Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (Cover)

Song by Warren Zevon and David Lindell. The fictional character Roland is a Norwegian who becomes embroiled in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War and Congo Crisis of the 1960s. The lyrics mention a “Congo war“ and the years 1966 and 1967, which correspond to the mercenary-led Kisangani Mutinies after the Congo Crisis. It’s not about a heroic death. For me this song is about a whole bunch of wrong decisions and their consequences.