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===British Punk/Rock Bands Influenced by ''The Waste Land''=== | ===British Punk/Rock Bands Influenced by ''The Waste Land''=== | ||
| − | Many British punk/rock bands of the late 20th century and early 21st century have identified with and been influenced by the pessimistic tone and mosaic, allusion-filled style of Eliot's poetry. | + | Many British punk/rock bands of the late 20th century and early 21st century have identified with and been influenced by the pessimistic tone and mosaic, allusion-filled style of Eliot's poetry. A few worth mentioning: |
*'''King Crimson''' is a progressive rock band that began in London in the late 1960s but became a transatlantic band in the 1980s. Their 1999 album ''The Deception of the Thrush'' carries allusions and influences from Eliot's poetry as well as specific references to ''The Waste Land.'' | *'''King Crimson''' is a progressive rock band that began in London in the late 1960s but became a transatlantic band in the 1980s. Their 1999 album ''The Deception of the Thrush'' carries allusions and influences from Eliot's poetry as well as specific references to ''The Waste Land.'' | ||
