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Classic Rock

  • ’60s Icons: Muses to Inspire Your Style and Art

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will discuss five of the most iconic women of the 1960s who inspire my personal style and art.   I had to narrow down this list, as I could go on forever, and the original version had eleven 60s icons,…

  • Maenads and Ariadne: Women of Dionysus

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is about the connection between Maenads and Ariadne!   Maenads are remembered as the followers of Dionysus, always celebrating the God of Wine and Revelry with endless bacchanals.   Now, you may wonder what they have to do with Ariadne.   The…

  • Ode to Marianne: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings. Today’s post is a poetic reflection on the passing of Marianne Faithfull, yet another 60s icon lost to us!   As a lover of her music, story, acting, style, and iconic status in 60s pop culture, I knew I had to acknowledge her passing in an…

  • Icons & Their Personal Impact on Life

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is about how the Icons we feel pulled towards during our formative years can impact of Spiritual Growth and Life Paths!   I know this is a bit of a strange topic, but I do love delving into strange topics, so I hope…

  • My Top 5 Favorite Classic Rock Muse Books

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    Today’s post is a countdown of my top five favorite books written by and about Classic Rock Muses. They were the Groupies, Girlfriends, and Wives that inspired many of the songs we love.     Without further ado, here’s the list! Number 5: Let’s Spend…

  • Stevie Nicks, Iconic Rock Star and Gold Dust Woman

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I am focusing on Stevie Nicks!   Today is Stevie’s birthday so this seems like the perfect topic today.   Now, anyone who knows my content probably knows how much I adore Stevie Nicks and her music, so this is definitely not a surprising person to feature on Femme…

  • Bohemian of the 70s: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about my love of the 70s culture and music and the magick within! Bohemian of the 70s by Maranda Wabik Feeling like I belong In the 1970s Music of Fleetwood Mac Playing on my Turntable Long hair messily falling Down my back So many emotions…

  • Gold Dust in My Soul: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about my love of Stevie Nicks! Gold Dust in My Soul by Maranda Wabik Twirling Shawls Sparkling Fringe The smell of Patchouli Wafting through the air Music being made Invading my ears In a Symphony of Beauty My body dances The beat entrances Shaking my…

  • My Top 7 Favorite Stevie Nicks Albums

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my seven favorite Stevie Nicks albums.   This list will include studio albums, official compilations, Fleetwood Mac albums during Stevie’s tenure in the band, and live albums.    I felt this was the fairest way to do a cross-section of my favorite albums by…

  • My Top 5 Favorite Songs About Marilyn

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite songs that are about Marilyn Monroe!   Now, it is unsurprising that Marilyn is featured in many songs over the years, given her iconic status.   However, the five songs I have chosen are some of the most iconic examples of songs…