How Classic Rock Heroes Have Shaped My World | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

How Classic Rock Heroes Have Shaped My World

An ode to heroes who've revolutionized the world.

12
How Classic Rock Heroes Have Shaped My World
The Round Place

Where do we get our values? This question arises for practically everyone at some point in their lives. The answers, for some of us, may be our parents, our family, our community, our genetic makeup and tendencies, our educations. Those answers - while primarily true - are also the obvious answers I want to move past. I, for one, have to dig a little deeper.

My values are tied to the people who revolutionize the world through art, the people who continue to push the frontier. My values are inspired by the heroes who use their influence to push for revolution: the heroes of classic rock.

Challenging the traditional expectations and norms of what is considered art in the Western world, classic rock never fails to address issues plaguing our world in a powerful and meaningful manner. Many are surprised when they see my family, a family with no particularly extended tie to this country, screaming at the top of our lungs when a classic rock hit blasts on the speakers. It runs in our veins just like it does for any American who has witnessed the timeless influence of rock and roll.

Practically every year, since I was in elementary school, my dad has made it an annual tradition for our family to go to a rock concert. I’m ridiculously proud of the collection of bands I’ve now seen, ranging from the soulful rock of the Doobie Brothers to the blue-collar, down-to-earth themes of Tom Petty. Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Journey, Pink Floyd, and REO Speedwagon are just a handful of the many rockers we’ve seen over the years.

Roger Waters, the previous lead singer of Pink Flo

In our fierce love for this genre of music, we feel a deep sense of unity and belonging with the United States which has been unfamiliar to us of late. Bonded in our respect for this style of art, people of all backgrounds come together in a way that is political, passionate, strong, and beautiful at the same time. At every one of these concerts, I look around the stadium in appreciation of this force, this movement - and I know exactly where I get my values from.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

999
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

603
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

199693
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20583
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments