I do like metal - more the "catchy song/melodic" type that the "growly/cookie monster" kind.
As far as hip-hop goes, not an expert by any means. But I liked the old-school, more "good-timey/party" type stuff. Not the more current "tough guy" junk.
Here's a stab at listing some of my favorite artists/bands ( off the top of my head, looking at my iTunes ) :
Big Star
Bill Hicks ( comedy )
Charles Mingus ( jazz )
Cheap Trick
The Clash
Damone
The Dragons
Edgar Varese ( classical/avant garde )
Helmet
Jason & The Scorchers
KISS
Kix
The Knack
Krzysztof Penderecki ( classical )
Marshall Crenshaw
Material Issue
The Mooney Suzuki
Motorhead
The Replacements
Scott Walker
Slade
The Smithereens
Supersuckers
Sweet
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
Too Much Joy
TSAR
Ultimate Fakebook
Urge Overkill
The Wildhearts ( probably my all-time favorite band )
There's lots more, but that gives you some kinda idea.
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