Rock and roll, from its inception, has always had a certain spiritual quality to it. It has been described as a rebellious and visceral form of expression, which defies the constraints of traditional society. But for some, rock and roll has evolved into something much more profound, even to the point of becoming a kind of pagan religion.
In his book Noise: The Political Economy of Music, Jacques Attali writes: 'Rock and roll is an anarchic, heretical force that aims at tearing down the established order, at finding a way to freedom, or at least to some sort of liberation.' Attali suggests that rock and roll's rebellious spirit is rooted in its origins as music for the marginalized and disenfranchised, including African Americans and working-class youth. The genre's primal and sexual nature, as well as its connection to the occult, are also seen as manifestations of this rebellious spirit.
Kenneth Anger has been one of the most prominent voices in the exploration of rock and roll's spiritual qualities. In his book Hollywood Babylon, Anger writes, 'Rock and roll is a pagan thing, a pagan religion, and its rituals are sexual.' This statement highlights the primal and sexual nature of rock and roll, which is often associated with the pagan worship of the body and the earth.
"Rock and Roll is the Devil's music, and it inspires the passions of its followers to the point of frenzy."
(ELVIS)
"Rock and Roll is a planetary government in which every man, woman, and child is president."
(W. BURROUGHS)
"Rock and Roll is a form of alchemy, a way of transforming base materials into gold."
(J. PAGE)
"Rock and Roll is a religion, and the amplifier is its god."
(HENDRIX)
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