That is my life. Without music in it, my life would "b flat"
I grew up an only child whose mom loved music and introduced me to all kinds. I was a member of the Singing Boys of Orlando (performed at Disney World between 5 and 6 times), was a member of the school band, and for a year toyed with a drum kit in a band. That went no where, but my love of music was deeply ingrained in me. I would never expect how much I'd need it when my parents got their divorce right after I graduated from High School.
That was in 1980 and I was working the night shift. We all liked rock and one evening a radio show commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix was on. I had never heard of him and I promptly went out the next day and purchased the Essential Jimi Hendrix, Volumes 1 & 2. I thought there were no other albums. I ended up collecting over 60+ records of just Jimi's because I went down a rabbit hole.
Jimi's music provided me with escape and dare I say... healing? That is what Hendrix dreamed and wanted his music to do. So in the 80's and 90's, I was listening to current music but I also was listening to late 60's/early 70's.
Music is always on at my home/office. Even when I sleep it is playing. I currently listen to pop, blues, jazz, R&B, funk, country, classical and metal. In my opinion, classical and metal are closer than many want to admit. Example: Metallica's S&M. The Call of Ktulu is a symphony by itself. With the orchestra, it's a masterpiece.
Without my music I feel lost. I love coming across new and obscure bands. I came across X Japan on YouTube. The band's backstory is very interesting. Gene Simmons said if they had been in the US or Europe, they would have been a huge act. Sadly, the guitarist with pink hair died a short time after this concert in the 90's. The band reformed and he is still considered an active band member,
Recently I discovered The Warning and Larkin Poe.
Both of them are sister acts.
The two groups which got me into metal - White Zombie/Rob Zombie and Metallica. See videos below
