Question:
My dad doesn't want me listening to the Beatles or Linkin Park?
Josiah
2017-02-09 10:50:03 UTC
Ok, I'm a black guy and I like different music. I got tired of rap music because that's the only thing I would listen to. So, I decided to listen to other genres. So, I told my dad I wouldn't mind if linkin park performed halftime for the super bowl. So he threw like a full on rant about linkin park and how it's music for white kids or whatever. So, then in the car we were listening to my sister's music. It had the same beat the Beatles use. So I asked to myself is that the Beatles? He was like Josiah you're killing me with the music u listen to. He was like if u tell a black kid u listen to the Beatles or linkin park they'll look at you differently. I don't know why it's always me . My cousin listens to since you've been gone. When my cousin comes over and be plays his Music my dad doesn't say a word. When it's me I have to get a full on lecture. Can someone pls help me????
33 answers:
2017-04-02 17:02:11 UTC
everyone here is right and your dad is wrong......... when you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it.........



however, it's very hard in america to completely ignore racial issues......... be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem).........



so it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians......... it's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america.........



but music is the key to racial harmony! music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



so this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing the beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? it's really good stuff, you'll love it!



and remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first.........



jeez, i for the life of me cannot wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense...........................
2017-02-16 16:57:06 UTC
everyone here is right and your dad is wrong... when you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it...



however, it's very hard in america to completely ignore racial issues... be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem)...



so it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians... it's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america...



but music is the key to racial harmony! music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



so this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing the beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? it's really good stuff, you'll love it!



and remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first...



jeez, i for the life of me cannot wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense.........
2017-02-15 23:48:07 UTC
it's not unusual for parents to dislike the music their kids listen to......... the sad thing is that he (and i presume numerous people like him) are using music to define and separate their race from the rest of society......... maybe i'm just a naive white guy who doesn't get it, but i have to wonder how we can overcome racial bias if we for the life of me cannot even listen to the same music.........
Jaded Angel
2017-02-12 22:31:42 UTC
I think you just need to tell your dad sincerely that rock music started from black people. The Beatles, the Stones, and Elvis Presley have all claimed to be heavily influenced by Chuck Berry and Little Richard. This is a well known fact. The Stones were also heavily influenced by a lot of black blues artists such as Elmore James and Howlin Wolf. Everyone's brain frequency is different and they just have different musical tastes. That's all it is. Tell him that Prince, Slash, and Jimi Hendrix are all black, and some of the greatest guitar players ever. It doesn't matter what you listen to. We all sh!t the same.
friskymisty01
2017-02-11 15:49:24 UTC
just put headphones on and listen to whatever makes you happy*......ur dad labeling music as 'white ppls music...or black ppls music'.............Listen to what YOU ENJOY*.......!!
­
2017-02-10 07:18:59 UTC
Music is a matter of taste, and your father should understand that. I believe you should sit down and talk with him, this is the best thing to do in my opinion. Plus, Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix were black.

Anyhow, listen to whatever you like regardless of anyone's opinion/
moezlanski
2017-02-09 20:13:08 UTC
Your race should not determine what you can and cant listen to. There is something else going on with your dad. Linkin Park and the Beatles are about as benign as you can get in music. Maybe it struck a chord with him and something that happened in his child hood or his past. Music does a lot of different things to people, it may not be these two specific bands that he has a problem with, its their style of music, or where they came from. It could be any number of different reasons. Music has no race or gender. There can be a perceived one, one that is twisted around for a particular group or individuals needs or wants but at its purest form its race less and gender less. Its all accepting, no matter what the circumstances are. Thats one of the many reasons its so powerful.
?
2017-02-09 19:28:26 UTC
Your dad named you "Josiah" and he doesn't like it when you act like you're white?



You should research the origin and meaning of that name.
Andrew B
2017-02-09 11:21:16 UTC
It's almost inevitable that parent will dislike ANY music their kids are into. It's happened throughout history.



Rap music is often mysogenistic, full of swear words, self-ishly oriented, egotistical crap. It's probably the worst of the music genres to listen to from that standpoint.



A diverse interest in music is a good thing. Ignore your dad and keep listening to what you like. As long as you treat people with respect and meet your obligations to your family and society,



Or do you just want to be a clone of your dad?
2017-02-09 10:58:27 UTC
Little Rich

Chuck Berry



they were THE BEATLES' greatest inspirations
2017-03-27 10:32:28 UTC
everyone here is right and your dad is wrong......... when you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it.........



however, it's very hard in america to completely ignore racial issues......... be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem).........



so it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians......... it's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america.........



but music is the key to racial harmony! music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



so this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing the beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? it's really good stuff, you'll love it!



and remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first.........



jeez, i for the life of me cannot wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense...........................
2017-03-18 15:40:13 UTC
everyone here is right and your dad is wrong......... when you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it.........



however, it's very hard in america to completely ignore racial issues......... be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem).........



so it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians......... it's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america.........



but music is the key to racial harmony! music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



so this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing the beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? it's really good stuff, you'll love it!



and remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first.........



jeez, i for the life of me cannot wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense...........................
2017-03-10 09:33:23 UTC
yeah your dad's,ideas should no t dictate your life... plenty of white people prefer rap, and numerous blacks like other genres... when you listen to your music simply tell your dad you enjoy it and will definitely not argue about it...
2017-03-04 15:56:17 UTC
it's not unusual for parents to dislike the music their kids listen to......... the sad thing is that he (and i presume numerous people like him) are using music to define and separate their race from the rest of society......... maybe i'm just a naive white guy who doesn't get it, but i have to wonder how we can overcome racial bias if we for the life of me cannot even listen to the same music.........
2017-02-23 09:14:07 UTC
yeah your dad's,ideas should no t dictate your life... plenty of white people prefer rap, and numerous blacks like other genres... when you listen to your music simply tell your dad you enjoy it and will definitely not argue about it...
2017-02-19 20:49:35 UTC
everyone here is right and your dad is wrong......... when you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it.........



however, it's very hard in america to completely ignore racial issues......... be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem).........



so it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians......... it's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america.........



but music is the key to racial harmony! music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



so this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing the beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? it's really good stuff, you'll love it!



and remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first.........



jeez, i for the life of me cannot wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense...........................
2017-02-14 12:35:18 UTC
you should listen to them just 'cause he doesn't want you to...
John
2017-02-11 17:23:48 UTC
Show your dad this :

Chuck Berry was one of the founders of rock n' Roll

Animals as Leaders's guitarists (tosin Abasi) is black

Jazz music mostly consists of black musicians

Rock Evolved from Blues which was definitely consider "Black" Music



These "Black Artists" collabed With "white rock Artists" :

Anthrax And Public Enemy

Aerosmith And Run DMC

Jay Z and Linkin Park

Korn and Ice Cube

Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons

Cypress Hill and Pearl Jam

KRS - One and R.E.M

Bon Iver and Kanye West

Chuck D and Sonic Youth



If they could come out of the ghetto and either change styles or collaborate with musicians of other genre's then why shouldn't you be able to chose what you listen to ?
2017-02-11 03:58:15 UTC
lol



thank God my parents were never this strict.



they had one rule... listen to whatever you want, keep in mind that the devil is in music too, just keep the noise down when mommy and daddy are home.
Phoenix
2017-02-10 19:15:14 UTC
Why the **** not the Beatles ahaha?! They are any decent musicians first musical education and inspiration. Everyone loves the Beatles 😑
2017-02-10 13:13:35 UTC
linkin park played live with jay z and let him sample their tracks...

anthrax collab'd with public enemy...

korn featured ice cube in one of their songs...

hacktivist mix rap and djent...



your dad is an idiot...
Jimmy
2017-02-10 05:59:25 UTC
You should listen to them just because he doesn't want you to.
?
2017-02-09 22:36:38 UTC
Linkin Park played live with Jay Z and let him sample their tracks.

Anthrax collab'd with Public Enemy.

KoRn featured Ice Cube in one of their songs.

Hacktivist mix rap and djent.



Your dad is an idiot.
makenzie
2017-02-09 22:22:03 UTC
complete b.s.! You can listen to whatever you want. The Beatles are one of the most amazing bands ever. Hell rap is just all the same. You should listen to Led Zeppelin too!
?
2017-02-09 10:52:42 UTC
**** ur dad, you do you. It's just music everyone has their own style; you dont expect to DRESS the same as every other black guy do you? You listen to what you like; no one can decide that for you
Mordin Solus
2017-02-09 11:05:54 UTC
Sorry, but your dad is the one with the problem, you should listen to whatever music you like, all musical genres and styles are for everyone to enjoy, not to limit ones taste or preference.
David
2017-02-09 11:07:35 UTC
I can understand why he doesn't want you listening to Linkin park its a bit like the sound a man makes when an elephant is standing on his testicles. Your father probably wants you to be brought up in your own culture that's all. And in a few years time when your looking out of your cell window you can thank your good ole pop for keeping you immersed in your culture.
2017-02-09 11:43:54 UTC
Everyone here is right and your dad is wrong. When you enjoy a piece of music it is a special, magical thing and it shouldn't matter where it came from or who made it.



However, it's very hard in America to completely ignore racial issues. Be it blues, jazz or hip-hop - all these styles of music were invented by black people and then taken by white musicians to sell to white audiences in the form of pop (Beatles), rock/metal (linkin park) and more rap (eminem).



So it's understandable that your dad would look at the history of this and get angry that you're listening to the white stuff that was inspired by the original black musicians. It's another example of blacks being screwed by whites in america.



BUT music is the key to racial harmony! Music brings people together, we forget our differences, we party and we're happy!



So this is what to do - listen to whatever music appeals to you, without exception - but why not impress your dad by tracing The Beatles history back and listening to the black music that inspired them? It's really good stuff, you'll love it!



And remember - any time you see a white guy playing the guitar just think - black guys did it first.



Jeez, I can't wait till one day in the future when we're all some shade of brown and we don't have to bother with this race nonsense...
zendall
2017-02-09 12:49:08 UTC
Yes your dad's,ideas should no t dictate your life. Plenty of white people prefer rap, and many blacks like other genres. When you listen to your music simply tell your dad you enjoy it and won't argue about it.
Tommymc
2017-02-09 13:21:47 UTC
It's not unusual for parents to dislike the music their kids listen to. The sad thing is that he (and I presume many people like him) are using music to define and separate their race from the rest of society. Maybe I'm just a naive white guy who doesn't get it, but I have to wonder how we can overcome racial bias if we can't even listen to the same music.
?
2017-02-09 15:44:29 UTC
Your dad is racist, simple. It's really stupid, I'm white but if I was to play some hip-hop my aunt and mum would say something similar like 'Are you trying to be black?'. It's kinda sad because if anything it shows us that back in our parents day people normally only hung about with their own race and dressing a certain way or listening to a certain music was seen as a betrayal to your race rather than being accepted because it doesn't really matter. Listen to whatever you want to man, people are always gonna have something to say about it. Even I spent years of being called 'gay' or a 'nerd' because I listened to metal and punk at school - its your life man
?
2017-02-09 17:40:42 UTC
I see you're getting lots of support here to defy him, but that would just make things worse for the both of you.



He knows full well that you will become your own person, but it's part of his job to guide you as best he can, as long as he can, and to a large extent, it's his house. If you defy him and fight over it, you hurt his feelings as a father, and spoil the home he wants to keep. You can't win, and you both loose.



In our home, we kids were expected to help do chores, keep our grades up, go to church on Sunday, say grace at table, eat what was served, not cuss, and obey police. When we became teens, the religious stuff became our choice, but you still at least sat quietly at table until grace was said. Somehow, I survived.



Dad was a hobby musician (trombone), and hated my rock & roll, so it mainly got played at my friends' places. Even after I came home for a time after the army, I still respected his right to his home. Mom and dad would welcome anybody I brought home to dinner, a varying group including, musicians, writers, bikers, at least one stripper, and the occasional normal person. Ever single one sat quietly for grace, and the best would then help clear the table and help in the kitchen. The stupid things I did elsewhere caused pain and turmoil, but not there.



Rough quote from Mark Twain, as I recall: "When I was a boy, I found my father so stupid I could barely stand to be in the room with him. After I became a man, I was amazed how much he had learned".
Joseph Stalin
2017-02-09 17:44:14 UTC
My dad wouldn't have let me listen to (c)rap music even if I wanted too.

If my dad tried to force me to listen to (c)rap "music" I would've refused anyway so there you go.


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