1. The Day the Music Died
Moss growing fat on a rolling stone is a triple pun/symbol. It can be associated with a Bob Dylan song called "Like a Rolling Stone," to the group The Rolling Stones, and the aphorism, "A rolling stone gathers no moss." ... With McLean's eloquent description of the scene, one can picture him standing in the crowd of people angrily clenching his fists in spite of The Rolling Stones. ... It is the introduction to The Rolling Stones and their infamous free concert given at Altamont, California. ...
- Word Count: 2255
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School