Eh, not so sure .. me blasting Maynard Ferguson seemed to tick my parents off just as much, even if it was 'Live at Jimmy's'.

Not saying it wasn't rebellious, but distortion wasn't the key in my youth, just loud.
I figure escapism comes into play a bit also. Loud music tends to get your attention and heart beat elevated.

For the record, I got nothing against distortion when done right.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!