Inspiration

So in one of my rare moments of un-groupie-like clarity, I realized that if the world weren't so screwed up, musicians wouldn't have so much to write about. All kinds of misery - the blues, anti-war music from the 60's, teenage angst, heartbreak - if life were great, would music be the same powerful communication tool it is today? Would teenagers relate to bands like Pantera, The Sex Pistols, and Slipknot if there wasn't so much to be angry about? Strange how so much pain can create something so beautiful.