When my wife - a huge and long-time Bon Jovi fan I can commiserate. My wife is a huge and life-long fan of all kinds of music that I can't stand - ranging from

When my wife - a huge and long-time Bon Jovi fan I can commiserate. My wife is a huge and life-long fan of all kinds of music that I can't stand - ranging from mediocre to wildly annoying. If I had to listen to her music all the time, it would generate a lot of friction. I've never been able to tune out music I don't like. Call it a personal failing. Having unwanted music invading my brain feels like having my ears raped. The iPod saved me from this and helped us live in quiet bliss. If good fences make good neighbors than good iPods make good spouses. I'm happy to let the old industry model die.