Well, I didn't get to interview the person that I wanted to do, but I interviewed my dad instead. The conversation wasn't as long as I would have hoped to be, but it did the job.
Me: What kind of music did you listen to when you were a kid?
Dad: Country and Rock
Me: Who were you favorite singers/bands?
Dad: Rod Stewart, KISS, and Paul McCartney
Me: How did you listen to your music; i.e. what technology did you use?
Dad: 45 records, radio, or 8 track tape
Me: Was there any dancing involved?
Dad: Yes
Me: What kind of dancing?
Dad: slow dancing
Me: What sort of environment did you listen to your music in?
Dad: home or car
Me: How did you parents feel about the music you listened to?
Dad: no problems with it
Me: How do you feel about the music I listen to?
Dad: Not a problem because I like Country too
Me: Did you play an instrument or sing yourself?
Dad: yes, trumpet and took piano for two years
Me: Why did you listen to music?
Dad: I liked it
Me: Where there any situations that caused you to turn to certain kinds of music?
Dad: I don't think so
Me: Were you exposed to music outside you culture?
Dad: No, unless you count television and movies
Well, that was how the conversation went with my dad. Now I know where I get my love of country music from. The shocking part was finding out that my dad played the trumpet and that one of his favorite bands was KISS! That was not something that I was expecting.
I still like to hang out in my car and listen to music. My mother used to do it all the time. I also used to hang out with my best friend in her mom's car and listen to the radio and talk about what was going on with our lives. I like how often people used to listen to the radio and hangout. It is very relaxing. Now internet music is the new fad. A lot of people still drive with their radio on, so that’s some consolation.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes--KISS. My brothers were very into it, and I was consequently subjected to tons of their music. Only song I ever really liked was "Beth."
ReplyDeleteYou never know realize how much you don't know about your parents until you talk to them about things like this!
ReplyDeleteI like your dad's responses... he seems very "short, quick, and to-the-point". :)