Science Fiction in Classic Rock(English, Paperback, McParland Robert)

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Science Fiction in Classic Rock(English, Paperback, McParland Robert) is written by McParland Robert and published by McFarland & Co Inc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1476664706 (ISBN 10) and 9781476664705 (ISBN 13).

As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies.