At 10:56 AM 1999/11/05 -0500, you wrote:
> Okay about Ricky Martin...
> One of the callers, asked Pat what NEW ARTISTS he thought the youth of
>today were listening to or influenced by......or something to that effect,
>and Pat said that HIS SON liked Ricky Martin. He also mentioned that Carlos
>Santana was really making a come back in the youth of today....also Dave
>Mathews was mentioned...who as some of you might not know, is on Santana's
>new release. (which is pretty damn good, in my humble opinion)
Thanks for the clarification, especially with regard to the question asked.
If I was asked the same question I would say that a lot of today's young
people are into rap and hip-hop (I'm still trying to understand what the
difference is). My stepson is heavily into rap, much to my dismay. But
acknowledging this does not make me a rap fan (ugh). And if Pat Simmons
acknowledges that Ricky Martin is hot shit on a silver platter these days,
it likely does not underscore his musical preferences.
Incidentally, Tom Johnston's daughter is a heavy-duty Alanis Morrisette
fan, according to Tom. At least she was 2 years ago. That's what I find
interesting about musical appreciation. Many folks appreciate whatever is
today's hot thing. They quickly dismiss their musical "heroes" as new ones
come along, their preferences changing in sync with what the radio stations
and image manufacturers are pushing out. New Kids On The Block fans will
never admit to having been New Kids On The Block fans. Ricky Martin and
Backstreet Boys fans will be tearing down their bedroom posters on an
annual basis.
That's what is very special about Doobs music and the music of many other
talented musicians and songwriters - the quality does not diminish over
time, nor does the appreciation - at least not by fans who are fans for the
right reason - appreciation of excellent music and musicianship.
Cheers,
Kevin
