I liked a lot of Emerson, Lake and Palmer's stuff in my youth, when I was still in my 60's. Even the stuff that I found pretentious was at least interesting, most of the time. I have a CD of The Nice, and think their interweaving of Beethoven and Dylan is astounding. I still get a big kick out of the song.

But then, I liked a fair amount of Green Day... anethema to tru punk fans. My God! Their songs even have melodies!!!!!!!!!!

I try not to dismiss any music completely, despite the feeling of superiority that gives.

I generally don't like rap either, but can't resist Walk This Way by Run D.M.C., and have a Black Eyed Peas CD.

Jerry