I feel like I did a solid job with my kids and their introduction to music. This was in the days before everything was on a streaming service, but I could burn CDs. And I did - a lot of them. I put together over 50 CDs of "Kids Mix", which included everything from punk, ska, bluegrass, blues, rock, more punk, and jazz. So yes, their tastes at the time mirrored mine.
Today, one of the kids is a huge EDM fan, going to festivals all over the place. Another is into singer songwriters. Another loves Latin artists. And the fourth loves obscure alternative bands. But they still all like what I shared with them.
So don't worry, your kids' tastes will evolve. And then they'll introduce you to lots of cool new music.
Loved the story! When my now 22 year old son was younger he was in the car with my wife and asked to play music. I wasn’t there, but he beamed with pride when he told me he put on ‘Betray’ by Minor Threat and I my wife turned it off (she wasn’t a punk rocker) within 15 seconds.
Awesome story. Your son sounds cool. I build an iPod for my son that has his special playlist on. A lot of the songs are my recommendations but he has lots that are his own finds. He loves having his own music player. I need to get him some MC5 now.
I feel like I did a solid job with my kids and their introduction to music. This was in the days before everything was on a streaming service, but I could burn CDs. And I did - a lot of them. I put together over 50 CDs of "Kids Mix", which included everything from punk, ska, bluegrass, blues, rock, more punk, and jazz. So yes, their tastes at the time mirrored mine.
Today, one of the kids is a huge EDM fan, going to festivals all over the place. Another is into singer songwriters. Another loves Latin artists. And the fourth loves obscure alternative bands. But they still all like what I shared with them.
So don't worry, your kids' tastes will evolve. And then they'll introduce you to lots of cool new music.
"But they still all like what I shared with them."
Absolutely. I never stopped loving the shit my old man introduced me to. And I hope my kids will also love Drive Like Jehu :)
Loved the story! When my now 22 year old son was younger he was in the car with my wife and asked to play music. I wasn’t there, but he beamed with pride when he told me he put on ‘Betray’ by Minor Threat and I my wife turned it off (she wasn’t a punk rocker) within 15 seconds.
Hell yeah!!!! Love that.
Hopefully he’s still a fan.
Awesome story. Your son sounds cool. I build an iPod for my son that has his special playlist on. A lot of the songs are my recommendations but he has lots that are his own finds. He loves having his own music player. I need to get him some MC5 now.
Ah man, I love that idea!!! Our kids have their own LP section on my shelf but I don't think those dots connect for them quite yet
I'm impressed that you still have LPs! My oldest son broke my turntable so I sold everything. The iPod is as cool as we get around here.