Boomers vs Gen X Pop Music Smackdown
Join our online debate on which generation has the most to offer pop music history books -- and the future of pop itself.
Join our online debate: Who has the better musical legacy -- baby boomers or generation X?
The poet and philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." To ensure that future generations don't forget the triumphs and tragedies of pop music's past, "Soundcheck looks at the musical legacies of baby boomers and Generation X. Guests include Jeff Gordinier, editor at large at "Details" magazine and author of "X Saves the World," and music critic Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor at "Rolling Stone" and author of "In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work."
"Soundcheck," hosted by John Schaefer, is WNYC’s daily talk show about music. More "Soundcheck"
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