Most of us know by now how wizard rock started. We’ve heard the story of the Switchblade Kittens‘ song ‘Ode to Harry’ and how Paul and Joe DeGeorge played their first show as Harry and the Potters. I’m about to start a series of articles on the influences and influenced of wizard rock, so we’ll get more into that soon.
But while you’re waiting for that, there is one tidbit of history that you should check out. I’m sure many of you have read Melissa Anelli’s book, Harry, A History and have seen the chapter on wizard rock. In it, she tells a story related to her about Joe at one of his Muggle band’s shows. It’s a great story that tells the beginning of wizard rock as we know it. Of course, the thing with stories is that they tend to change over time, little details being modified to fit which part you want to empahasize.
Only this story hasn’t actually been changed. And Melissa has proof of this over at her website for Harry, A History. Go check it out.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
“We love you Harry Potter” : awesome !
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
The ‘Harry, A History’ and ‘her website for Harry, A History’ are not working for me…
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
@Odette: It looks like the site is down at the moment. I just double checked the links, and they are correct. Hang in there, I’m sure it will be back soon!
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
The sit is back up!
February 24th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Site, even.