Punk and Emo
Mr. Tyson has been a fan of this pop-punk band from California since the early 90s. With hits like "What's My Age Again" and "All the Small Things" they recently got back together "One More Time" for a world tour.
Who is Blink 182
Mr. Tyson has been a longtime fan of this indie rock band from Nevada. He knew all the word to "Mr. Brightside" before any of you were born.
Who are the Killers
Mr. Tyson was admittedly hooked by this country star's hit "When It Rains It Pours."
Who is Luke Combs
Despite his insane and questionable antics today, Mr. Tyson is a HUGE fan of this Chicago based rapper's first three albums: The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation.
Who is Kanye West.
Mr. Tyson attended this traveling punk rock and emo festival every year from 2005-2010.
What is Warped Tour
Mr. Tyson was rocking to this punk rock trio long before they became famous of mainstream hits like "American Idiot" or "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."
Who is Green Day
Mr. Tyson isn't a huge fan of classic rock, but he is a big fan of this royal band from England known for hits like "Radio Gaga" and "Somebody to Love."
Who is Queen
Known for his tight jeans and yodeling voice, this country artist was a huge hit in the 1990s with songs like "Fast As You" and "Guitars, Cadillacs."
Who is Dwight Yoakum.
Mr. Tyson has been a fan of this other Chicago based rapper ever since his mixtapes Acid Rap and Coloring Book. His debut studio album The Big Day was released in 2019.
Who is Chance the Rapper
Mr. Tyson attended this Chicago based music festival with a funny name in 2010.
What is Lollapalooza
Most of you probably know this band for their power pop hits like "Uma Thurman" and "Love from the Other Side." But back in Mr. Tyson's day, they were kings of the early 2000s emo scene with hits like "Sugar We're Going Down."
Who is Fall Out Boy
Mr. Tyson and his wife are major fans of this primate-esq band since their inception. With major hits like "Clint Eastwood" and "Feel Good Inc." they are known for their vibrant live shows and frequent collaboration with underground hip hop artists.
Who are Gorillaz
He got his stage name from his aunt due to his ability to play almost any stringed instrument. With haunting tunes like "In the Morning Light" this singer/songwriter from Michigan has become a major figure in modern bluegrass.
Who is Billy Strings
This actor, writer, and rapper got his stage name from a Wu Tang Clan rap name generator. His 2018 single "This Is America" received widespread critical acclaim.
Who is Childish Gambino
Mr. Tyson once attended the O2 Music Festival, the only one's he's ever been to outside the United States, in this major English city.
What is London
The members of this 1970s punk rock band are considered the godfathers of pop-punk. Each of them adopted the name of the band as their on-stage last name. Even if you know nothing else by them, you almost certainly know their song "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Who are the Ramones
Mr. Tyson loves this 90s band with a revolutionary flair. Fronted by Zach de la Rocha, they were known for their energetic, anti-government live shows and major hits like "Bulls on Parade." Your parents probably got down to them in high school.
Who is Rage Against the Machine
This world famous country artist is from Alabama. First a member of The Drive By Truckers, his fourth album Southeastern was released to widespread critical acclaim. After the 2018 tornado in Jacksonville, he came to the JSU campus to play a benefit show.
Who is Jason Isbell
As a native southerner, Mr. Tyson grew up on southern hip hop. One of his all time favorites is this larger than life Atlanta based rapper whose album Michael won a grammy in 2023. He's also one half of the hip hop duo Run the Jewels.
Who is Killer Mike
Mr. Tyson has never attended this major camping music festival in Tennessee. Too many hippies and jam bands.
What is Bonaroo
Mr. Tyson fell in love with this gothic-themed emo band after hearing their song "I'm Not Okay." But they really got famous with their album "The Black Parade."
Who is My Chemical Romance
A Tik-Tok trend made this John Denver song famous amongst your generation.
He's a young fella in the country music scene, but that hasn't stopped him from making a huge name for himself, especially with his album American Heartbreak featuring the lead single "Something in the Orange."
Who is Zach Bryan
Mr. Tyson is a long time fan of this aggressive, often controversial rapper from Detroit. He's calmed down in his older age, but in the 90s and early 2000s he caused quite a stir with songs like "Stan" and "My Name Is"
Who is Eminem
Mr. Tyson will be attending the "When We Were Young" Festival this October in this Nevada city known for its bright lights and casinos.
What is Las Vegas