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Caz’s Column–Wizard Rock
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Written by Lewis 'Caz' Tidrick
“Well, I had one that I was playing Quidditch the other night,” said Ron, screwing up his face in an effort to remember. “What do you think that means?”
“Probably that you’re going to be eaten by a giant marshmallow or something,” said Harry, turning the pages of The Dream Oracle without interest.
Ron Weasley and Harry Potter, wizards
What Is Wizard Rock?
Wizard Rock (also known as “Wrock”) originated between 2002 and 2004 in the United States, specifically Massachusetts with Harry and the Potters. It’s now an international genre, though it still tends to be most popular in the U.S.
Those of you who have read the books might understand the band titles. There are band names from Harry and the Potters to Draco and the Malfoys from the Whomping Willows to the Ministry of Magic from the Remus Lupins to Gred and Forge.
The standpoint of the music usually is from the position of the character(s) that the band name is based upon. Wizard Rock bands don’t follow any other “wizard” stories besides the Harry Potter franchise.
When performing live, the bands typically wear “wizard robes” or dress like the characters from the books. And in the spirit of reading, they typically like to perform in libraries.
The first “Harry Potter” themed song has been traced back to 2000 when the pop-punk band the Switchblade Kittens performed their song from the perspective of Ginny Weasley “Ode to Harry.” Harry and the Potters first formed and created the fan base for what is now Wizard Rock.
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