The Gap Between Generations: When Music Becomes the Lifeline (Reflection) When I think about artists from earlier generations, I can't help but notice a significant difference in how trauma was discussed publicly. There were exceptions, of course. Michael Jackson's complicated relationship with his father became one of the most visible examples of childhood trauma being discussed on a global stage. But for many artists of Steve Perry's generation and those before them, conversations about mental health, abuse, anxiety, grief, and childhood struggles often remained hidden behind closed doors....
















