Reply #56: Nowadays, not as many great acts persistently..

[mvd]

stay in the top 40. And the 60s had a lot of manufactured one-hit wonders, but many of these hits were good. The 50s and 60s still can't be beaten for rock music. Most all of the big artists from then deserve their reputations.

That said, I do not hate all the top 40 music of today. I dislike the Britneys, Jessica Simpsons, Jennifer Lopezes, Michael Boltons, Mariah Careys (newer stuff mostly,) Hilary Duffs, and 'N Syncs. I also don't care for Celine Dion. But I love the new pop/rock stars like Michelle, Vanessa, and Avril.

I've posted long lists of obscure current artists, so there's a lot to explore if you don't like top 40.

Music is very individual, and I am open-minded. I enjoy quite a bit both in top 40 and indie, and am proud of both the top 40 and indie artists I like.