Depends on where, and when [to paraphrase Dion and the Belmonts] you grew up.
I grew up in Yonkers, New York, 50s and 60s. Doo Wop Rules! Favorite band: The Searchers. Favorite Groups: Dion and the Belmonts, The Drifters, the Everly Brothers. Favorite Artist: Buddy Holly. Female Group: The Shirelles. Female Singers: Ann Wilson [Heart], Darlene Love.
I love old time rock n roll. The Four Seasons I saw live in the 1980s, and Dion is also a favorite of mine. As for Heart, I totally agree, but their 70s era “Dog & Butterfly” era is my favorite.
(Sneeze) guido! (cough).
My dad grew up in Newark, NJ during the same period. Frankie Valli for him! He also liked alot of 60s/early 70s R&B, which redeemed his musical tastes in my eyes. Ma's a Beatles fan, and I followed her lead.
I’m from Yonkers also. Now living in the sticks of PA.