Date of Defense
4-22-1999
Department
English
First Advisor
Dr. Ralph Chandler
Second Advisor
Rebecca Janson
Abstract
This is my ode to the curse of loving rock 'n' roll. The curse of always having to defend my love of power chords and high-energy bass lines. The curse of trying to describe to people the distinction my mind makes between Pearl Jam and Aerosmith, Ani DiFranco and Jewel. The curse of looking at someone as I explain how important rock 'n' roll is to me, and seeing they don't understand a word. I have devoted the last six years of my life to listening, understanding, learning about rock music, and I do not consider that time wasted. I offer this thesis as proof. When I began, I thought I was singular, and that I would find ideas for this paper only in my experiences. I have since discovered I am not a crowd of one, though I started this journey on the power of my own emotions.
Recommended Citation
Blanco, Sebastian, "Go and See the Band: Rock N' Roll as Art and How We Deal With It" (1999). Honors Theses. 1797.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1797
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access