Harry and the Potters are an American rock band known for spawning the genre of wizard rock. Founded in Norwood, Massachusetts, in 2002, the group is primarily composed of brothers Joe and Paul DeGeorge, who both perform under the persona of the title character from the Harry Potter book series. Harry and the Potters are known for their elaborate live performances, and have developed a cult following within the Harry Potter fandom.
Harry and the Potters performing in June 2010. From left to right: Joe DeGeorge and Paul DeGeorge
Harry and the Potters performing in Bloomington, Indiana on April 8, 2006
Harry and the Potters on stage in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on September 23, 2006
Harry and the Potters performing at Horace Mann School on January 25, 2007
Wizard rock is a type of novelty rock music themed around the Harry Potter franchise. The music was largely prevalent in the United States in the early 2000s. Wizard rock initially started in Massachusetts with Harry and the Potters, though it has grown internationally.
The Parselmouths, a wizard rock band consisting of Brittany Vahlberg and Kristina Horner, perform during Wrockstock in 2007, displaying the Harry Potter-themed costumes common within the genre.
