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Science Fiction in Classic Rock: Musical Explorations of Space, Technology and the Imagination, 1967-1982

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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.

Author(s): Robert McParland
Series: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy, 59
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Year: 2017

Language: English
Pages: 208
City: Jefferson

Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
One. Rock Music and the Mythic Imagination
Two. The Forgotten Language: Rock, Myth and Science Fiction
Three. The Jefferson Starship Takes Off: The San Francisco Scene
Four. The Electric Light Orchestra: Science Fiction with Strings Attached
Five. David Bowie: From Major Tom to Ziggy Stardust
Six. Pink Floyd: On the Dark Side of the Moon
Seven. Blue Öyster Cult: Collaboration with Science Fiction Writers
Eight. Rush to Other Realms: A Band’s Genuine Love of Science Fiction
Nine. The Alan Parsons Project: Robots and Telepathy
Coda
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index