There are basically 3 genres I like
*** 80's pop music
*** rock music
*** eurodance (hey, what can I say, it's a totally different culture here in Europe.)
Around 1994, Belgian youth was totally in the mood of bands like Offspring (lalalalalala-lalalalalala) and other punk/grunge/alternative bands, mainly from the USA.
From let's say 1996 until present, it's all eurodance/techno/house they are interrested in.
Bands like Marilyn Manson were never much appreciated by the "big" audience. But he has a concert in the big "Vorst Nationaal" soon, and it's sold out, so...
Since this looks more about rock music, here are my three favorite rockbands (in that order):
1. The Levellers (English, folkrock style)
2. Simple Minds (Scottish, great rock)
3. R.E.M. (USA, you all know this one)
P.S.: I'm curious, are Simple Minds and The Levellers known in the USA? If so, are they popular?