re: Pop music now, and pop music 50 years ago.

He was listed on the pop charts.

However, my example is extreme to be sure. I'm just bummed that more artists don't get out in front of a band these days.

There's too much formulaic nonsense. It's not cool. When I was a kid in the 80's I could choose from the formulaic stuff and the rock n roll Van Halen type shot.

I like all of it.

If I break out my guitar with my 6 year old niece she expects me to sing a Taylor Swift song, forget about the guitar I'm playing.

Thank god my 3 year old nephew gets pissed if I'm not banging out some rock n roll after awhile.

He could careless about the singing, just play the guitar Uncle Echo.

Maybe it's a guy thing.