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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a teen in the 80's and back then, the music you listened to completely determined the social group you were a part of.  For example at my HS the "punks" which also included the surfers/skaters listened to punk bands as well as new wave and dressed in a certain aesthetic  The "grits" listened to Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, etc and had long hair and wore jean jackets.  The "normal" people mainly listened to top 40.  But the music you listened to also determined how you dressed, and who you hung out with.  I really don't get the impression that music is such a social divider among teens anymore.  Am I right about this?[/quote]
I’m of your vintage, and I think about this too. I think some of the difference is that there are less obvious distinctions in the music kids listen to now. It all seems to be a mash up of pop, hip hop, boy bands. I’m also not sure that music really grips kids the way it did for some of us. Music was a huge part of my teenage years, and so many memories are tied to it. I’m not sure kids have that passion today.[/quote]

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