The Theory
David Bowie
When we think of rock music, most of us think drugs, alcohol, dark lyrics and really loud music. Most people think of the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Nirvana. We remember the ones who got caught up in the game of rock music and crashed like Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain who committed suicide at the age of 27. We remember the intense makeup and wardrobe of Kiss and David Bowie.
The Inspiration
While it is true that rock music is full of loud sounds, dark lyrics, obsessions, and sometimes drugs and destructive behavior, there is more to the music than insanity.
"Escaping Insanity" Drawing by Marie
To me and to most of the people who listen or sing rock music, whether it’s classic rock or punk- rock, it’s a way for us to express the intense emotions we feel or go through in our daily lives. Most of us do have a couple of demons we are trying to fight. However, singing and writing keep us sane.
The Truth
Kurt Cobain
It’s dangerous for a person to not have a way of dealing with life’s heartaches. It is necessary for a person to have a coping mechanism of one way or another. I do agree there are many rockers who end up greatly under the influence and suicidal. However, there are still many people like Pink Floyd, Skillet, Green Day, and Evanescence who have been in the world of Rock N Roll and have come out victors over their demons.
