Journal 8

Pattie is trying to rearticulate the idea that the central theme in both public performance and “reception of rock music” and the persona of a rock star; between the planners and the unpremeditated, and both rely on the music to perform their language. Throughout this article Pattie uses influential musicians from various eras of time. Authenticity is described in this article through the artist audience and how “real” the musician is perceived. If the concept between the performer and the audience or listeners is mutual then you have understanding therefore conveying what is “your” idea of rock. I see people around me including myself everyday expressing there “authenticity” through several different ways, photographs, their clothes, art, etc. There are a vast number of ways to express your own authenticity.