Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll

This epic cultural and historical odyssey, due out in hardcover on October 16,  reveals the powerful influence of occult traditions on rock and roll ~ from the Beatles to Black Sabbath ~ and illustrates how the union between mysticism and music changed our world.

From the hoodoo-inspired sounds of The King to the Eastern odysseys of George Harrison, from the dark dalliances of Led Zeppelin to the Masonic imagery of today’s hip-hop scene, the occult has long breathed life into rock and hip-hop ~ and indeed, esoteric and supernatural traditions are a vital component in the emergence and development of rock and roll. 

Peter Bebergal

Through vivid storytelling and laser-sharp analysis, writer/ critic Peter Bebergal sheds light on this web of influences and gives us the definitive work on how the occult shaped ~ and saved ~ popular music.

As Bebergal explains, occult and mystical ideals gave rock and roll its heart and purpose, making rock into more than just backbeat music, but into a cultural revolution of political, spiritual, sexual, and social liberation.

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