The God of Rock: A Christian Perspective of Rock Music [Paperback]

Michael K. Haynes (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Haynes & Assoc Pub Co (June 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914277006
• ISBN-13: 978-0914277002
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,134,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Turned Me on To Rock and Metal, April 5, 2008

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Vinson Smith "Scott Smith" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The God of Rock: A Christian Perspective of Rock Music (Paperback)

I was probably 13 when I was given this book at church. It actually became a handbook, of bands to check out. I got into heavy metal and hard rock from reading this book....not probably what the author had in mind, but even back then, I knew it was a bunch of hooey. Heck I may buy it again LOL.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This ish is funny!, December 28, 2005

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D. Rhymes "Tha disc shrew" (Deep in the heart of Tejas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The God of Rock: A Christian Perspective of Rock Music (Paperback)

Yah i pretty much agree with the previous reviewer. I'm writing this because this book is a pretty hilarious read. The author is some preacher from Dallas and he virtually skewers just about every popular rock and some pop from the 60's, 70's & 80's. And what he says ranges from the ridiculous to the even more ridiculous and more off-base. Anyway this book can be fun to read amongst fellow music lovers etc. But to take this book seriously(as it was apparently intended) would be the real joke!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hysteria at its finest, November 7, 2009

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The Uncle (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The God of Rock: A Christian Perspective of Rock Music (Paperback)

This guy is/was a small-time preacher hell bent on scaring everyone about the 'evil nature' of rock-n-roll. A poorly written book that attempts to warn readers of Satanic plots hidden within rock-n-roll music. Haynes opines that there is an organized Satanic effort to possess listeners (especially the children). He uses weak arguments based on album covers, band names and lyrics (usually taken out of context) as a 'boogie-man' list of why rock music is pure evil. He certainly had an audience (my parents and teachers) back in East Texas during the early 80s, but now his hysterical accusations seem comical. I'm sure he made some money on this book. My KISS albums got thrown away. Today we are all much wiser and not as gullible to the author's unsubstantiated rantings. Borrow this book for a hilarious read and a snapshot of 1980s Bible-belt fundamental Christian narrow-mindedness.