Note from the editor: I think I've probably discussed this before in this blog. Even so, it's still an interesting topic. Thanks for humoring me.
When I was in CORE class this week, we were discussing different musical genres. Somehow, the topic got on to "Who is your favorite band?", and because I talk too much, I moved the topic over to your least favorite bands.
I do not like the Rolling Stones. I do not like the Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, or Bruce Springsteen.(Wait, hold up - I do like Paint It Black. And Landslide. That's it.)
I shared these dislikes with the other members of the class, and the teacher indicated that he loved The Pretenders. Of course, I heard that band about 5894372 times on Monday alone. Every time I turned on the radio. Every time I change the channel.
Any time that I admit that I don't like those bands, I'm greeted with a wild eyed skepticism. So, lay it on me – what popular bands do you not enjoy?
I am with you on your list...though SOME Elton John songs are okay. Eagles, Boston, and a lot of those bands from that time period are not my favorite.
Posted by: Shelly | February 07, 2013 at 02:25 PM
I cannot stand The Who and I don't particularly care for Bruce Springsteen. Yeah, I know. People are AGHAST when I tell them. It's Bruce!!! Yeah, whatever... I don't hate him but I just don't really care for his music. One band I hate and have to turn the station even after a millisecond of their music is Rush.
Posted by: Kelly H | February 07, 2013 at 02:40 PM
I can't stand The Doors. Was never a big fan of Led Zeppelin when I was younger, though I've developed something of a tolerance for them, if not an appreciation.
Absolutely adore Rush, though. A chaque son gout, eh?
Posted by: Becki | February 07, 2013 at 02:43 PM
Wait just a minute,I said I HATED the Pretenders. I'm not a big fan of the Dylan. The one thing that gets me is when people make a big deal out of someone appearing on a show, like Paul McCartney or Elton John, like they have been stranded on an island for 20 years. Drives me crazy McCartney is the worst at this.. I'm not a huge fan of the Beatles,, I know Blaapemy
Posted by: JonathanBlaapemyJonatn Harris | February 07, 2013 at 03:21 PM
I'm a Bieber-hater, a Brittany-basher and a Nicki Minjah-blaher. I do love me some Maroon 5 though!
Posted by: Beth | February 07, 2013 at 03:23 PM
I don't like the Rolling Stones, but that may be a generational thing. Nor do I like the Beatles (same reason?). I also don't like Bieber, Nicki Minaj(sp) or One Direction.
Posted by: Brandy | February 07, 2013 at 03:39 PM
I really don't like the Beatles. Never have.
Posted by: Jamie | February 07, 2013 at 04:29 PM
I'm trying to think of a band or artist that I'd actually get up, walk across the room to change the song and I can't come up with anyone...
Posted by: Nelson's Mama | February 07, 2013 at 04:55 PM
They're not bands but ... Celine Dion and Michael Bolton.
Posted by: LizP | February 07, 2013 at 04:57 PM
Not a Beatles fan. Just ick.... Though the bands you mentioned I like for the most part. But really, do not like the Beatles at all.
Posted by: addy | February 07, 2013 at 05:16 PM
I LOVE the Rolling Stones(had the tongue logo painted on my dorm room wall along with The Doors logo in college. Love the Doors, Zepplin, Lynyrd Skynrd, Traffic, Beatles, The Guess Who etc. I am a big fan of the 60's music genre. Currently I love Pretty Reckless, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Mumford and sons!
Posted by: Sandy | February 07, 2013 at 05:32 PM
....oh and I adore Elton John and the Pretenders. Saw both in concert twice!!
Posted by: Sandy | February 07, 2013 at 05:33 PM
Can't stand Bob Dylan or Tom Petty, too whiny.
Posted by: Jenn | February 07, 2013 at 05:56 PM
Taylor Swift. And it drives me INSANE that some women I know consider her a good role model for their daughters. With her dating track record? Oh, puhleeeze.
Posted by: Amy | February 07, 2013 at 07:54 PM
Nirvana is way overrated.
I also dislike Fleetwood Mack. I can't understand what Steve Nicks is singing!!! All I hear is "BZZZZZ BZZZZ BZZ BZZZZ Bbbbb ZZZZZZZ"
Posted by: Tara | February 07, 2013 at 09:11 PM
Does the Disney Channel and every "artist" that ever came out of it count??? Isn't that where they created Justin BEAVER and Selena GROSSMEZ?
Posted by: Sylvia | February 07, 2013 at 09:39 PM
The Beatles. Sacrilege over here in the UK but there you are. I also don't get Pink Floyd which my GF rhapsodises over. Sigh.
Posted by: Joless | February 08, 2013 at 05:58 AM
-->Janis Joplin. The Beatles. Elvis. Bob Dylan. The Rolling Stones. The Doors.
Posted by: WebSavvyMom | February 08, 2013 at 02:58 PM
Dislike Bruce Springsteen, tired of Taylor Swift, can't stand Niki Minaje, Celine Dion makes my ears bleed, Pink Floyd makes me lose my will to live.
Posted by: amie | February 09, 2013 at 12:17 AM
I love Jazz - R&B -- all else I tolerate (oh, and always *long-hair* - as my boss of long ago called classical music. ;-) (oh, and a bit of country...)
Posted by: elizabeth k | February 15, 2013 at 08:46 PM
Ace of Base. I have to change the channel. Dont care for most Rolling Stones, thrash metel bands or pop singers like Spears. Love Van Morrison, john Coltrane, Needtobreathe, matt Maher, anything 40's. Music is such a true love of mine.
Posted by: Ouida Gabriel | February 25, 2013 at 07:42 PM