Hello, back again! Family is our first introduction to many things in the world from religion to food to music. My parents both grew up in the era of rock and roll, and my dad was especially a huge fan. I remember listening to him play the guitar and sing songs all through my childhood. The first song I ever learned was “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf. No “Wheels On the Bus” for me. I think he made it a point to teach me rock and roll songs because of the memories he made when he would listen to those songs. My sister was never a fan of his “old songs,” so my dad and I always bonded over our mutual appreciation for it.
My mom grew up in a small town in Georgia, the same one I was also raised in. Although she enjoyed the music of the 80s, her style was more the Eagles than it was KISS. In our community, country music is a big deal. Whether you’re in a restaurant or a store, it is usually country music playing. There are even monthly concerts in the park and restaurants with live music that showcase local country artists. For my mom, I think her geography and the culture within that town played a big role in molding her musical taste. Her car radio has always been set to the country station, and it probably always will be. In fact, it wasn’t until I got my first iPod that I even heard my first rap song.
My friends have definitely introduced me to so many different genres of music growing up, but my family laid the foundation for a lot of the music I enjoy today. I still love finding an 80s Rock and Roll playlist on Spotify and jamming out. I also have a few 2000s Country playlists in rotation for road trips or beach days. No matter what new music comes out, I will always have a place in my heart (and my ears) for the music I was raised on, thanks to my family!
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