1. What was the first band you saw in concert? Not counting the rodeo concerts at the Astrodome (where from a distance I saw such greats as Donny Osmond, David Cassidy and Sonny & Cher), the first serious concert I saw was Alice Cooper (late, like in 1990). I never went to concerts growing up, I detest crowds and have super sensitive ears. Alice was worth the humming, though!
ADDENDUM: OK, I did see a real concert, up close and personal with my parents in the early 70's. We saw Sammy Davis Jr. here in a small arena venue (in the round yet!) and he knocked me and my cynical little brother out! My brother even got to shake hands with him when he was leaving the stage. That would technically count as my first "real" concert.

2. Who is your favorite artist/band now? I love music way too much to claim favorites. Lately the artists getting heavy rotation in my car/home/Mac are Tori Amos, David Bowie, Poe, Tatu, Avril Lavigne and assorted jazz.

3. What's your favorite song? Way too many... as a child probably Gordon Lightfootís ìIf I Could Read Your Mindî.

4. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? I tried guitar, sucked at it, I always thought Iíd be good at the drums but never got the chance. I wish Iíd learned piano, itís probably mya favorite instrument to listen to.

5. If you could meet any musical icon (past or present), who would it be and why? For fun - Alice Cooper! There are many other people Iíd love to meet, Bowie, McCartney... but I think Alice would be the most fun and Iíd have the most to talk about with :-)