a theology professor from Andrews University stated that rock music can cause sexual arousal. They also found out that any type of music produces a type of strong sexual arousal in many people. A professor from Andrews University said that rock music makes people go anti-Christian. Christians have the right to express their love for God; they do that through Christian rock. Anti-Christians have the right to express their distaste through the lyrics of songs. It says all that rock music can do is expose people to different ideas. Reckless behavior is common in young children and teens who listen to rock. University of Missouri did a study and found out that kids who liked hard rock showed a higher level of reckless behavior, such as drug use, unprotected sex, casual sex, drunk driving, speeding, and vandalism. There was a suicide case involving Judas Priest which is a famous rock band. The band was blamed for an attempted suicide of a boy named Vance. The judge said that if you play the lyrics backwards, you may find subliminal messages in lyrics. He concluded that the band was not at fault.

Source Analysis: This articles claim is that rock music does indeed have negative effects on teenagers. They use pathos and logos by providing examples and the passage on the boys attempted suicide.

Johnson, Lee. "Hard Rock Music Negative Effects." Hard Rock Music Negative Effects 08 March 2011: 1. Web. 24 Mar 2011. <http: info_8034365_hard-rock-music-negative-effects.html="" www.ehow.com="">.</http:>