Rock'n'Roll - the Fountain of Youth? Cover Image

Rock'n'roll - źródło młodości?
Rock'n'Roll - the Fountain of Youth?

Author(s): Agata Picheń
Subject(s): Cultural history, Music, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Sociology, Sociology of Art
Published by: Instytut Nauk o Kulturze i Studiów Interdyscyplinarnych - Wydział Filologiczny - Uniwersytet Śląski
Keywords: rock ‘n’ roll;lifestyle;music;

Summary/Abstract: Main goal of the article is attempt to find the fountain of youth?. The author looks for non-obvious examples, mainly referring to rock'n'roll and lifestyle associated with this cultural phenomenon. The author discusses the way of life presented by musicians and the opinions of the geriatrics. The main argument of the article is that the source of youth will not be in a healthy diet or hygienic way of life. We need to find meaning in our actions, maintaining social bonds, fostering rebellion and indignation, sometimes doing something selfishly and enjoying life.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 26
  • Page Range: 166-174
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish