Your taste in music is the thumbprint of your soul, curated for you and only you. You may like a variety of genres, ranging anywhere from hard rock to trap rap, or you may stick comfortably to the same 25 hits that play on your local radio station every day, four times a day. Whatever your preferences may be, you were probably influenced by the music you were exposed to when you were young. You know, the songs you begged your parents to refrain from singing because anything your parents did when you were a kid was deemed as "cringe-worthy."

Now, as young adults, we have the ability and knowledge to appreciate the things that remind our parents of their youth. If you're in a rut with your music choices and feel like you're listening to the same music over and over again, you may want to consider giving some of your parents' favorites a try! Here are 10 bands/artists your parents listened to back in the day who are just as good of a listen now as they were 30+ years ago!

1. Fleetwood Mac

A new-old favorite of mine, Fleetwood Mac has been producing hit after hit since the late 60's. The British-American group has 17 studio albums, 8 live albums, 23 compilation albums, 62 singles, and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Their boho-twang twist on rock has a sound of its own, while many of their songs are still used in movies and commercials today.

2. Bruce Springsteen

Formerly of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, or The Boss, America's original bad boy hails from Long Branch, New Jersey. After gaining mainstream success in the late 70s-early 80s, Springsteen stole the hearts of millions with his raspy voice and songs dedicated to the working-class. At the young age of 68 years old, The Boss is still kicking it and preforming today.

3. Journey

There's a chance you've heard this band's hit song "Don't Stop Believing" at least four thousand times in your life, and even though the song is 36 years old, it's one of those timeless tunes you can't ever get enough of. This California band is no stranger to producing hits, having earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum albums throughout their discography. They were awarded the honor of being included in the 2017 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, probably because they never stopped believing!

4. Tom Petty

Though we lost this rock and roll icon this past October, his memory and music will echo through F.M. radio stations across the country for decades to come. His sleepy voice and familiar lyrics have captivated the hearts of millions since the mid 70s. Petty once described success as, "doing something you really like, and hopefully, it pays the rent." I think it's safe to deem this 17-time Grammy nominee a success. Rest in paradise, Mr. Petty!

5. Queen

This truly iconic band emerged from London, England in 1970. Original frontman and lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, is said to have had a 5-octave vocal range, which enabled him to hit extremely high notes for a man. Queen's iconic sound still rings through radio stations and sporting events across the world, due to the band's hit songs "We Are The Champions" and "We Will Rock You," which have been adopted as non-official victory anthems for sport teams everywhere.

6. Heart

One of the most successful female-fronted American rock bands of all time, Heart is lead by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Their versatility in music has kept them relevant since the early 70's, as they've earned places with their singles on Adult Contemporary charts, Mainstream Rock Tracks, and Billboard's Hot 100, also achieving Top 10 albums every single decade since they've emerged. Their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame page describes the screaming sisters as being, "pioneers ... that inspired women to pick up an electric guitar or start a band."

7. Paul Simon

Originally half of the Simon and Garfunkel duo, Simon went solo in 1970 and has never looked back. His silky smooth voice, songwriting abilities, and dedication to the craft has earned him his lifelong success in the music industry. If you're looking for some timeless, easy-listening, then look no further, and if your still not convinced, then maybe Simon's 13 Grammy's might change your mind!

8. Pink Floyd

Also natives of London, Pink Floyd broke onto the scene with their 1967 album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn." The band's cult following has shadowed their success since its emergence, with its iconic album covers still used as graphics for t-shirts and posters all over the world. Their albums "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" have been named two of the best-selling albums of all time.

9. The Beach Boys

The original group consisted of three brothers, their cousin, and their best friend. Though two of the original members, Dennis and Carl Wilson, have passed on, the band is survived by the remaining three original members and two new ones. The Beach Boys are often credited to pioneering the "California Sound" sought after in the 60s. The 5 time Grammy winners have sold out performance after performance for the past 50 years and haven't skipped a beat since starting! Wouldn't that be nice?!

10. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Even if you've never heard of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, I'm sure you've heard at least one of their iconic hits such as "Old Time Rock and Roll," "Hollywood Nights," or "Turn the Page" which was later redone by Metallica in 2004. Seger's husky, distinctive vocals and the band's lively, catchy beats threw the band into mainstream success during the 1970s, and they've remained staples in American music history ever since.