Don't know how you define "kids today", but I doubt if that's true, especially if you're talking about the new crop of aspiring young musicians. If you're talking about some pimply-faced geek at a death metal concert or rave, then maybe you're right, but then if that's the case, who cares?

chas

BTW, I'd be curious to know if your friend, Uncle Dave (doesn't he work with "kids"), agrees with that.