Review of Literature
Young amateur rock bands are a group of people who we usually hear of or know about but rarely research on and analyze. Influenced by the images of some crazy rock bands, people generally think young adults who form their own bands are indulgent, revolutionary or counter-cultural like the beat generation of 1960s. However, things are usually not what people think of them. The idea of forming a band usually simply comes from teenagers’ love of music and desire for self-expression. (Wu, Xiaoyun. Three Chinese Ten-year-old Boys Formed a Band and Play Rock Music, 3 Nov. 2012. Web.) Also, forming a band allows them to expand their network and gain respect of peers, and it is understandable that some of them seek for stardom when they have a rock band. (Roller, Peter. Milwaukee Garage Band: Generation of Grassroots bands, 2013. Print.). Furthermore, in some countries such as Afghan, young adults in a rock band address the national problems by singing and playing rock music in their native language. In this regard, forming a rock form is not simply for recreation, but rather for expressions and commentary of social issues. (Yeniseyev, Maskim, Young Afghans Turn to Rock Music, 28 May 2013. Web.)
Moreover, through playing music in their own bands with their friends, young adults learn to how to better communicate with others, how to better deliver their ideas to others and how to better respond to others’ opinions. Forming a band is also a process of understanding and coordinate each other ( Crowe, Caremon. Almost Famous, 2000, Film). Then, members in an amateur rock band will work together to develop their own band. Although they are just in the beginning level of playing music in a band, they will also have chances to perform in a concert or a music festival. (How Can Rock Bands Formed by College Students Develop, Web log post. Zhi Hu. 13 May 2012. Web. )
Moreover, through playing music in their own bands with their friends, young adults learn to how to better communicate with others, how to better deliver their ideas to others and how to better respond to others’ opinions. Forming a band is also a process of understanding and coordinate each other ( Crowe, Caremon. Almost Famous, 2000, Film). Then, members in an amateur rock band will work together to develop their own band. Although they are just in the beginning level of playing music in a band, they will also have chances to perform in a concert or a music festival. (How Can Rock Bands Formed by College Students Develop, Web log post. Zhi Hu. 13 May 2012. Web. )