An interesting list, this one. ("Religious affiliations of 100 Greatest Rock Musicians". Link via Metafilter.)
The best represented religion is, naturally, Christianity. The subcontinent has a small but impressive delegation. There are 2 Hindus (both fine lead guitarists), 1 outstanding Parsi vocalist and 4 Buddhists.
It is also interesting to see how many "lapsed Baptists" are on the list. (Just curious - did Buddy Holly's "lapse" occur before or after February 3? Baad joke.)
The Moody Blues are "Urantians"? "Red is grey and yellow white / but we decide which is right"? Whatever, man.
Eddie Vedder is an "atheist". Neil Peart of Rush is an "Objectivist". Aaargh.
AC/DC has no religious affiliation against their name. If you are 14 years old, I know you *will* take that to mean "Anti-Christ/Devil's Children". Sigh.
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Hey, whaddaya got against objectivism, huh? ...other than Ayn Rand and her crappy books of course.
Nice list, thanks for the link.
Veganism is a religion?
LOL, my problem against Objectivism is precisely that - those crappy books. And Rush's music makes me giggle like a schoolgirl.
Veganism is, and so is Atheism. Huh.
Bangalore in the 60's and 70's used to have an underground magazine called 'Atlas Drugged' that wrote these pro-pot, anti-capitalist pieces to poke fun at the rising popularity of Ayn Rand's philosophy. I believe an uncle of mine once wrote an article or two for it. Wonder if I can find a copy on EBay?
MT: And if you do find it on eBay, you must put up an online edition.
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