The History of Music as We Know It
Here's a thought: American Idol teaches children musical history.
It may not be a thorough education, but it's a start. And I'll take it, since my husband and I tend to be stuck in the '80s. (the U2/REM '80s, not the Air Supply '80s.)
Being avid AI fans, my kids have now been introduced to Diana Ross ("the frizzy haired girl," says Erika) and Tony Bennett ("the really bad old dude," says Alec). Somehow Lulu (didn't she look great?) and Peter Noone (eh) didn't register. Jennifer Lopez made an impression (gotta give her props).
But when I asked Erika (who's been begging me for an agent -- and a new softball glove) who her favorite AI mentor was, she said: 'Bono."
That's my girl.
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