Wizard rock

Wizard rock
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 2000s, United States
Regional scenes
United States
Other topics

Wizard rock (or Wrock) is an evolving type of novelty rock music and filk music themed around the Harry Potter franchise. The music was largely prevalent in the United States in the early 2000s.[1][2] Wizard rock initially started in Massachusetts with Harry and the Potters, though it has grown internationally.[3][4]

  1. ^ Brady, Shaun (2006-11-28). "Yule Ball rolls into Philly". The Philadelphia Daily News.
  2. ^ Humphries, Rachel (2007-07-13). "Harry Potter 'Wrockers' Conjure Musical Magic". ABC News. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
  3. ^ Loftus, Meghan (2007-07-20). "Wizard Rock". The Post-Standard. Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
  4. ^ Davies, Shaun (2007-07-20). "The unexpected wizards of rock and roll". MSN. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2007-07-31.