Ten years in the making, Steve’s book, “All You Need is Myth: The Beatles and the Gods of Rock” explores
Author Steve Wagner the idea that rock and roll spawned a new global religion, with living archetypes from the ancient pantheon of Gods and Goddesses expounded in traditions like the Greek, Roman, and Hindu mythologies. Author Steve Wagner establishes a persuasive argument that these “Rock Gods” have not only achieved the status of mythic deities but were chosen and nurtured for these roles by global culture itself.
In our interview we explore the rock Pantheon of Gods, the influences of media guru Marshall McLuhan, Jungian archetypes of the iconic rock stars, (i.e. Hendrix - Magician, Slick - Witch, Wilson - The Child, Dylan - Prophet, Joplin - Oracle), influences of eastern religion and psychedelics on the Beatles, and Yoko Ono as the Yin of Lennon’s Yang. And after a living religion like this…really, what’s next? Enjoy!
