Is There A Band Or Artist That Helped Shape Your Life?

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I'm interested to know if there is a band or artist out there that helped shape your life or you as a person in some way. It can be something very little or something incredibly huge, makes no difference. I am a so-called "Generation X-er", and was REALLY into the grunge scene in the early and middle 90's. During that time, to me anyhow, music meant two things and two things only: Nirvana and Pearl Jam. During that time living on my own was still a relatively new feeling, I had just ended a really intense relationship with my then girlfriend, and I was really going in a hundred different directions. I had no place in this world, and even more discouraging was that I had no sense of purpose. Being a novice writer myself, the lyrics of Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder captivated me. It was as if they were writing about portions of MY life and not just their own. I could relate to them and the music they created around the lyrics was just a bonus. It was all so personal, so intense, so deep. I can honestly say that those two bands helped me through many dark times. They helped me realize that I wasn't alone in this world. That I was just one of MANY young adults trying to find their way in this roller coaster we call "life". That with belief in myself, anything was possible. So, is there a band or artist and a story that you'd like to share? I look forward to your replies.