If you think that musicians don't care or know about literature, think again! Many rock musicians make references to classic novels, poetry, and characters in their songs. Led Zeppelin allude to J.R.R. Tolkien's works in several of their songs. The Police song "Don't Stand So Close to Me" is a direct reference to Lolita, a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, whose name is mentioned in the song.
Check out some of these and more literary allusions in rock.
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