I actually learned the guitar with the help of a Pete Seeger instructional record when I was 13 or 14.
I listen to all the top 20 songs, and top 20 albums, even the rap albums. But I don't like negative messages. If somebody is putting a lot of ego out there, I don't like it. When I make my records I want it to be sincere.
Sure I think it is healthy to speak the truth, and be who you are, and be proud of that.

