Ludwig Van Beethoven
Artist through the ages have dealt with the questions of life’s meaning and self. Why are we here? What does it all mean? Am I really even here? Who am I? Whether the artist is a painter, a poet, a dancer, a writer or a musician…..the questions of life, love and meaning are constantly at play.
On February 10th, 2010 the aged rock band The WHO played the halftime show during the Super Bowl. Reviews of their performance were underwhelming. Why people asked, were these guys given center stage during America’s biggest show? Personally, I think it was a mistake to cast The WHO in 2010. However, the band did have its day, and once had its say.
My favorite lyrics in rock music are those found on the last song on The WHO’s 1973 double album Quadrophenia. The concept album deals with a protagonist trying to find himself and meaning.