I think a comprehensive education of the history of western music should be required. It's a part of our culture that needs to be preserved, in my opinion. What they like, of course, has little to do with the actual education.
As far as pop bands go, most people seem to be fine discovering what they like on their own terms. However, I do think that jazz history should be taught in America considering it's our most unique art form. I don't know what would be native equivalents in other countries, but they of course should be taught as well.
(damn that sentence sucked)
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