Gargoyle-nice story, well told.

George S.-are you related to Shari S, who is friends with Stewart T? I am a good friend of Stewart, et al, too. Oh, I almost forgot what I wanted to say, George.

My theory of who usually likes what music is that people often DON'T like what their parents like, especially when they're in their teens or 20's. Young folks want to be part of some sub-culture that's different from their parents. Music helps them define who they are. There are different little sub-cultures in high schools for a variety of different musical genres.

As people get older, they may continue to enjoy the music of their youth for the rest of their lives, unless something turns them off it. They may also broaden their tastes to include things closer to their parents preferences. I myself turned away from rock music when concerts and dances got so loud my ears couldn't stand it. Folk music usually lined up nicely with my left-of-center politics. I began to enjoy swing when I was in my 30's, when it no longer bothered me to like something my dad had enjoyed.

Mary McCaffrey