I am a Rock believer
When you know where you come from You back down for no one Just be true to yourself, it's your life. These are the lyrics of a ballad by rock band Scorpions, featured in their latest album titled Rock Believer. This band holds a special place in my heart as I was introduced to rock music through their numbers. I was probably eight or nine years old when I accidentally stumbled upon their audio tape in my parents’ music collection. As a latchkey child, I was mostly accustomed to an empty house. Occasionally the sound of rustling leaves would reverberate inside the apartment. While I enjoyed silence and solitude, I craved a little noise, and often played music in the background while doing my homework. The music ranged from English pop or Indian film music. Back in the 80s numbers from Abba, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Boney M were regular on my playlist. When I was bored of listening to the same numbers, I’d rummage through the shelves looking for somethi