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The 10 Most Overrated Musical Artists of All Time
PJ Media ^ | 13 Feb 2019 | Chris Queen

Posted on 02/14/2019 2:04:22 PM PST by Rummyfan

Not long ago, I wrote about the most overrated hits songs of all time. I love compiling lists like those because they allow me to get in touch with my snarky side as well as rant a little. In that post four months ago, I mused about doing a list of overrated artists. Well, the time has come.

Here are the ten most overrated musical artists of all time. Don’t get me wrong: I like some of the music by some of these artists, and though there are only a few bands and solo performers I completely despise, you’ll find that I don’t hold back on how little I care for many of the folks on this list.

Believe me, I’m aware that I’m going to ruffle some feathers with this list. I’m fine with that, because taste in music is always subjective. But as you read the list, keep an open mind and see if you agree with me. And even if you don’t, just have fun reading it

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To: jmacusa

>> In their day the Dead sold out every single venue they ever played. <<

Well yeah, the topic is who’s over-rated..


241 posted on 02/14/2019 4:55:46 PM PST by dangus ("The floor of Hell is paved with the skulls of bishops" -- St. Athanasius)
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To: Rummyfan

Is Strawberry Alarm Clock on the List?
Incense and Peppermints, a big fav of mine way back when.

How about my Teenage Garage Band, The Copperheads? We did a mean rendition of House of the Rising Sun.


242 posted on 02/14/2019 4:58:04 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: Clutch Martin

See # 229.


243 posted on 02/14/2019 4:59:47 PM PST by Disambiguator (Keepin' it analog.)
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To: Rummyfan

Any act that has a big internet following but has no actual hits. Yes, I mean all those groups that no one but fringe junkies ever heard of, e.g. the Smiths, the Ramones.

Overrated is actually an understatement for them. Actually, they are full blown bad.


244 posted on 02/14/2019 5:03:54 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: DoodleBob

Slim Harpo- The Original Kingbee a seminal blues singer who influenced many on the list like the Stones.


245 posted on 02/14/2019 5:04:32 PM PST by CharlesMartelsGhost
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To: coaster123
Eric Clapner, too. He is, IMO, the most overrated guitarist of all time.

Possibly.

I've played guitar since I was 9....I'm now 67, still play.

Mark Knopfler is on the top of the list now.

FMCDH(BITS)

246 posted on 02/14/2019 5:06:00 PM PST by nothingnew
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To: Rummyfan

CCR is one of my favorite bands, along with The Allman Brothers Band and The Band. Chris Queen is a blithering idiot.


247 posted on 02/14/2019 5:07:30 PM PST by fabjr60 ("I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own.")
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To: Rummyfan
Commercial Photography
248 posted on 02/14/2019 5:07:47 PM PST by CaliforniaCraftBeer
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To: dfwgator

Incorrect, Thriller was Michael Jackson’s album produced by Quincy Jones. In just one year it became the world’s best selling album. Selling an estimated 66 million copies. That’s where the deception comes in the album was virtually un Sellable years later we threw away everything that said Thriller on it as did many other record stores all over the country.
If your interested in learning more about the reported facts concerning Michael Jackson’s Thriller look on Wikipedia.


249 posted on 02/14/2019 5:08:57 PM PST by cquiggy
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To: Rummyfan

I agree with some, some not.

But, the Beatles should be on the list.

And this is NOT an all-time list. Once again the earliest he goes is ‘60s, and everything is really pop (ie rock) music. Definitely doesn’t look ecletic. And when he puts 2 or 3 VERY recent acts, that begs he is not truly looking at all time. They are too young to really judge.


250 posted on 02/14/2019 5:10:24 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Karliner

Springsteen lyric


251 posted on 02/14/2019 5:12:25 PM PST by stanne
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To: dfwgator

The Young Rascals might argue that.


252 posted on 02/14/2019 5:13:31 PM PST by daler
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To: Rummyfan; All

My personal over-rated: Jennifer Lopez. Can’t name a single one of her songs. Wouldn’t know one if I heard one. Yet there she is on The Grammy’s (I did not watch). And she is supposedly a recording artist.


253 posted on 02/14/2019 5:16:12 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: shelterguy

+1 followed by 500 million zeros, commas optional.


254 posted on 02/14/2019 5:16:51 PM PST by Hardastarboard (Break it off in 'em, Brett. They've earned it, and you've earned it.)
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To: nothingnew

Mark Knopfler is underrated


255 posted on 02/14/2019 5:18:53 PM PST by stanne
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To: al baby
They are awesome they opened for Oingo Boingo at the Greek once

Oingo Boingo... Dead Man's Party is one of my all-time faves. Danny Elfman is pretty talented, has done lot of movie scores too.

256 posted on 02/14/2019 5:20:54 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: dfwgator

I really did not know that! Thanks for the info. “THIRTY Days in the Hole”. GREAT SONG!!


257 posted on 02/14/2019 5:21:06 PM PST by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON)
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To: Rummyfan

I liked “Tattoo You”, too. The “director’s cut” of Exile had some good stuff on it.


258 posted on 02/14/2019 5:23:22 PM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: shelterguy

Glad someone else posted that.

I do not think they stink, but definitely overrated, which means they can still be good but given too much credit.

I like the early light music, the hippie stuff not so much. Not just that it is hippie subject, but honestly the music and singing is often just goofy and dare I say, gaysounding. I don’t mean merry. I mean sounds stupid. Really? This goofy music is hip and cool?


259 posted on 02/14/2019 5:24:12 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Rummyfan

Kanye West

I know, covered by *any rapper* comments

If he wasn’t involved w/ the Kardashians, no one would know who he is/was.


260 posted on 02/14/2019 5:24:39 PM PST by Daffynition (Rudy: What are you up to today? :))
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