Dinosaur Music

I belong to a couple of music groups on Facebook, which I think are a lot of fun. Recently in one of the groups someone used the term "Dinosaur music" because most of the topics were about music of our past. I do listen to current music, but I will confess, I listen more to the music I grew up listening to. If you think about it so did our parents, and probably theirs as well. I'm sure my kids will do the same. Every generation thinks their music is the best. I remember my parents telling me to "turn that crap down!" Although my children love the music from the 80s, they still on a regular basis listen to the bands from their generation the most.

Music of all kinds is heavily influenced by the generations before them. It would almost be like never discussing American History, and only focusing on current events because it's old news. It's important to go back and reread, listen, educate ourselves, and others about music. When I hear a teenager say that they have never heard of a band that is well known from the past, I feel like someone has failed them. They should know more about music than,"They have a really cute singer" or "It's really easy to dance to".

So take your kids to see a concert of your favorite 80s band. Jam out to Metallica while cleaning your house. Sing together in the car to Led Zeppelin on your next road trip, just like your parents did with you. The future generation depends on it, and it's pay back time for all the Disney, Nickelodeon, and Muppet music you had to listen to when they were younger.

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