In a message dated 4/28/03 12:37:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
seamand@MSX.UPMC.EDU writes:

<< I think that hype generally doesn't bother me, and that likely places me in
 a 
 distinct minority here, but I think that with the White Stripes.. well, the 
 hype seems to be pretty amusing. One of the things I like about them is that 
>>


Even though I'm quite aware of the hype it doesn't really bug me.  I just let 
it roll off my back because I like their music and I think that Meg is soooo 
sexy sweet looking.  Lol!

As far as feeling/being too old to play rock & roll well....there are plenty 
of older guys still playing and performing very vital music.  Who the hell in 
their right mind would want to appeal/compete with a "kids" market anyway.  
That's kinda retarded to me especially considering the CRAP that you would 
have to compete against.

MB