Anything where the musicians have talent. Thats usually blues & jazz and excludes a whole bunch of rock bands that I like any way for some reason. I am still a metal head at heart but my all time favorite is Frank Zappa. Most of his stuff from about 1970 on is great. The different CD's of live stuff from the '88 tour is the best.
I'm sure you Steve Vai fans know that Frank gave him his start. He was a member of his band from about '79-'81. He still shows for reunion and tribute shows.
