Title: The Soul of Bluegrass Backup Topic: The Dave Matthews Band Specific Purpose: I would like to inform the class on the success of this great band. Thesis Statement: Past, present, and future the Dave Matthews Band represents a striking pop success story. Introduction Attention Material: As I sat in my chair wondering what to write this speech on, I first had no clue at all. I had my CD player on, and I realized …showed first 75 words of 746 total…

…showed last 75 words of 746 total…be released. Conclusion Summary Statement: In conclusion, the Dave Matthews Band is one of the most successful present day bands. Knowing the history, living the live experience, and waiting for future music has made them my favorite band. Concluding Remarks: Maybe you learned something about this band today, maybe you think this sounded like an episode of VH1 behind the music, but either way, the Dave Matthews Band is a band well deserving of respect.