[Shaun]

This should cover every single aspect of your musical tastes and habits. I'm very bored and a bit of an insomniac lately so I'm devising a huge survey for you to fill out at your own leisure.

First album you ever bought?
First single you ever bought?
Last album you bought?
Last single you bought?*

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist?
Favourite group?

Favourite genre?

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

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Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last?
Which is your most-played song?
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)?
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3.
How often would you say you listen to music per day?

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you?
Do you have any favourite lyrics?
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance?
And which song would you like played at your funeral?
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why?
Sum yourself up in a song title.
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song?
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...)

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop:
Metal:
Grunge:
R&B:
Hip Hop:
Garage:
Drum 'n Bass:
Electronic:
Easy Listening:
Classical:
Country:
Dance:
Opera:
Indie:
Jazz:
Blues:
Soul:

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us?
Which would you say was the best song of 2008?
Best band of the 2000s?
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why?

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era?
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour?
Favourite one-hit-wonders?
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers?
Otis Redding?
Iggy and The Stooges?
The Four Tops?
Petula Clark?

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)?

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)?
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing?
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people?
What makes a good artist?

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now?
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be?
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which?
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc)

Phew. That took a while to write, and I haven't answered it yet. Have fun

[Shaun]

First album you ever bought? Now 41
First single you ever bought? "Pure And Simple" by Hear'Say
Last album you bought? "Day & Age" by The Killers
Last single you bought? Downloaded "Let It Rock" by Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil' Wayne

Favourite solo artist? Still around, Michael Jackson. Of all time, David Bowie.
Favourite group? Still around, The Killers. Of all time, Queen.

Favourite genre? It's hard for me to describe myself in one genre, but if forced to pick I'd go for rock.

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy - Beautiful song, and absolutely complete in every single sense. Great vocals, lyrics, meaning, beat and ambience.
2. David Bowie - Space Oddity - Was quite unsure as to which song of his to choose. There are much catchier and upbeat songs, but this one grabs you by the balls and doesn't let go.
3. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - I don't know how bizarre the image of me on my own on an island dancing to this would be, but at least I know I'd be ****ing loving it.
4. Placebo - Protège Moi - Because it's great to feel pretentious every now and again by listening to songs with foreign lyrics. Translated, however, it applies to me quite a bit. Also, french sounds sexy.
5. The Cranberries - Linger - Because it's so 90s, so romantic, so simple and ideal to sway to. Also because I'm quite a hopeless romantic.
6. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Because I must have some form of mo-town, and whilst dancing on my own would be silly, this is just a great song.
7. Camille Saint-Saens - Aquarium - My only classical piece of music on the list, because you don't need lyrics and words to speak sometimes, especially when something this outstanding speaks even louder.
8. The Killers - Mr. Brightside - For nostalgia's sake. I've spent many a night out screaming along to this in various nightclubs, and I'd enjoy reliving that on my own, despite the rather poignant feelings afterwards.

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? The Killers, 44.
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? A-Ha and ZZ-Top
Which is your most-played song? Bodyrox ft. Luciana - Yeah Yeah
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) Placebo, Scissor Sisters, Fall Out Boy, AFI and Madonna

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Rarely unless it's on in a car, and if so, the local station (Gemini FM) or Radio1.
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. First had a walkman, which was fun. Then got an iPod when I was 14 and have since had 3 different ones due to breakage/sexyness.
How often would you say you listen to music per day? About 3-5 hours, not necessarily paying attention but in the background somewhere.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Hmm. With how I feel lately it's probably "Stuck" by Stacie Orrico lmao, but as for personal meaning it's either Orson's "No Tomorrow" or Coldplay's "The Scientist.
Do you have any favourite lyrics? "Sommes-nous les jouets du destin? Souviens-toi des moments divins." from Protege-Moi by Placebo (translated as "Are we the pawns of destiny? Cherish divine moments.") springs to mind.
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? I love the video with Sir Mix-A-Lot as the first dance, lmao, but I'd choose something a bit more traditional. Perhaps "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer.
And which song would you like played at your funeral? I've never really thought about this and don't particularly want to. I don't think I'd have popular music played at it... but I could be mean and make everyone bawl their eyes out to something like Sinead O'Connor.
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Laura BB8 bloody used "Yeah Yeah". So I'll go for "Body Crash" by 'Buy Now!'
Sum yourself up in a song title. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Often...when drunk. When sober? Hmm. Johnny Cash's "Hurt", Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work", Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" (during Love Actually) and Lighthouse Family's "High".
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) For me it was Whigfield's "Saturday Night" at a school disco. But I also remember singing along to songs like Aqua and Shania Twain when they first came out lmao.

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Yeesish. Scissor Sisters.
Metal: No.
Grunge: No.
R&B: No.
Hip Hop: Sort-of. Jay-Z.
Garage: No.
Drum 'n Bass: Sometimes. The Prodigy.
Electronic: Sometimes. Hmm...Daft Punk or Jamiroquai.
Easy Listening: Yes. Dido.
Classical: Yeah. Not really many artists I know But I do like Puccini.
Country: Err...some of it. Dolly Parton / Kenny Rogers ftw.
Dance: Yes Faithless.
Opera: Not much.
Indie: No.
Jazz: Yeees, but don't know a lot about it.
Blues: See above.
Soul: Yes. Dusty Springfield.

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? No.
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro.
Best band of the 2000s? To emerge it's probably the Scissor Sisters or The Killers.
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2006. Went to see the Scissor Sisters, plus releases from artists like The Killers, Muse, Keane...

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? Yes. Not this one. Motown plz.
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? I think Queen still do, so Bowie, The New Radicals, Blur, goodoldusty.
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Deee-Lite: Groove Is In The Heart / Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Have you heard of: Yuss, I wrote the survey.

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? Probably Bob Dylan or the Beatles.

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? For. I don't see artists suffering as things are, so yeah.
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Depends on who it is NKOTB, no. No Doubt, yes.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? Not many of them are...most take drugs, get bad press for a reason, can be a bit bigheaded (Johnny Borrell, please die.)
What makes a good artist? Creativity, the ability to sing at least well, and the absence of outside interference. Material that comes from the heart, not a machine or some writers paid millions.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Pure and Simple lmfao.
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Kate Nash. ****ing sing to me about lemons and mouthwash again and I'm burning an ephigy.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Only one, The Scissor Sisters.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? TOTP ftw.

[Novo]

First album you ever bought? Usher: Confessions
First single you ever bought? Abs: What you Got
Last album you bought? kanye west: 808s & Heartbreak
Last single you bought?* Downloaded Ne-Yo Mad

Favourite solo artist? 2pac
Favourite group? Bone thugs and harmony

Favourite genre? R & B / Rap

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. 2pac - Changes One of my favourite songs ever the lyrics beat any other rap song's lyrics by far
2. Ronan Keating-The Way You Make Me Feel! I need to Listen to this song every now and again it never get's old
3. fabulous ft. tamia so into you One Of the Best R & B songs Ever Tamia's Voice would keep be sane
4. 2pac - To Live and Die in L.A I have to add another 2pac song i need more then 1 And live and die in L.a is my second fave
5. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down The Intro of the song is amazing the rest of the song is Epic
6. Kanye West - Through The Wire The best kanye song And thats saying A lot so i'd have to have it
7. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Crossroads My list contains all solo artists so now am just going to put my fave band song BTAH's best song and one of the best songs of the early 90's
8. jojo and lil bow wow-baby it's you Ive only got one female in my list so far so i need another one

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? Ne yo And how many? 23
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? Akon And the last? whitney houston
Which is your most-played song? 2pac-gotta keep your head up
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? MFM 103.4 Or Dee 106.3
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Walkman, Mp3 Mp4 ( Back in the day) Now my phone
How often would you say you listen to music per day? 2-3 hours

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Moony - Dove
Do you have any favourite lyrics? I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself,
"Is life worth living? Should I blast myself?"
I'm tired of bein' poor and even worse I'm black.
My stomach hurts, so I'm lookin' for a purse to snatch.
Cops give a damn about a negro? Pull the trigger, kill a *****, he's a hero.
Give the crack to the kids who the hell cares? One less hungry mouth on the welfare.
First ship 'em dope & let 'em deal the brothers.
Give 'em guns, step back, and watch 'em kill each other.
"It's time to fight back", that's what Huey said.
2 shots in the dark now Huey's dead.
I got love for my brother, but we can never go nowhere
unless we share with each other. We gotta start makin' changes.
Learn to see me as a brother 'stead of 2 distant strangers.
And that's how it's supposed to be.
How can the Devil take a brother if he's close to me?
I'd love to go back to when we played as kids,
but things change, and that's the way it is.
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? Something cheesy Hmmm Barry White Just the way you are
And which song would you like played at your funeral? I wont really be bothered it's not like amgoing to see or hear it
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Ain't No Mountain High Enough--Diana Ross
Sum yourself up in a song title. I'll come back to this
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Only the final fantasy soundtracks when i was younger
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? Probbaly in year 6 in primary school and it was 5678 by Steps

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: It's okay - Girls Aloud
Metal: Hate
Grunge: Dislike
R&B: Love - Neyo/Usher
Hip Hop: Love - 2pac
Garage: dislike
Drum 'n Bass: dislike
Electronic: Like - Alice deejay Daft punk Underworld
Easy Listening: Goldfrapp
Classical: dislike
Country: dislike
Dance: Like some old ones corona rozzala the orginal n trance
Opera: Dislike
Indie: like - the hives
Jazz: Dislike
Blues: Dislike
Soul: Like - Seal marvin gaye

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? No
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Dance wiv Me - Dizzee Rascal
Best band of the 2000s? Girls aloud
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2002 The will young and gareth gates period will young got the top single of the year and gareth gates got the second And then there was epic songs like Hero By enrique and Dilemma by Nelly and kelly rowlands Girls aloud debut was in this year as well

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? No
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? 2pac
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Rozzala
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? yes
Otis Redding? no
Iggy and The Stooges?yes
The Four Tops? no
Petula Clark? no

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music : It's got to be Elvis or the beatles To hard to call between the two

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? for
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? No it's a good thing it pleases the fans
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? Not Now I think the press make them look worse though
What makes a good artist? A artist who can write there own song and mae it there own And obviously sing it well I think a good artist must give a lot to the fans as well meaning that they should not be pulling out of tours at the last minute the fans pay there wages

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Not now
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Britney spears
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? snow patrol and A lasgo one
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? Never really watched any

[Lewis.]

First album you ever bought? Now 40 something
First single you ever bought? Atomic Kitten- Burning flame
Last album you bought? Panic at the disco
Last single you bought?* Lady Gaga- Breathe slow

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? Leona Lewis
Favourite group?Girls Aloud

Favourite genre?Pop

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Leona Lewis- I will be
2. Alesha Dixon- Breathe Slow
3. Leona Lewis- Without you
4. Girls aloud- See the day
5. Lady Gaga- Just Dance
6. Panic at the disco- 9 in the afternoon
7. Tina Turner- Simply the best
8. Beyonce- Listen

My Luxury item would be a yoyo- Or a laptop if i am allowed? My Book would be "Marley and Me", The best book ever! I cried at the end

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?-Leona Lewis- 29
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? Adele and X factor finalists
Which is your most-played song? Leona Lewis- Here i am
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Radio 1
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Cd Cassete tape Mp3 Ipod Comuter Speakers
How often would you say you listen to music per day? Most of the day

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Tina Turner- Simply the best
Do you have any favourite lyrics? Nope
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? I will be- Leona Lewis
And which song would you like played at your funeral? S Club 7- reach for the stars
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? The best you ever had- Leona Lewis, Because it is a fun song the i like
Sum yourself up in a song title. [b]
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song?
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...)

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop:
Metal:
Grunge:
R&B:
Hip Hop:
Garage:
Drum 'n Bass:
Electronic:
Easy Listening:
Classical:
Country:
Dance:
Opera:
Indie:
Jazz:
Blues:
Soul:

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us?
Which would you say was the best song of 2008?
Best band of the 2000s?
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why?

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era?
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour?
Favourite one-hit-wonders?
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers?
Otis Redding?
Iggy and The Stooges?
The Four Tops?
Petula Clark?

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)?

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)?
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing?
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people?
What makes a good artist?

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now?
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be?
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which?
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc)

[xDramatick]

First album you ever bought? Spice Girls - Spice.
First single you ever bought? Billie Piper - Because We Want To.
Last album you bought? Lily Allen - It's Not Me, It's You.
Last single you bought? Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You.

Favourite solo artist? Christina Aguilera.
Favourite group? Green Day.

Favourite genre? Electro, at the moment, though I generally love Rock, Alternative and Industrial too.

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Christina Aguilera - Hurt.
2. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold.
3. Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia.
4. Evanescence - Lose Control.
5. Ashlee Simpson - La La.
6. Soft Cell - Tainted Love.
7. Duran Duran - Wild Boys.
8. Placebo - Nancy Boy.

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Green Day - 122.
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? ABBA && 30 Seconds To Mars.
Which is your most-played song? Christina Aguilera - Keeps Gettin' Better.
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) Christina Aguilera [151], Sam Sparro [134], Lady Gaga [127], John Barrowman [60], Ashlee Simpson [59].

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? I never really do, if I do, it's generally Radio 1 (for Nick Grimshaw<3) or Gaydar.
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Had a Cassette Player as a child, got a CD walkman when I was about 12, and then got my iPod Nano for my 15th birthday. Now I use an iPod Classic.
How often would you say you listen to music per day? Probably about 5/6 hours, but I have a habit of leaving music playing, or to stop paying attention to it.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Christina Aguilera - Save Me From Myself.
Do you have any favourite lyrics? LOADS! From the song 'I'm Your Favourite Drug' - "What you get is what you see, it won't take much to get hooked on me, so shoot me right into your skin, and I will be your heroin" and from '**** Like A Star' - "Anorexic beauty queen with painted eyes so toxic, fully spreaded on her back, centerfold erotic, she's had a gram, a shot, a slam, enough to start a riot, everybody wants a piece but only you're invited." Both songs by Porcelain And The Tramps.
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? Christina Aguilera - The Right Man.
And which song would you like played at your funeral? I've never thought about it and don't really want to. For the sake of the survey, I'll say Evanescence - Your Star.
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Paris Hilton - Nothing In This World. LOL, but seriously, it's a fun dancey song that pretty much sums me up haha.
Sum yourself up in a song title. Hot Mess [- Sam Sparro]
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? A few times. I cried the first time I heard Christina Aguilera's 'Walk Away', 'Save Me From Myself' and 'Hurt'. I also cried at Evanescence's 'You'. I'm sure there's more but I can't think of any atm.
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? The Spice Girls on Top Of The Pops. The first time I properly remember being interested in music though, was Avril Lavigne's 'Complicated' video on TV. Probably why I'm so defensive of her haha.

Genres:
Like?
Pop: Yes - The Pussycat Dolls [hard because I don't class many artists I like as Pop]
Metal: No.
Grunge: No.
R&B: No.
Hip Hop: No.
Garage: No.
Drum 'n Bass: A Lil' - Pendulum.
Electronic: YES! Absolutely love! - Sam Sparro [Robyn/Annie/Xtina]
Easy Listening: Yes - John Barrowman.
Classical: Yes - Sarah Brightman.
Country: Not really - Dolly Parton<3.
Dance: A lil' - Anything 'featuring Luciana'.
Opera: Nope.
Indie: Not really
Jazz: Yes but don't actively search for artists so probably Christina Aguilera's B2B era.
Blues: YES!! - Modern probably Adele, don't listen to selective classic blues artists.
Soul: Not really a fan of though I do appreciate it.

Recent Years:
Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? Porcelain And The Tramps, Frankmusik, Lykke Li, Kerli, Dan Black.
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Sam Sparro - Black & Gold.
Best band of the 2000s? Rock band - Evanescence. Vocal band - Girls Aloud, followed closely by Take That.
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2003 - Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne, Daniel Bedingfield, t.A.T.u, Radiohead, Evanescence, R.E.M, Will Young etc. I'd say 2008 comes close too.

Way Back Then:
Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? The 80s, and the 20s [for blues].
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? Blondie, David Bowie.
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Benny Benassi - Satisfaction.
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? Ain't No Sunshinee
Otis Redding? Sittin' By The Dock Of The Bayy
Iggy and The Stooges? Iggy Pop?
The Four Tops? Sounds like a pathetic gay orgy.
Petula Clark? Downtown!!

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? Bob Dylan?

Talking Points:
Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? For
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Way too many. The only real successful one was Take That. Therefore it's a bad thing, though tbh, you don't really hear of them.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? A few of them. People like Sam Sparro, and Duffy yeah, but there are too many Amy Winehouses and Pete Dohertys.
What makes a good artist? Being unique. There are too many Rihanna's, Leona's, Beyonce's, The Kook's etc. Being different, a unique style is the key to being a good artist. It's what gets me interested. Unfortunately, 'unique' doesn't fair well in the charts.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Yeah, MGMT - Electric Feel.
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Leona Lewis!!! Ugh. Grating voice, awful vibrato, thin higher range, awful songs, cliche lyrics, constant covers, bad music videos, boring, nothing unique whatsoever.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Just two actually. An S Club 7 one when I was younger, and Sam Sparro for my 17th Birthday. I've bought tickets to John Barrowman's new tour, and I plan to see Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Electric Six and possibly Christina Aguilera this year
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? Top Of The Pops, and Jools Holland.

DONE.
nice idea Shauny babes.

[Lewis.]

Originally posted by Darenn

If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Leona Lewis!!! Ugh. Grating voice, awful vibrato, thin higher range, awful songs, cliche lyrics, constant covers, bad music videos, boring, nothing unique whatsoever.

I officially Hate you

[Locke.]

First album you ever bought? R. Kelly's 'R.', back in 98!

First single you ever bought? I think it was Afroman's 'Because I Got High'

Last album you bought? R. Kelly's 'Double Up', in May 2007.

Last single you bought? David Archuleta - Crush

Favourite solo artist? R. Kelly
Favourite group? Stereophonics

Favourite genre? RnB

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. R Kelly - Trapped in the Closet (Chapters 1-22)
2. Stereophonics - Have a Nice Day
3. The Calling - Wherever You Will Go
4. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
5. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
6. J. Holiday - Bed
7. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
8. Mark Owen - Alone Without You

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last?
Which is your most-played song?
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Most Songs By: R. Kelly - 40 Songs
First to Appear: Aerosmith
Last to Appear: Will.i.am

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Not anymore, no. I used to listen to Trever Nelson on Radio 1, saturday night though.

Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Mp3, radio, CD Player, DJ set thing.

How often would you say you listen to music per day? A lot.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? David Archuleta - Crush
Do you have any favourite lyrics? Coolio - Too Hot
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? Afroman - Crazy Rap
And which song would you like played at your funeral? R. Kelly - I Wish
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Chesney Hawks - The One & Only, because I am the one and only.
Sum yourself up in a song title. Chesney Hawkes - The One & Only
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Only at funerals.
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...): Listening to R. Kelly's 'I Believe I Can Fly' on the end titles of Space Jam.

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.

Pop: Like. Enrique Iglesias
Metal: Despise.
Grunge: Never heard of it.
R&B: Love. The King of R&B, R. Kelly.
Hip Hop: Like. Coolio.
Garage: Unsure.
Drum 'n Bass: Unsure.
Electronic: Dislike.
Easy Listening: Unsure.
Classical: Dislike.
Country: Dislike.
Dance: Dislike.
Opera: Dislike.
Indie: Like. Kooks.
Jazz: Dislike.
Blues: Unsure.
Soul: Dislike.

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? No.
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? R. Kelly - Hair Braider (Wasn't released in UK.)
Best band of the 2000s? The Streets / The Calling.
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? Around 2005 and earlier, because that's when there was good music in the charts.

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? No.
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? The Calling.
Favourite one-hit-wonders? JC Chasez.
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? No.
Otis Redding? No.
Iggy and The Stooges? Yes.
The Four Tops? No.
Petula Clark? No.

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? Bob Dylan - Recorded a song for Ruben Carter.

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? No.
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Yes, but I don't mind because I like their music.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? No, take Britney Spears for example.
What makes a good artist? Someone who can sing and write songs.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? No.
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Britney Spears.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? No.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc) TOTP Saturday.

[Billy]

This should cover every single aspect of your musical tastes and habits. I'm very bored and a bit of an insomniac lately so I'm devising a huge survey for you to fill out at your own leisure.

First album you ever bought?Samantha Mumba - Samantha Mumba
First single you ever bought?Samantha Mumba - Gotta Tell You
Last album you bought?Katy Perry - One of the Boys
Last single you bought?*Hilary Duff - Reach Out

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist?Charlotte Church/Lily Allen
Favourite group?Girls Aloud

Favourite genre?
Pop
Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1.Heart of Glass - Blondie
2.Holding On For You - Liberty X
3.**** You - Lily Allen
4.This is Love - Kelly Rowland
5.Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
6.Goodbye to You - Michelle Branch
7.My Prerogative - Britney Spears
8.Dustland Fairytale - The Killers

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?Lily Allen - 12 (Deleted all my Itunes a wee while ago)
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last?Alesha Dixon and U2
Which is your most-played song?
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Nah
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3.CDS,Ipod,Computer,Tapes
How often would you say you listen to music per day?Lots

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you?Dustland Fairytale and Wind Beneath My Wings
Do you have any favourite lyrics?"A beautiful face without a name for so long, a beautiful smile to hide the pain"
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance?WOMANIZAH :l
And which song would you like played at your funeral?Yellow - Coldplay
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why?Paparazzi - Cos people always say Id do anything to be famous :L
Sum yourself up in a song title.Big Spender
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song?Yeah: Goodbye to You, My Heart Will Go On, Wind Beneath My Wings, Fix You
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...)I used to get up at 5am every morning and put Mr Blobby on :L

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop:Blondie
Metal:
Grunge:
R&B:Rihanna?
Hip Hop:
Garage:
Drum 'n Bass:
Electronic:Lady GaGa?
Easy Listening:Dido {Will be Diana Vickers though :P}
Classical:Charlotte Church
Country:Carrie Underwood/Shania Twain
Dance:
Opera:Charlotte Church
Indie:Nevershoutnever
Jazz:Loads.
Blues:
Soul:Aretha Franklin

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us?Nevershoutnever
Which would you say was the best song of 2008?Rain on Your Parade
Best band of the 2000s?Coldplay
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why?2006 for Chasing Cars tbh :L

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era?Yes the eighties
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour?Blondie
Favourite one-hit-wonders?Gina G
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers?No
Otis Redding?Na mate
Iggy and The Stooges?nope
The Four Tops?yeh
Petula Clark?downtownn (h5)

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)?The Beatles

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)?FOR
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing?[/b] Yes but its alright, they might aswell try[/b]
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? Hell no, but they are entertainers, not role models
What makes a good artist? DIANA VICKAHZ

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now?Yes Call Me
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be?Leona friggin Lewis
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? XFLive 04,05,06,07(Will be 08)
Charlotte Church
McFly
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc)CDUK

Phew. That took a while to write, and I haven't answered it yet. Have fun

[Tom4784]

This should cover every single aspect of your musical tastes and habits. I'm very bored and a bit of an insomniac lately so I'm devising a huge survey for you to fill out at your own leisure.

First album you ever bought? The Smurfs go pop when i was an ickle dumpling!
First single you ever bought? Eiffel 65 - Blue Da Ba De Da Ba Di
Last album you bought? Tonight - Franz Ferdinand
Last single you bought? Dare - Gorrilaz (i'm not a fan of singles)

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? I really haven't got one I love too many artists.
Favourite group? MUSE

Favourite genre? Rock/Indie/pop

Desert Island Discs:
1. Knights of Cydonia - Muse
2. Crazy World - Ladyhawke
3. Placebo - Every me, Every you.
4. David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
5. Santogold - L.E.S Artistes
6. Kings of Leon - Closer
7. Skunk Anansie - Weak
8. Blondie - Call me

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Muse.
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? Adele - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Which is your most-played song? Closer - Kings of Leon
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) N/A

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? I'm not a radio listener
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. CD player, MP3 player, Ipod Computer
How often would you say you listen to music per day? quite often, i'd say around an hour and half of my day ussually.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Probably but i can't think of anything right now.
Do you have any favourite lyrics? ^
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? ^
And which song would you like played at your funeral? ^
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? ^
Sum yourself up in a song title. Get what you want - Operator Please
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? I've felt sad never cried.
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) I can't think.

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Girls Aloud
Metal: Nightwish?
Grunge: I dislike.
R&B: Rihanna
Hip Hop: I HATE
Garage: I HATE
Drum 'n Bass:I HATE
Electronic: Daft Punk
Easy Listening: Colbie Caillat
Classical: Josh Groban
Country: Carrie Underwood
Dance: Daft Punk?
Opera: Nightwish?
Indie: Cage the Elephant/Arctic Monkeys/ Last Shadow Puppets/ Ladyhawke/ Santogold.
Jazz: Amy Winehouse?
Blues: Adele/ Amy Winehouse
Soul: Amy Winehouse/ Adele

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? 0ne eskim0
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? L.E.S Artistes
Best band of the 2000s? Muse
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? I'm not sure, I remember artists not years.

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? 80's
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? Skunk Anansie
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Eiffel 64
Have you heard of:
All of them i've heard of

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? The Beatles? They're influence is responsible for a lot of music today.

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? I'm on the fence, I personally like to buy cd's as i like physical copies.
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Definately, Take That's reinvention is the only good thing to come from it. I am happy that Blur are back together though.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? I don't know most good artistes tend to keep to themselves outside of performances so you don't know too much of their personal lives.
What makes a good artist? Charisma, Energy, A good voice (not always neccesary) good songwriter.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Not at the moment.
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Westlife
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? No, I ussually watch the coverage on TV though.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc)The thing on C4 with Lauren Laverne and Steve Jones, the name escapes me.

[MrGaryy]

First album you ever bought?Spice - Spice Girls
First single you ever bought?Relight My Fire - Take That
Last album you bought?Riot! - Paramore
Last single you bought?*The Fear - Lily Allen

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist?Christina Aguilera
Favourite group?Girls Aloud

Favourite genre? Pop/Rock

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1.Fighter - Christina Aguilera
2.Keeps Gettin Better - Christina Aguilera
3.We Get On - Kate Nash
4.Crushcrushcrush - Paramore
5.Beautiful Dirty Rich - Britney Spears
6.Wonderwall - Oasis
7.Human Nature - Madonna
8.Hella Good - No Doubt

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?Christina Aguilera;; 206 songs
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last?Alphabeat
Which is your most-played song?Fighter - Christina Aguilera
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)No.

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)?Not much, listen to Heat every now and then. And of course TiBB Radio
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3.Walkman>Discman>iPod. And PC and radio obv.
How often would you say you listen to music per day? Probably 3-4 hours.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you?Nicest Thing - Kate Nash
Do you have any favourite lyrics?
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance?
And which song would you like played at your funeral?Hurt - Christina Aguilera
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why?Well Nikki went and took "Look At Me" so maybe "Dynamite" by Christina Aguilera or "Screwed" Paris Hilton
Sum yourself up in a song title:Fighter
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song?No
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...)No

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop:Yes. Christina AGuilera (Although she fits into a lot of genres
Metal:No.
Grunge:Ew.
R&B:It;s meh. Beyonce
Hip Hop:At times. Eminem
Garage:No
Drum 'n Bass:No
Electronic:Yes! Goldrapp
Easy Listening:Yes. Dido/Diana Vickers
Classical:Yes
Country:Well I quite like Taylor Swift
Dance:Sometimes. Britney
Opera:Np
Indie:YES. The Kooks
Jazz:Yes. Frank Sinatra/Christina Aguilera
Blues:It;s okay
Soul:Yes. Patti LaBelle

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us?Not really. I quite like Florence and The Machine
Which would you say was the best song of 2008?Keeps Gettin' Better - Christina Aguilera
Best band of the 2000s?Girls Aloud
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why?It;s a toss up between 2003 and 2008 but I'll go with 08:Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, The Kooks, MGMT, Britney Spears, Madonna, Ting Tings, Girls Aloud, Alphabeat, Gabriella Cilmi, The Script, Pussycat Dolls, Take That

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era?Not particularly
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour?Spice Girls
Favourite one-hit-wonders?Brim Full of Asha - Cornershop
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers?No
Otis Redding?Yes
Iggy and The Stooges?No
The Four Tops?No
Petula Clark?Yes

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? Simon Cowell

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? Dpn't really care but would lean on the against side.
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing?Yes, but was quite happy about Spice Girls, No Doubt and obv Take That
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people?No.
What makes a good artist?The ability to change but to maintain your fanbase. Someone who makes music that's about them rather then what they think will get to No.1

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Womanizer - Britney
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? It really would have to be Leona Lewis. When she's not boring me to death her screeching voice and endless ballads push me close to suicidal. Rihanna comes close though.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Hilary Duff, Christina Aguilera, Destiny's Child, Westlife, Kylie
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc) TOTP

[xDramatick]

^ Wow @ two other people choosing to lock Leona Lewis away.
I thought I'd be the only one XD

[30stone]

First album you ever bought? PErsonally clubland 10, parents bought for me s club 7 i think.
First single you ever bought? Rihanna Umbrella i think.
Last album you bought? Clubland 14
Last single you bought?* Ultra Beat Vs Darren Styles - Discolights.

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? Leona Lewis
Favourite group? Take That

Favourite genre?

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Leona Lewis - Run
2. Darren Styles - Save me
3. Ultrabeat vs Darren styles - Discolights
4. Rihanna - shut up and drive
5. Cascada - Truly Madly Deeply
6. I got a feeling - Headhunters
7. Sublime - The Rain
8. Leona Lewis - Better in time

Luxury Item : A Supercar..
Book: Simpsons Comic lol.

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Darren Styles and 3
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? Dont know how to put it that way.
Which is your most-played song? Truly madly deeply remix.
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Heart or kiss or 2ten fm in a car.
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3.
Mp3
Walkman
Cd Player.

How often would you say you listen to music per day? Probably couple of days.

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? none i can think of.
Do you have any favourite lyrics? nope
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? i dont know lol
And which song would you like played at your funeral? fly on the wings of love.
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Truly madly deeply, fast, dance music, fun.
Sum yourself up in a song title. Perfectionist (=
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? years ago
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) School disco in like year 4 dancing, as for listening ones i remmeber robbie williams and the lighthouse family.

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Like - Take That
Metal: like Unsure.
Grunge: Dislike
R&B: Like - Leona lewis - i think
Hip Hop: dislike
Garage: dislike
Drum 'n Bass: like - Pendulum
Electronic: Like
Easy Listening: like - don't know
Classical: dislike
Country: like - Kid Rock
Dance: - Like - Darren styles/ Basshunter
Opera: Half and half - il nino
Indie: dislike
Jazz: dislike
Blues: dislike
Soul:dislike

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? none that everyone alredy knows of.
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Basshunter all i ever wanted
Best band of the 2000s? Take that
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2007

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? 90's dance.
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? n/a
Favourite one-hit-wonders? im blue - Eiffel 65
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? no
Otis Redding? no
Iggy and The Stooges?yeh
The Four Tops? yeh
Petula Clark? no

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? no idea.. lol

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? doesnt bother me
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? no why shouldn't they.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? no most of them arent.
What makes a good artist? Catchy music, good voice.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Leona Lewis - Run
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be?
2pac! / 50 cent/ Dizzee Rascal. World would be better without them.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Reading Festival.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? Chart show.

[Tom]

This should cover every single aspect of your musical tastes and habits. I'm very bored and a bit of an insomniac lately so I'm devising a huge survey for you to fill out at your own leisure.

First album you ever bought? Eminem- Marshall Mathers LOL
First single you ever bought? Teletubbies one
Last album you bought? dunno, I don't do albums
Last single you bought? Lily Allen- The Fear

Favourite solo artist? Kanye West
Favourite group? The Killers

Favourite genre? Club

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Elbow- One Day Like This
2. Energy 52- Cafe Del Mar
3. Thirteen Senses- Into the Fire
4. Freemasons- Uninvited
5. The Killers- Somebody Told Me
6. Leona Lewis- Run
7. Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks- No Air
8. Uniting Nations- Out of Touch

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Arctic Monkeys- 7
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? 50 Cent
Which is your most-played song? The Killers- Mr Brightside
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) No.

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Galaxy 102, Key 103 (Manchester radio stations)
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Casette, radio, CD, MP3
How often would you say you listen to music per day? About 4 hours per week

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Thirteen Senses- Into the Fire
Do you have any favourite lyrics? You used to get it in your fishnets now you only get it in your night dress discarded all the naughty nights for niceness landed in a very common crisis (Fluorescent Adolescent)
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? Kelis- I Hate You So Much Right Now because I would hate it if I had to get married
And which song would you like played at your funeral? Thirteen Senses- Into The Fire (although I'm getting buried )
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Gym Class Heroes- Cookie Jar- would probably sum up my time in the house
Sum yourself up in a song title. Living for the Weekend (Hard Fi)
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? yes
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) singing to my mums Celine Dion cd's

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Girls Aloud
Metal: Ew.
Grunge: Ew.
R&B: Rihanna
Hip Hop: Kanye West
Garage: Ew.
Drum 'n Bass: No
Electronic: Prodigy (FIRESTARTER!! )
Easy Listening: BORINGGGGGG
Classical: Escala are OK in small doses, doubt they'd have the same effect if they didn't look the way they do though
Country: No
Dance: LOVE, too many to name
Opera: No
Indie: No
Jazz: Amy Winebox
Blues: No
Soul: Not really

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? No
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Madonna, JT & Timbaland- 4 Minutes
Best band of the 2000s? The Killers
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2008, the rest of the noughties were **** and indie died a horrific death

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? No
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? Dunno
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Dunno
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? No
Otis Redding? Yes, but I thought he was a politician
Iggy and The Stooges? Yes
The Four Tops? Yes
Petula Clark? No

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? Anthony Wilson (R.I.P )

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? No
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Yes but if it makes them a lot of money then good luck to them
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? No
What makes a good artist? Someone who can sing, write catchy songs, not be annoying

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Yes (Just Dance- Lady Gaga)
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Take That
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Kasabian, Leeds (although came home mega early because of other stuff), few others but I've forgot
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? CDUK, Cat Deeley in the 90's/early noughties =

[Z]

First album you ever bought? Nu Flow by Big Brovaz
First single you ever bought? Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Last album you bought? (We Are) Performance by (We Are) Performance
Last single you bought?* Halo by Beyoncé (from iTunes, you bunch of sods!)

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? Hmm.. Christina Aguilera. I'm more of a groups person.
Favourite group? The Killers, The Coasters, Danity Kane, The Saturdays, AFI, Keane, The Fratellis, Kaiser Chiefs... quite a mixed bunch really.

Favourite genre? Electronica/Dance

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Down In Mexico by the Coasters - some ace memories .
2. Gimme More by Britney Spears - because I could pelvic thrust in comfort. LOL.
3. Low by Flo Rida - I want to be as good as CHeLsEii BaBii or whatever her name is. Bitch.
4. Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams - it was number one when I was born.
5. Lonely Boy by Andrew Gold - because it'd be true. Ahh.
6. Layla by Derek & The Dominos - reminds me of my Dad.
7. Shape Of My Heart by Sting - reminds me of my Mum.
8. Hot 'n' Cold by Katy Perry - reminds me of some of my friends, haha.

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Breaking Benjamin - 42
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? ABBA; 50 Cent/Zac Efron
Which is your most-played song? Damaged by Danity Kane - 228
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) No. I deleted that, it annoyed me.

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Not really. Northsound 1; Radio 1
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. CD Player, iPod docking station, radio, laptop, cassette player...
How often would you say you listen to music per day? A few hours, maybe like 3/4?

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Umbrella by Rihanna.
Do you have any favourite lyrics? I can't think of any right now, but yeah there are.
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? The One by Shakira, though that'd be an odd one, or Make You Feel My Love by ADELE.
And which song would you like played at your funeral? Halo by Beyoncé. This is subject to change, I just love that song at the moment. Haha.
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Raindrops by Sash! & Stunt.
Sum yourself up in a song title. Issues? Acceptable In the 80s? PMSL. Errr I'll go for Reach Out I'll Be There by the Four Tops.
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Yeah loads of songs, depending on my mood.
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) Errr can't remember the song, but when I was 2 or 3 years old, on holiday in France at some random disco. I won a medal for it! Haha!

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Like. Nelly Furtado.
Metal: Like. Lostprophets.
Grunge: Not so much.
R&B: Like. Amerie.
Hip Hop: Like. Black Eyed Peas.
Garage: Not so much.
Drum 'n Bass: Like. Can't really name one.
Electronic: Like. Freemasons.
Easy Listening: Like. Alicia Keys.
Classical: Indifferent.
Country: HATE.
Dance: Like. Scooter.
Opera: Like, but don't really listen to.
Indie: Like. The Dykeenies.
Jazz: Like. Dean Martin.
Blues: Indifferent.
Soul: Like. Can't really name one favourite.

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? (We Are) Performance, The Dykeenies, The Xcerts
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? I have a poor long term memory for this kind of thing, so I'll say Up by the Saturdays 'cause I can't remember songs released in 2008.
Best band of the 2000s? The Killers.
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? I'd probably say 2008, I think lots of good stuff's been released this year. I just can't name any of it haha.

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? Nope.
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? STEPS. I was gutted.
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Cleopatra, comin' atcha!
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? Nope.
Otis Redding? Yes.
Iggy and The Stooges? Nope.
The Four Tops? Yes!
Petula Clark? Yes.

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? The Beatles, The Jackson 5.

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? I'm for I guess, iTunes is only really good for current popular music, they're updating their older music catalogues but it's not enough. If you want to get music from other countries, you basically HAVE to illegally download. I don't do it very often, it's only as a last resort measure.
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Ugh yes. It's a good thing in the instance of Take That, because they basically sparked the whole thing. The Spice Girls, Boyzone et al can take a hike. They had their time, they made their millions.
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? No.
What makes a good artist? Someone whose first single is something you can blast out loud, but on their album has a mixture of meaningful ballads, meaningless beats and one or two really off the wall type singles. Someone who isn't a tabloid *****, someone who collaborates with other artists once they've established themselves as a good artist, someone who will appear on programs like the Friday/Sunday (whatever) Night Project to promote something, i.e. they're displaying a fun side as well as plugging whatever they're doing.

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Halo by Beyoncé.
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Kate Nash. GET OUT. Lily Allen was enough.
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Kaiser Chiefs, The Fratellis, Rihanna, Clubland, My Chemical Romance.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc) TOTP and CUK were EPIC!!

[Sarah.]

First album you ever bought? Probably one by S Club 7..
First single you ever bought? I don't know.
Last album you bought? The Great Revival - Stuck Mojo.
Last single you bought?* Uhhh, i don't buy singles.

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? The Duke.
Favourite group? FOZZY.

Favourite genre? Rock/Metal

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. Crucify Yourself - Fozzy
2. All That Remains - Fozzy
3. Feel the Burn - Fozzy
4. Afterlife - Avenged Sevenfold
5. Pigwalk - Stuck Mojo
6. Yoko - Stuck Mojo
7. It's a Lie - Fozzy
8. Don't You Wish You Were Me? - Chris Jericho

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? Stuck Mojo - 112
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? Avenged Sevenfold & Vs. The World
Which is your most-played song? Cookie Jar - Gym Class Heroes
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) N/A

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Kerrang
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Laptop, CD Player, Ipod.
How often would you say you listen to music per day? Whenever I'm online.. so a lot

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Crucify Yourself - Fozzy
Do you have any favourite lyrics? any song by Fozzy/Avenged Sevenfold.. all great lyrics.
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? I like to be different.. so something by my fave band.
And which song would you like played at your funeral? Crucify Yourself - Fozzy =D
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? The Way I Am - Fozzy
Sum yourself up in a song title. I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Yes..
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) Idk

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Dislike
Metal: L O V E <3 -- Fozzy. <3
Grunge: Like
R&B: Like
Hip Hop: Dislike
Garage: HATE
Drum 'n Bass: Dislike
Electronic: Dislike
Easy Listening: Dislike
Classical: Dislike
Country: I like Taylor Swift.. lol
Dance: Dislike
Opera: Dislike
Indie: Dislike
Jazz: Dislike
Blues: Dislike
Soul: Dislike

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? Mixi <3
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Don't know..
Best band of the 2000s? FOZZY.
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2005

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? No.
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? Not sure
Favourite one-hit-wonders? None..
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? No
Otis Redding? No
Iggy and The Stooges? No
The Four Tops? No
Petula Clark? No

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)? The Beatles

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? For..
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? Yes.. and it's a good thing if it's your favourite band and have never had the chance to see them before
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? No.
What makes a good artist? Originality. Someone who puts 110% into their concerts. and more..

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Assassination of a Popstar - Stuck Mojo
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Leona Lewis
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? S Club 7, Westlife, Boyzone, X Factor Tour [when Shayne won], The Luchagors and Stuck Mojo.
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc) None..

[Princess]

First album you ever bought? Spice-Spice Girls
First single you ever bought? Don't remember but it was something by the Spice Girls
Last album you bought? Britannia High soundtrack
Last single you bought? Breathe Slow-Alesha Dixon

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? Mark Owen/Christina Aguilera
Favourite group? Take That

Favourite genre? Pop but love Indie and Rock

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1.Take That-Shine
2.Mark Owen-Alone Without You
3.Rachael Lampa-If You Believe
4.Snow Patrol-Run
5.Beyonce-Crazy In Love
6.Christina Aguilera-Soar
7.Keane-Somewhere Only We Know
8.Michelle Branch-Breathe

Luxury item-Pillow
Book-The Guy Next Door-Meg Cabot/A Hopeless Romantic-Harriet Evans

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many?Take That-154
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last?First-3 Doors Down. Last-The Zutons
Which is your most-played song?Take That-Shine
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five)I don't but guessing they would be Take That,Mark Owen,Christina Aguilera,Kelly Clarkson and Snow Patrol

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? Not unless the guys are on something or I'm in the car/shower. Like Q102,East Coast FM,98 FM and Spin 103.8
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3.
My first ever one was a tape recorder with a microphone which I played my children's tapes on i.e The Wheels on the Bus,then my first Hi-Fi,2 Discmans,Ipod nano,Zen and another Zen. At home listen to music on new Hi Fi or computer
How often would you say you listen to music per day?
Weekday-6 hoursish,weekend-8-12 hours

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you?
Rachael Lampa-If You Believe
Do you have any favourite lyrics?Loads! My favourite at the moment are from 'Hold Up A Light' by TT-first and second verse
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance?
Whatever 'our song' will be
And which song would you like played at your funeral?
Don't think about it
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why?
Take That-Shine-because I'd have to have TT and Shine is my favourite!
Sum yourself up in a song title.
Shiny Happy People-REM
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song?
All the time
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...)
I don't remember,I don't ever remember having life without music

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop:LOVE-Take That of course
Metalon't mind-Evanenscene count?
Grunge: Not sure,Nirvana?
R&B: Like,Beyonce
Hip Hop: Dislike
Garage: Dislike
Drum 'n Bass: Don't know
Electronic: Like
Easy Listening: Like
Classical: Like
Country: Like,Carrie Underwood
Dance: Love,Cascada
Opera: Don't mind
Indie: Adore,Snow Patrol
Jazzetest(it's my dad's fault)
Blues: Don't mind
Soul:Like

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us?Bryn Christopher but he's more last year
Which would you say was the best song of 2008?Greatest Day-Take That
Best band of the 2000s?-Take That
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why?Last year or 2003-amazing new artists and great songs from old artists

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era?
No,although I do like 80's
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour?
Queen/The Beatles(how typical)
Favourite one-hit-wonders?
Hear'Say
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers?No
Otis Redding?Yes
Iggy and The Stooges?Yes
The Four Tops?No
Petula Clark?Yes

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)?
The Beatles

Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)?
I do it sometimes for an odd song but I disargee with doing it for everything,I would never download an album
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing?
Argee,alright I like most of them and it all started with the biys which has to be good!
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people?
Yes
What makes a good artist?
Artist-Good voice,stage quality,amazing musical ability,good songs and a good heart(s)

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now?
No,too busy on this,lol
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be?
Robbie Williams/Westlife
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which?
Spice Girls,Hear'Say and Take That twice-going again 6 times this summer
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? TOTP,Popworld

[Deirdre]

This should cover every single aspect of your musical tastes and habits. I'm very bored and a bit of an insomniac lately so I'm devising a huge survey for you to fill out at your own leisure.

First album you ever bought? N.E.R.D-In Search of..
First single you ever bought? You said no-Busted
Last album you bought? Downloaded Yelle-Pop-Up
Last single you bought?* Downloaded Lily Allen-The Fear

* = bought or downloaded. illegally if that's the case.

Favourite solo artist? Right now, Lady GaGa
Favourite group? Right now its The Saturdays

Favourite genre? I'll just say pop cause that covers almost everything lol

Desert Island Discs:
You are stranded on an island with no other people or possessions than a music player with 8 and only 8 songs on it. What would they be if you could choose them? Also, you are allowed one "luxury" item and one book. The luxury item cannot be another person, living thing, means of contacting the world, or a means of getting off the island.

1. T-Shirt-Shontelle
2. Paparazzi-Lady GaGa
3. Chasing Cars-Snow Patrol
4. Sugar, We're Goin Down-Fall Out Boy
5. That Boy, That Girl-Hadouken!
6. Driving Nowhere- Hadouken!
7. Declaration Of War-Hadouken!
8. Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)-Lady GaGa

Your Library:
Who do you have the most songs by? And how many? I dunno
Who is the first artist to appear alphabetically on your library? And the last? First- a-ha. Last- The Zutons
Which is your most-played song? Halo-Beyonce :O
Do you have last.fm? If so, according to it, who are your most-played artists? (top five) Have 1 but dont use it

Listening:
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, which station(s)? BBC Radio 1
Name all forms of technology you have ever used to play music, whether through CD, radio, cassette tape or mp3. Radio, Laptop, Phone, I-Pod, TV, CD Player
How often would you say you listen to music per day? Whenever I can, thats alot

Meanings:
Which song is the closest in personal meaning to you? Erm.. only the artists can have a personal meaning with their songs cause they're the only ones who know what it's about
Do you have any favourite lyrics? "The band are ****ing wankers, I'm not having a nice time"-Fake Tales of San Fransisco
Which song would you like to dance to as your first wedding dance? Forever-Chris Brown LOL
And which song would you like played at your funeral? I Miss You-Blink 182
If you could pick a song to be used in the background of your best bits on Big Brother, what would it be and why? Just Dance-Lady GaGa just cause it's a fun song and I'd like to be remembered as fun
Sum yourself up in a song title. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich haha
Have you ever cried whilst listening to a song? Because of You by Kelly Clarkson.... maaan...that's deep
This may not be always possible to answer, but what is your first memory of dancing/listening to music? (for example, was it at a wedding, or a school disco, or on holiday...) Mam blarin country music every Saturday morning

Genres:
Like or dislike (in general)? Also, state your favourite artist who'd fit into each one.
Pop: Like. The Saturdays
Metal: Dislike
Grunge: Dislike
R&B: Like. Usher
Hip Hop: Like. Eminem
Garage: Like. Dizzee Rascal.. I think he's Garage.. I hate classifieing them into genres
Drum 'n Bass: Like
Electronic: Like
Easy Listening: Like
Classical:Dislike
Country: Dislike
Dance: Like
Opera: Dislike
Indie: Love.
Jazz: Dislike
Blues: Dislike
Soul: Like

Recent Years:

Do you know of any up and coming artists who you could quite happily recommend to the rest of us? Florence and the machine, Chipmunk, Laura Marling, my brother
Which would you say was the best song of 2008? Kids-MGMT
Best band of the 2000s? Arctic Monkeys
Of the 2000s, which has been the best year for music and why? 2004.. Cool rnb songs from Ja Rule, Eminem was pretty cool

Way Back Then:

Do you wish you'd ever grown up with the music of another era? No
Favourite artists that no longer record/tour? Blink 182
Favourite one-hit-wonders? Take on me- aha
Have you heard of:
Bill Withers? yea
Otis Redding? no
Iggy and The Stooges? no
The Four Tops? no
Petula Clark? yes

Who would you say has had the most revolutionary impact on music (be it musician, politician or otherwise)?
Michael Jackson
Talking Points:

Are you for or against illegal downloading (such as the use of filesharing websites and programs such as Limewire, etc.)? for
Would you agree that too many bands are cashing in on the "reunion" tours seen by the likes of Boyzone and New Kids On The Block of late, and is this a good or bad thing? no it's a good thing cause they've loads of fans and so what if they're getting loads of money, they work hard
Would you say that modern, popular artists are good role models for young people? Yes
What makes a good artist? Catchy hooks, thoughtful lyrics, hardworking, not attention seeking

Miscellaneous:
Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? Boys boys boys-Lady gaga, just cause I'm listening to it
If you could put all copies of one artist's materials into a giant box and lock it away from mankind forever, whose would it be? Pink
Have you been to any concerts/festivals? If so, which? Never have
Favourite TV programme (past or present) devoted purely to music? (such as TOTP, CUK, The Chart Show, Jools Holland Presents... etc) TOTP, Jools Holland