Journal - 8

The writer is trying, through research, to decide what makes a rock band “genuine” or “authentic”. As well, he is trying to figure out how exactly they establish their authenticity or originality.

The texts and sources the author quotes from to build his argument includes books from authors who have also written on the same subject. David Pattie, the author, also uses examples of other rock bands and popular rock songs that are established and either viewed of as “fake” or “authentic”. Moreover, he refers to the attitudes, behaviors and techniques used by bands that are viewed of as authentic rock bands.

Authenticity in our world is a treasured trait, as people are always trying to create their own personal image. People in our world create an authentic image for themselves by choosing an area of interest and focusing on it. For example, if someone wanted to be an authentic musician today, he/she would have to start a band and have a lot of knowledge about bands. However, they would also have to figure out what kind of music their bland will be playing, and research on that specific genre. Those who take the time to establish authenticity in what they do are usually put off by people who will claim to (but truly do not) know a great deal of information of a certain area. With all the information we have about all kinds of areas of interests today, it takes a great deal of time and passion for a subject to try to prove authenticity in this certain area.