I think the music we're exposed to at a young age can have such an impact on us. I wonder if we internalize it more when we're younger. I grew up around oldies, but I don't think it influenced me as much as other people are influenced by early exposure. I have an odd relationship with music in that it's not very often that I find an artist or group that I'm swayed by incredibly... and everything else is nice, but just not that *it* that is riveting and satisfying. Do you know what I mean? It's like eating a bland meal versus something chock full of flavour. So growing up, there wasn't a band or type of music that resonated with me, but it was beneficial to be around it nonetheless. Nowadays I feel like I'm still looking. I'll listen to music and occasionally something will strike me in some way; some days I almost think I've found something and others it's never as lasting or satiating as it seems to be for others. So, *shrugs*, I don't know.
What kind of music does your band play? Oh, and I believe Lady Gaga's music is pop. =)