I agree with most of the comments above and being an artist myself, I know that is sometimes hard to appreciate the art for what it is and not focusing so much on what kind of person the artist is, or was. But if you like something so much and it moves you, you shouldn't just ignore it. You...
Collective Soul
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
the Rolling Stones
the Beatles
the Wallflowers
the Cranberries
Pete Yorn
Cake
...Those are some of my favorites, but some other great bands I'm getting into recently are...
Rusted Root
Sleater-Kinney
the Replacements
Ours
Colplay...
Zwan
Rhett Miller
Guano Apes
Buffalo Tom
Rubyhorse
Rufus Wainwright
Sarah Harmer
Pete Yorn
Sleater-Kinney has become one of my favorite bands! They are so great and I highly recommend them...along with Pete Yorn.
My fav book is "Survivor" by Chuck Palahniuk, the author of fight club. I just started reading all of Palahniuk books over x-mas break, and fell in love with them. They are so crazy and twisted and totally unique! I highly recommend any of his books to everyone!
I just wanted to wish GREG a happy birthday! (a day late though) I know you have been working so hard on Physicsforums lately, and it looks great. Hope you had a great birthday Greg!