My favorite is classic rock, but growing up in NYC I was influenced by many genres such as, Blues, Funk, Salsa, R&B, and all that hippie music. I saw the pre-rap hip-hop go mainstream and I wasn't impressed where it went after.I prefer Classic Rock, and Classical. Some Opera, a little Jazz/Swing. I tolerate Country, or what I refer to as "hillbilly rock", as that's what PeppA likes.
I can't stand "Gansta Rap", although I have Tone Loc's first CD, and like some of Will Smith's stuff.
i was listening to van morrison on the way home in traffic last night, and "brand new day" came on. http://www.videosurf.com/video/van-morrison-a-brand-new-day-57360943
it seemed appropriate for many of the newbies here.