Pop stars and idolatry: an investigation of the worship of popular music icons, and the music and cult of Prince
Prince is an artist who integrates elements from the sacred into his work. He uses popular iconography to present himself as an icon of consumer culture, as a deified ‘rock god’ worshipped by his fans, and as a preacher leading his audience like a congregation. His personality cult mixes spiritualit...
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Routledge
2010
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Journal of beliefs and values
Year: 2010, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 69-80 |
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Prince
B Popular B Star B Iconography B Icon |
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