Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R.

Judyazblues,

David Bowie...Overrated? That's just crazytalk! Listen to "Ziggy Stardust," "Hunky Dory," and "Aladdin Sane," and then resubmit your comment-if you can. David Bowie...Seriously??

While I can agree with your first two picks, Kiss and John Bon Jovi (despite his millions of fans, mostly women), including the Stones in a list of most "overrated" is just wrong. Yes, the Stones of the last twenty years or so are not the same as the Stones of the 60's and 70's but, even at their worst, they are better than the majority of what's out there today. Look, the Stones have been phoning it in for the last several years but you can expect a backlash by calling them overrated. Just put Elvis in there next time and see what happens.

Robert Zimmerman (aka Bob Dylan), now I know this thread is getting ridiculous! Thank you Dayglow, for mentioning the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They would certainly be in my top ten of overrated groups (R&R Hall of Fame, notwithstanding).

jesusa0,

You must have misread the title of this thread. They’re asking for “overrated bands,” not legendary performers that are the epitome of what rock and roll is all about. The three you mentioned are in my top ten of favorite groups. One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor.