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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF
Ronda L. Bonney for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies completed
on October 9, 2013. Title: The Aging Discourse of Rock ‘n’ Roll Icons
Abstract approved: _________________________________________________
Susan Carter, Thesis Advisor
Preconceived ideas associated with rock ‘n’ roll and its aging icons are currently being challenged by aging rock ‘n’ roll icons themselves. Most notably these rock icons continue to maintain a visual presence within the public eye to dilute contemporary views that might consider this as a disgraceful act of narcissism. The Aging Discourse of Rock ‘n’ Roll Icons offers an emerging perspective on the aging journey of rock icons, and how their experiences of aging challenges the negative and inaccurate stereotypes. Breaking through these misperceptions about how rock ‘n’ roll icons will survive old age also has social and personal consequences for aging Baby Boomers. The visual presence of rock icons as they age substantiates this generation’s persona of rebellion and individualism.
An emerging conversation and critical view of the later stage of life for rock ‘n’ roll icons is revealed through the lens of three particular representatives of rock ‘n’ roll: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Daltrey.
References which support the main theory are made through comments of these three rock icons and their personal accounts as the first representatives of aging rock ‘n’ roll legends. The current lifestyle of aging rock ‘n’ roll icons are uncharacteristic of the previous outlook of rock ‘n’ roll musicians and the rock ‘n’ roll generation. Through an examination of how these rock icons perceive later life and defy ageist attitudes, it is demonstrated how the portrayal of late stage life for rock icons can teach us something new about this rock ‘n’ roll cohort.
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| Title | Aging discourse of rock 'n' roll icons |
| Author | Bonney, Ronda L. |
| Subject (LCSH) |
Older musicians Rock musicians Aging--Psychological aspects |
| Abstract | Preconceived ideas associated with rock 'n' roll and its aging icons are currently being challenged by aging rock 'n' roll icons themselves. Most notably these rock icons continue to maintain a visual presence within the public eye to dilute contemporary views that might consider this as a disgraceful act of narcissism. The Aging Discourse of Rock 'n' Roll Icons offers an emerging perspective on the aging journey of rock icons, and how their experiences of aging challenges the negative and inaccurate stereotypes. Breaking through these misperceptions about how rock 'n' roll icons will survive old age also has social and personal consequences for aging Baby Boomers. The visual presence of rock icons as they age substantiates this generation's persona of rebellion and individualism. An emerging conversation and critical view of the later stage of life for rock 'n' roll icons is revealed through the lens of three particular representatives of rock 'n' roll: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Daltrey. References which support the main theory are made through comments of these three rock icons and their personal accounts as the first representatives of aging rock 'n' roll legends. The current lifestyle of aging rock 'n' roll icons are uncharacteristic of the previous outlook of rock 'n' roll musicians and the rock 'n' roll generation. Through an examination of how these rock icons perceive later life and defy ageist attitudes, it is demonstrated how the portrayal of late stage life for rock icons can teach us something new about this rock 'n' roll cohort. As the number of rock 'n' roll musicians increase and live longer, we must not miss out on this opportunity to embrace the lived experiences and continued passion to substantiate their craft and trail blaze a path for subsequent rock musicians. |
| Degree Granting Institution | Marylhurst University |
| Degree | MAIS |
| Date Degree Awarded | 2013 |
| Faculty Advisors | Carter Susan G.; Sasser, Jennifer |
| Call# | THESES 155.67 B66 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Rights | Copyright by Ronda L. Bonney |
| Digital Collection | Marylhurst Thesis |
| Format.FileType | |
| Identifier.FileName | 2013.Bonney.Ronda L.pdf |
| Date created | 2014-01-10 |
| OCLC number | 867871205 |
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| Title | 2013.Bonney.Ronda L 1 |
| Abstract | AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ronda L. Bonney for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies completed on October 9, 2013. Title: The Aging Discourse of Rock ‘n’ Roll Icons Abstract approved: _________________________________________________ Susan Carter, Thesis Advisor Preconceived ideas associated with rock ‘n’ roll and its aging icons are currently being challenged by aging rock ‘n’ roll icons themselves. Most notably these rock icons continue to maintain a visual presence within the public eye to dilute contemporary views that might consider this as a disgraceful act of narcissism. The Aging Discourse of Rock ‘n’ Roll Icons offers an emerging perspective on the aging journey of rock icons, and how their experiences of aging challenges the negative and inaccurate stereotypes. Breaking through these misperceptions about how rock ‘n’ roll icons will survive old age also has social and personal consequences for aging Baby Boomers. The visual presence of rock icons as they age substantiates this generation’s persona of rebellion and individualism. An emerging conversation and critical view of the later stage of life for rock ‘n’ roll icons is revealed through the lens of three particular representatives of rock ‘n’ roll: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Daltrey. References which support the main theory are made through comments of these three rock icons and their personal accounts as the first representatives of aging rock ‘n’ roll legends. The current lifestyle of aging rock ‘n’ roll icons are uncharacteristic of the previous outlook of rock ‘n’ roll musicians and the rock ‘n’ roll generation. Through an examination of how these rock icons perceive later life and defy ageist attitudes, it is demonstrated how the portrayal of late stage life for rock icons can teach us something new about this rock ‘n’ roll cohort. |
| Date created | 2014-01-10 |
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