Formation of Subcultures

Probably the most attractive aspect of the rock and roll or "concert" subculture is the availabilty of creating a new identity. Nobody cares if you are a teacher, office worker, or mailman; generally people just want to get lit and have fun. It is quite easy to forget about the dreary reality of your workplace identity and establish within yourself a new person in the form of a "rocker." However when entering an atmosphere of this proportion, one must know what to expect. At the least, one must be prepared for spontaneous fights, insane mosh pits, drunken groupies, drug-loving teens, and flat out "ass ripping" metal. Nearly every concert atmosphere revolves loosely around these things; of course there will not be drunken fights or insane mosh pits at a Bob Dillon concert, but there will surely be drugs, alcohol, and an atmosphere where most laws seem to be disregarded. It is not that concerts are really dangerous, but the shock of this free for all atmosphere can be quite extreme. To sum it all up, dress down, and hold on!