I was introduced by my son who played New Jersey - very loudly - in his bedroom. Lay Your Hands on Me hooked me first. I didn't get to see a live show though until Feb. 1993 though. I was very pregnant for the Giants show in June of 1989 and I didn't go (something I have always regretted by the way - I should have gone anyway).

I was hooked permanently by their live show. I have always judged music as something to be experienced live - not just tracks to be layered in the studio. The first live show blew me away - they sounded as good if not better than the albums - and I've been going back for more ever since.

Just for the record - keep in mind that I was 40 years old the first time I heard them in 88. I wasn't a kid - I just love my rock and roll.

Kathleen