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Folklife Collection - Folklore Archive Project on Hanging Out and Lifestyle of Rebellious Youths
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student John Ruby collected folk material. This piece is a personal narrative. It tells the story of a young man and his "crowd". They liked satanic heavy metal rock and roll, which influenced their behaviors greatly and got them in a lot of trouble. Unlike his friends who pretended to follow the movement to look tough, John was being serious about killing people. At times, he was even convinced that the devil was in his closet. He also had a problem with alcohol but his friend's mental breakdown opened his eyes. One of his friend wanted to commit suicide and John played a major role in having him get a psychiatric treatment. From then on, he got sober and his group eventually parted from him.Al A cassette of Metallica's album "Master of Puppets" is enclosed.