Top 10 Popular Bands I Hate

Here are 10 really popular artists that I hate, or at least hate things about them. Some I own all their CD's and some I don't own any. But all these artists in some way make me cringe.
See also Canadian Studmuffin and The Prog Corner for their Bands They Hate videos.

[@ThomasDaubert-p9s]

I disagree with your choices of Rush and Queen, but everything else I can agree with. My most loathed band: Green Day!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I certainly respect and appreciate your love of Rush and Queen - you're not alone. I've never gotten into Green Day.

[@peepantyz]

How do I get an Alan Rosenberg show tshirt?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - wow what a compliment. My sister made me one as a gift. One day if my channel ever gets big enough maybe I'll do merch....in my dreams right? Thanks so much - gonna let my sister know. I actually have some great ideas for a logo for my channel - would be great if I could do it one day. I'll work on it.

[@TheProgCorner]

Thanks for the shout out, Alan!!!! Just found your channel!!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@TheProgCorner thanks so much. Hope you enjoy it. I’m enjoying yours. Best Alan.

[@edljnehan2811]

You're a geek😅

[@michael1415]

Very entertaining video Alan. Although I never like to use the word hate, I know what you mean. Some people will like artists we don't like and vice-versa. You know, some of the criticisms you make against some of these bands, some people would respond that the Stones are no better, hanging on longer than they should, replacing Charlie rather than calling it quits. Then there's the "They haven't made a good album since Tattoo You over 40 years ago" or some would substitue Tattoo You with Exile, or Sticky Fingers. Regardless, as Stones fans, we've heard it all, and personally I don't care what people say, I love the Stones so deeply, and I can be crticial of them, but they continue to touch me in ways that I sometimes don't even expect. I'm always discovering something new with the Stones. So, I agree with most of your list as is, especially Dave Matthews, never liked him even though I had a buddy in the mid-2000's that raved about him. I'm a little hesitant about your choice of Queen, but I'll say they aren't a go-to band for me even though some people rank them higher than the Stones in the pantheon of rock, at least Freddie Mercury as the best front man ever. To each his own, but nobody beats Mick Jagger as a front man. Another band I am critical of is Pink Floyd, many great songs and some great albums, but their early post-Syd Barrett albums are filled with lots of noisy, rambling, non-coherent musicianship. I hate it when songs get lost in noise for the sake of showing off technical abilities, just doesn't do it for me. The Grateful Dead are another band I don't care for. Besides a few good songs, this is a dull band for me, not interesting at all. On a Stones note, I always thought their bailing out at Altamont (their own home turf) was never emphasized enough about how it contributed to the chaos of that day, but that's a debate for another day. Another band I really do not like is Kiss, too much gloss and theatrics and very few songs I like, and the make-up shtick (that's gone on and on for years) just doesn't do it for me. Compare them to Alice Cooper, the first band (front man) to have outragesous make-up and over-the-top theatrics, Kiss just doesn't measure up to Alice Cooper at all, not even close. Alice was original, with numersous great songs and albums, and unlike Kiss, seeing Alice live with his make-up is an essential part of the act. He still wears it well. It just doesn't seem to get old. Then there's Neil Young, never like his voice. I acknowledge his accomplishments but it's kind of like Geddy Lee of Rush, just a voice I don't care for. Also, Neil Young's guitar sound wears thin for me, with solos that often repeat from one song to another, sometimes rambling on. I like his original work of the early 70's, but not much since then, but his voice, even back then, was always an issue for me. Thaks for a fun video, Alan. In the end, to each his own, whatever turns you on.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for your awesome passionate comments. As you so well said, music is to each his own. I like some of Kiss's early albums, but like you said, I never take them seriously and certainly not in the same league as the classic Alice Cooper years. I love your comments on Floyd - its a really interesting topic that few cover and I'm in full agreement with you. Those early albums, not including Piper, really don't have much in the way of songs - Water's actually admitted it. They only became "songwriters" much later on blooming of course on Dark Side but their run from Dark Side onward is pretty exceptional, except I don't care for Final Cut album. Neil Young to me is like Prince - way too many albums released, it never stops, I can't keep up and stopped years ago. No filter with him - just pushing the material out, while he's alive which is very cool, but too much for me. I actually like the Dead alot - but I'm in the minority that I like the Studio albums. The live jamming goes on and on - and really oftentimes nowhere. Thanks so much again.

[@pkmcburroughs]

Damn. Dave Matthews has really been getting slapped around in these videos. But I'm honestly fine with that.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Has he? Interesting - nice to know I'm not alone - he just made the Hall of Fame too. Funny. Thanks.

[@deand7348]

Dude you crack me up ,but I must admit - I am with you so far on your first 4 :0

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much.

[@brianseneca3546]

I cant get past your views on Queen. If you are a prog fan I cant believe you dont enjoy AT LEAST the debut and Queen II? I agree they lost me by the early 80's, but IMO the deep tracks are more impressive than the big hits. Death on Two Legs! Stone Cold Crazy! Fight From the Inside! Its Late etc etc

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I did multiple videos on Queen. I did an experiment. I bought all their original Queen albums (except I'm missing Queen II). I listened to every album between 5 to 8 times and then did an in depth review. You may want to see those. I did it with an open mind. I don't actually hate them. Their unique, great musicians and studio alchemists. But beyond their greatest hits, which somehow have made them the biggest, most valuable band in the world (absurd compared to The Beatles, Stones, Who and Zeppelin), they' catalog is good at best.

[@canadianstudmuffin]

Thanks for the mention. Hating some bands is fun! 😊

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Hey - you discovered my little channel. I've been a fan of yours for a long time. Thanks so much!!!

[@ceilingfansclocksminecraft1226]

I like most of the artists on this list, especially Queen, Journey, Bon Jovi, and Billy Joel since they are some of my favorites. I listened to the Rush album Moving Pictures before and like it. Coldplay I also like, I've listened to their first three albums all the way through and like them. Toto did great opening for Journey when I saw them, I also listened to all their albums at least once. Foo Fighters, I like and have listened to their first three albums all the way through, but in my opinion, you can't have them without Nirvana. The artist I least care for on this list is Motley Crue, Vince Neil accidentally killed someone when driving drunk, and I don't know for sure if he did learn from that or not. But I know some songs from the band and like them fine. Not sure if I want to listen to a whole lot of albums besides Dr. Feelgood if I check them out. I don't know any songs from Dave Matthews Band, but I am planning to possibly give them a try someday.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Music is all personal and what counts is how it effects us personally. There is no right or wrong with music - that's partly what makes it so great. So I'm happy that you really like or love these artists. For me...not so much.

[@ceilingfansclocksminecraft1226]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I know, I heard you say it in the video. Soon, I’m going to check out the video for the top 10 artists you love. I don’t really have a top 10 hated artists list, but I have a top 10 loved artists list which includes my top 10 favorite music artists.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ceilingfansclocksminecraft1226 I have a ton of "favorite" videos. Favorite albums of all time, double albums, two on favorite live albums, favorite artists, favorite songs, favorite guitar solos. Plenty to dig into and I hope you enjoy them.

[@ceilingfansclocksminecraft1226]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Cool! I’ll check them out at some point!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ceilingfansclocksminecraft1226 Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy them.

[@southsheff]

I agree with all 10. despite liking all sorts of obscurer bands and artists there are many well known acts that I just don't get rather than hate, so like you I occasionally get a compilation if I think they are worthy for the sake of the collection. You could probably list your top 20 artists (hint hint) and I would have some dislike for some of them...

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Oh yea - absolutely - all personal taste. And really these lists are just for the fun of it. There are people who think Dave Matthews is the greatest thing - he just got in to the RRHOF. It's all music in the end.

[@TromatonicGeneral]

Hi Alan! I really enjoy your show! The topics are very varied, but up to now all within my own interests. Man, our generation had some good taste in music! This list in particular, apart from maybe one or two names, EXACTLY in line with houw I feel about those artists (particularly the voices you mention......). It was so close to how I usually express my dislike about many of these artists when in conversation, that at times I laughed out loud.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate your support. So glad I’m not alone in those feelings. You never know. Thanks so much again. Big smile to my face.

[@TheDavidtk240]

Bands that should have disbanded in 1980, Aerosmith, Queen, Heart, Pink Floyd and to a lesser extent Genesis.( kudos to them for the prog to pop transformation).

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

An interesting topic for sure. And I can agree to an extent. Not a fan of The Final Cut. I love the original Heart band, and although they had some great success post, none of it appeals to me like the original band thru Dog And Butterfly or even Bebe Le Strange up to a point. Genesis - well pre-1980 is at the top of my all time favorite band - part of my musical DNA really but post Duke - doesn't do much for me, yet like you said kudos for all their massive success from their change of sound.

[@300gjw]

Not all bands/artists is everyone’s cup of tea. To each their own.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Absolutely true - that's the beauty of music. It speaks to us individually and no right or wrong. It's all personal.

[@ronalaurence4105]

Alan, just when I think your videos can’t get more fun to watch, you give us this one! As a fellow Long Islander, I could barely control my laughter as you described how you felt like driving off the road and killing yourself after hearing the same Billy Joel song played on the radio for the umpteenth time. I so get that! There’s just no escaping the piano man on his home turf. Out of the ten popular musicians/performers that you hate, four of them make my own list. For me, Queen is the king of bands that I can’t stand. To my ears, the majority of Queen songs that I’ve heard couldn’t be more bombastic, or more dependent on studio gimmickry. In concert, Freddie Mercury’s stage presence is just too campy for my personal taste. When it comes to frontmen commanding an audience, I greatly prefer watching: Mick Jagger swagger, sprint and dance like his back has no bone; Bruce Springsteen rev up the audience into the kind of frenzy that makes rafters shake; Bono display his natural, practically fire-breathing intensity; and Roger Daltrey stomp around ferociously as his hands make his microphone dance in the air. The rest on my list are: #2. Rage Against the Machine (noise above all else); #3. Marilyn Manson (more noise above all else); #4. Muse (blah on top of blah); #5. Nine Inch Nails (so cold); #6. Motley Crue (ask Alan Rosenberg); #7. The Smiths (Johnny Marr can’t make up for the huge annoyance that is Morrissey); #8. Frank Zappa (makes me miss melodies that move me and songs that I can “pretend to” harmonize with); #9. Bon Jovi (ask Alan Rosenberg, again); #10. Billy Joel (yes, his songs are incredibly overplayed. But, even if they weren’t I still would be bothered by the majority of them.)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks as always - wow we are so in agreement. I bought two "classic" Rage albums and your description is so spot on for me as well - noisy and not appealing to me at all - I dumped those albums - though I gotta say Morello is off the chart as a guitarist - his brief stint with the E Street band took them to a level that was unimaginable. Marilyn Manson - totally agree. Nothing against the look but he should've checked out the original Alice Cooper - you need the songs. I never enjoyed The Smiths also. And Frank Zappa - well I have a bunch of his albums. Maybe one day I'll do a video on him. I think he purposely tries to be so complicated, and sophomoric and so "Zappa" so he stands out from the crowd and creates this incredible reputation. Yea he can read and notate music and purposely create on paper incredibly complicated music that only the best musicians can possibly play. But creation for creation is just...creation. In my opinion, it's actually harder to create a memorable melody that sticks in the head and is a truly memorable song. And over...what 300 albums...lol. Zappa hasn't done that too much. Maybe he's covering a shortcoming???? With that said, on occasion, some of his stuff can be "fun".

[@ronalaurence4105]

I think you’ve got Zappa pegged. “Complicated” and “sophomoric” to “create a reputation” that “makes him stand out from the crowd” is the perfect summation of what he is. “Creation for creation is just… creation!!” That’s one hell of a profound truth. I really, really love that quote.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ronalaurence4105 thanks so much. I really do believe that with his music. Notating 1000,000 notes on music, notation paper, and occasionally putting on shocking And sophomoric lyrics does not make one great songwriter. It truly is much harder to come up with a three minute pop song with a great hook that has genuine feeling and emotion. Some thing that I don’t think Zappa is ever been able to achieve.

[@ronalaurence3075]

You nailed it when assessing Zappa. Your points are well thought out and impactfully written. He was a devoted student of what I call the “academics of music.” He was driven to create music so complex that much of it could be performed by only the most skilled musicians. His general state of smugness led him to try and shock listeners by juxtaposing his sophisticated compositions with songs from which he derived titles such as “Titties and Beer,” “Stick It Out,” “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow,” etc. I love a good laugh, and I am not easily offended. Some songs strive for nothing more than to just be fun. And I think the world needs those, unless they’re just too ridiculous to have real value. That, of course, is subjective. What is a fact, though, is that Frank Zapoa’s legacy of music does not include a three-minute song that makes you stop what you’re doing, gasp for breath and say to yourself, “This song will stay in my heart and mind forever.” Because, as you wrote, Alan, those kinds of songs are the hardest to create. John Lennon and Paul McCartney did not need to know how to read music or notate to write “The Long and Winding Road” and so many others that have stood the test of time and have genuinely made fans weep by the emotions that they release.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ronalaurence3075 As always you are poetry in motion. You totally captured my feeling regarding Zappa overall. For me, being able to notate and write down on manuscript as many notes as you want in weird places and time signatures so only the best players could even attempt to play it doesn't make you a great songwriter - creation for creation's sake doesn't create memorable songs that create emotional response. It could create an audience reaction of "wow those musicians are incredible - they sure can play tricky stuff". But in some ways that can be musical masturbation. Fun at the time maybe, but not memorable....Thanks as always.

[@noahbody417]

I don't hate the artists mentioned, I just don't think they are as great as the rest of the world thinks. I don't have any of the artists' CDs because I don't think their music is great, merely pedestrian. Radio stations play the same set of songs as if the artist only wrote 2-5 songs and nothing else. Once in a great while you may hear a deep cut song, but it's rare. I usually listen to college radio since they play new artists. At least you get more variety of songs. That doesn't mean all the new songs are great, but at least you hear so many different songs, you don't have to worry about hearing the same songs over and over again.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Very true Noah. Luckily my cars are so old I normally play CD's.

[@anthonyaswe4174]

Alan, you've got me laughing out loud on this one! Hilarious! I am imagining the news clip--"Car smashes into bridge embankment...opening riff of 'Big Shot" heard streaming from the wreckage"....I often wonder what would make my list, but it probably changes way too frequently. And if I'm not mistaken, hasn't that goofy Queen song "Don't Stop me Now" supplanted "Don't Stop Believing" as most downloaded song ever??? Interesting that a lot of fans and critics now put Queen on the same plateau as Beatles/Stones/LZ,--and I liked them when I was young. In fact, the very first long player I ever bought with my own money was "A Night at the Opera"...I was about 12 and hooked on Bohemian Rhapsody...and I remember plunking down $5.99 at the local K Mart to buy it--and yes, this was before "Made in the Shade" (which, quite frankly, probably rescued me). However, my tastes changed....and now, thanks in large part to Millennials, they are as revered as anyone--I'm sure that goofy movie had a lot to do with that too. And Motley Crew (sic)...has there ever been a bigger group of Poseurs to reach the Big Time than those dudes? I mean, I cannot take anything away from any artist that scored that many hit songs and albums, and loaded arenas to boot--it doesn't just happen, and it's not that easy to do. But they seemed to really get fat (and on the verge of respectable) with those late 80s power ballads/cock rock crap...and they did it just in the nick of time, as months later, that schlock quickly fell out of favor. I mean, that tawdry little book was even expanded into a Netflix bio? And people inhaled that like Snicker bars. And, if I may be so bold, shouldn't any such list feature auto entry for Ed Sheeran? I mean, that dude has, IMHO, ruined every wedding I've been at for that last 10+ years--that mewling, wispy falsetto, those sneakers, the nylon string guitar...those P-whipped sentiments....???? Oh well....great video as always!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

So glad I cracked you up - because damn I'm hysterical right now. What a visual, my cracked up car - me unconscious bleeding from the head with Big Shot playing (oh perfect choice - I hate that one!) but a smile on my face because I couldn't take it anymore. Don't Stop Me Now has supplanted Don't Stop Believing - That's from bad to worse - I cannot stand that song - talk about annoying. Maybe it's something with "Don't Stop". Maybe the Fleetwood Mac track is high too. I can bear that one. Now that Crue quote of yours "inhaled like Snicker Bars" that's good. I think marketing helped Crue so much and the big flashy insane show - perfectly covers up the musical inadequacy. Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson helped too I'm sure. I don't have any Ed Sheeran but you're quote on him is incredible - that's got to be use in an advertisement - like reverse advertising or something. I'd buy an album with that tagline just to experience it...lol Thanks so much.

[@anthonyaswe4174]

Oh man, as soon as I hit send, I had a flood of better ones for Ed Sheeran that hit me: Has ruined more weddings than “Proud Mary” and “From This Moment”-COMBINED (seriously, how many times do we have to endure the happy couples first dance to Perfect or Thinking Out Loud); Ed Sheeran: Milque Toast, redefined; Ed Sheeran-making Adam Levine look Bad Ass. (Hey, at least he did Moves Like Jagger and gyrated around with Christina Aguilera). But getting back to a more serious point with Queen-I think at their best they were a great singles band-but their albums really were not very good, granted that’s just my opinion, but I quickly came to feel that way after hearing Opera-and subsequent releases. And now, look-they are bigger than ever, and generate more streams and downloads than Stones, LZ, U2, even Beatles-combined! How did it happen???? One more thing to blame on Millennials?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@anthonyaswe4174 I totally agree - it happened because of exactly what you said - probably 90% of people who say Queen are the greatest band of all time have never owned or listen to a complete Queen album. We live in a Spotify world. They know the 8 or so massive songs that they hear and love to death, so they're the "greatest" band ever. They own and listen to the greatest hits album where they know and love every song. But if you listen to their discography - does the Queen albums compare to the Beatles, Stones, Zep, Who - of course not - it's a joke - but not in todays music world - it's not an albums world to the majority.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Can’t agree on Billy Joel-I think he’s the Great American Singwriter, the American Paul McCartney (but sure, not quite as good). Most of the rest I agree with, except I do like Journey, especially “Lights” and “Someday Love Will Find You,” and I at least used to like Dave Matthews.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

These lists are fun. As you saw I own and know every Joel album - the reason why I hate him is here on LI he's so damn overplayed, at least like 10 songs that I HATE those songs. So I can't really listen to him anymore - But in no way does that take away from his massive talent and legacy. He's probably the most famous LI'er ever too. Thanks so much.

[@davej.meister5421]

As a lifelong Rush fan, I can somewhat empathize with the haters. However, the Professor Neil Peart was a very talented and influential drummer who may have influenced many of your favorite drummers along the way - tens of thousands of them to be exact - from many different genres. He was a very complex drummer and likewise a great lyricist. And it somewhat sickens me to hear when the Rush haters actually threw a party with utter gladness when Peart lost his battle with brain cancer. I've met some here at YT, and I regret ever interacting with them. How bad do you have to hate a band so much to the point where you jump up with glee and throw a little celebration of arrogance when the glue guy of the band (who was pretty much the backbone of Rush) succumbs to cancer? If only you knew the hell the guy went through before he was diagnosed with cancer. He lost his first wife (to cancer) and oldest daughter (at age 19 in a car accident.) I know that doesn't mean one single thing to the haters and I'll never change the minds of most of them, but I just thought I'd point that out anyhow. Not only that, Rush had the same three members for 4 decades. Try finding one rock or metal band that had that type of longevity. You won't find one, except for maybe ZZ Top or U2. Peart wasn't an original member, but he was a much better drummer than his predecessor. And their instrumentals were epic, especially the 9 minute "La Villa Strangiato" from 1978's Hemispheres. They had talent, believe it or not, and their legacy is cemented in the Rock Hall.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

As a drummer, Pearts drum skills are beyond dispute - he was an incredible drummer. Also had the biggest kit I ever saw. The fact that anyone would celebrate his death from cancer or any other illness, plus the immeasurable tragedy he had in his life is beyond disgusting. Almost hard to believe, but if it's true, they're barely human.

[@andee7255]

Sorry, I know I took some space a couple comments back, but simply would like to give recognition to a piano player that has gotten little attention and is an awesome boogie woogie artist (and very much a Billy Joel alternative to say the least!!). KEN SAYDAK is his name and man can he roll those fingers!! He has a limited discography (about 5 albums, possibly only 2 still in print). The songs "Clo Clo Boogie" and "Mother Earth" are definate go to's. His latest appearance is with the Rockwell Avenue Blues Band on their album "Back to Chicago". I believe Delmark is the recording label. Thanks Alan. 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Interesting - thanks for the recommendation - I've never heard of him. I wrote it down and will look out for him. Thanks.

[@andee7255]

​@@TheAlanRosenbergShowYeah, Ken turns 73 this year and has been in the music "biz" for over 50 years. He's worked with various blues artists including Johnny Winter. "Mother Earth" is from the album "Foolish Man", "Clo Clo Boogie' and "Illinois" are from" Love Without Trust". I seem to be getting into more music in the blues genre lately. Shemekia Copeland is awesome well as. Her album "Turn the Heat Up" is HOT; pun intended! Have a great day Alan! - - You must be getting excited as the Stones concert is right around the corner. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time. It was nice to hear they performed "Out of Time" in Las Vegas; would like to see them to continue going deep into their catalog and play "Dear Doctor" and "Salt of the Earth" as well. Till next time...✨💫✨

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@andee7255 thanks so much as always. Trying not to think about it so I won’t be disappointed lol. Hoping they bring back Out Of Time. But I know they won’t be playing Dear Doctor or Salt of the Earth. I sure would love that though.

[@waynethera2712]

Springsteen, The Police, Clash, G n R. Poison, Bon Jovi, later Aerosmith, later AcDC, later Phil Collins, later Bryan Adam’s

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Some great choices there. I love The Clash, but hey all personal taste. Springsteen shows up on these lists - he can be hit or miss, even for a fan like me. The Police a bit surprising. GnR I can see. Later Aerosmith, especially for an early Aerosmith fan - great choice. Later day Phil Collins - love that, because you're also saying his early stuff was really good, and it was - very cool of you. Poison definitely, but I would never even buy an album of theirs so I didn't include it like many other hair bands. later Bryan Adams is like the Collins comment - very cool of you because that early Bryan Adams was the real deal. Later AC/DC - totally agree. Great list - thanks so much - love it.

[@ClassicRockFilms]

You cant start listening to a band like Queen for the first time in your middle/old age - music is something you connect with in your youth - a moment in time - it is when your mind and emotions are like a sponge - and you connect with that sound - reasons why bands like Rush have a following I would think - what I find more interesting is music I loved in my 20's and 30s and cannot listen to now in my 60s (maybe do a video on this topic) - for EG INXS - Crowded House - etc - love your channel keep rocking !!!!!! I agree with your list 100% - except for Queen - 2 albums - Night at the Opera and Sheer Heart Attack - don't bother with Queen 2

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Totally agree with you - except I was 13 and 14 when those albums first came out, my friends loved them and I heard them then. And the big hits got played then too. Queen just never did it for me, not even when they first came out. I tried to give them a shot in this series, decades later....didn't work...lol

[@mikedavis7925]

I have to agree with list…Billy Joel was great back in the day..I thought he was retired 😮. Bon Jovi is a great guy but the band sucked for decades. Freddy is a great singer but Queen is mediocre. David Grohl is a great drummer but Foo Fighters are average at best. I would add the Eagles to the list. Completely overrated.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - I'm so with you - for a retired guy for 30 years - somehow by regularly playing live the same songs for 30 years - Billy Joel is bigger than ever...crazy.

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

I think the problem is you don’t hate Billy Joel per se but there are only so many times you can hear a song.

[@mikedavis7925]

@@markpalavosvrahotes5575 yup too many songs get played out

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@markpalavosvrahotes5575 Exactly - I don't really hate him - I just can't stand hearing so many of his songs anymore - not because they weren't great to me at one time, but so overplayed here on Long Island - can't stand hearing those songs, but you're right, I don't really hate Billy Joel in general.

[@williamgullett5911]

​@@TheAlanRosenbergShowBruce should be on your list

[@heygringo7]

CCR, Bon Jovi, Queen, Dave Matthews Band, Nickelback, Green Day, Blink 41, Sum 182, Collective Soul, Eminem ALL SUCK!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

CCR - that's an interesting one - many you mentioned I've never bought an album by, so wouldn't qualify for me...but there's a reason why I never bought their album..lol

[@blawson2112]

Don’t hate these. Just don’t particularly like them Pink Floyd, Yes, Chicago, ELP, Bon Jovi, Survivor, Lincoln Park, Incubus, Limp Biscuit, …. And Grateful Dead & Dave Matthew’s They all have songs I can endure, ( Except DM Band ) …..

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I don't even know the music of Limp Biscuit, Incubus, Lincoln Park. Never looked into them. I can't get passed that Survivor Rocky song - ugh. ELP's not an easy listen but I do love those Greg Lake ballads - C'est La Vie, Take A Pebble, From The Beginning, Lucky Man etc.

[@richardmikesell632]

I can relate to your “hate”. Sometimes the repetition of hearing the same songs makes you want to never hear them again. I still like early Rush and Motley Crue. Agree totally on the others. Great fun.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Yea - the unending repetition of these same songs on the radio over and over does it for me....and some others...but seemingly not to the general public....I don't get it.

[@noymichel]

meh. you love things, then you get sick of them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That definitely can happen.

[@scottrap]

Alan, I can’t even name a single Coldplay song? In fact, the first time I ever heard of them was a TV commercial for one of their CD’s. I remember thinking the band name sounded so dull, lifeless, and unimaginative. Yes, I also agree with you about Dave Grohl “the friend to all Rock-stars”

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

thanks so much.

[@williamgullett5911]

My reaction to hearing Dave Matthews is the same as when Jazz was played in the bar in Ricky Bobby and their reaction to Jazz. I was offered a free ticket to Dave Matthews 25 years and went to the concert. Im not joking when I say that at one point I was so aggravated by the herky jerky music that I honestly felt like it was a form of evil mind control

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@williamgullett5911 lol. Great comments. Ya know that’s the perfect description. Herky Jerky. It really is.

[@williamgullett5911]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow it's the music Elaine in Seinfeld would dance to

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@williamgullett5911 lol. Oh yea. That’s perfect. Classic. Lol

[@StephenLawler-ux2vj]

My ten 1 U2 2 GREATFUL DEAD 3 DAVE MATHEWS BAND 4 NIRVANA 5 PINK FLOYD 6 MICHEAL JACKSON 7 TAYLOR SWIFT 8 MARYLIN MANSON 9 BON JOVI 10 BRUCE SPRINGSTEIN

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for your list Stephen. Interesting for sure. Of course, I'm a big fan of U2 and Bruce Springsteen (though I don't love all of their stuff). But music is so personal. Thanks so much again. I'm with you on some of them for sure.

[@steamloco1705]

Your list is way better.

[@Kah0ona]

Nirvana?!?!

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

good list except for Pink Floyd

[@aleksandarfrick2656]

You missed your therapy today !

[@jasonpp1973]

I would make Guns and Roses a runner up too, I have Appetite on cd, and has a few good songs on it, but I don't see myself listening to it ever again. Same goes for those 80s hair metal bands, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Skid Row, Cinderella, Poison, etc. I do have a soft spot for Def Leppard, I have some studio albums and a few comps by them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 you’re not alone in your feelings. I don’t even have any of the other 80s hair metal though I do have have Def Leppard but I don’t include them into the others. I think Guns is way overrated but I like some of their stuff a lot so I personally don’t “hate” them. But yea I get it. Thanks.

[@jasonpp1973]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I do like GNR'S covers of Sympathy and Live and Let Die, but even then, they are no where is good as the originals, woo woo. As for Bond themes, I enjoy the theme songs, more than the movies themselves, I have a few Bond themes comps on cd, surprised that they never had The Stones do a Bond theme.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 Interesting, never thought of the Stones doing a Bond Theme. Don't see that happening now. lol. I have a Bond compilation and I agree I enjoy it more than most of the movies. Best, Alan

[@jasonpp1973]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Goldfinger is my favourite 007 film.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 good one have the laserdisc

[@peteallen935]

thankfully we never got Rush on the radio here in Australia, same with Dave Matthews

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Lol - that's it - I'm moving to Australia...lol. Well hopefully they don't constantly play those same Billy Joel songs too.

[@peteallen935]

oh yeah! we get Billy all right

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@peteallen935 alright. I might not move there after all. Lol.

[@dw89music73]

The radio sucks anyway, because it's only interested in money and doesn't give two flying fucks about artistry, quality or integrity, since it's a media form for people who don't really like music.

[@colemitchell228]

I agree with most of your list. For me Billy Joel post 1980 just wasn't the same. When I hear River of Dreams I lunge to change the channel. 😂. And his good, 70s stuff has just been worn out. Same with Queen. It's the same 10 arena rock songs that have been played to death. For me personally Springsteen is vastly overrated. I just don't get it. And I agree with you on Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters, and Coldplay. I must be missing something there because I don't get it with them either.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. So Springsteen is interesting for me. Because the stuff I love by him is truly amongst my favorite music by anymore. Classic, Epic and huge for me. But then there are Springsteen albums that I didn't connect with and don't care for much at all. Really kind of a unique thing with me and Springsteen. But when he's on, wow - amazing stuff sometimes.

[@louissaraiva2296]

Hi Alan good video and actually a good topic . I grew up in Philly and the back in the day the FM radio overplayed so many of these artists over and over. That today we don’t feel like hearing certain ones anymore. So I imagine Long Island was the same way too . I couldn’t stand Geddy Lees voice for years . But actually when Rush came back from a long hiatus I really enjoyed them in concert. I’ve seen the Stones probably 24-25 times big fan too . The Voodoo Lounge concerts at old Giants Stadium in the rain 🌧️ were cool I was there for both . It rained in Philadelphia too lol 🤣 brings back memories 😊

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Looks like it might rain Thursday night at Metlife (though I'm going Sunday). The Stones and Giants Stadium (well Metlife stadium now).

[@ClassicRockFilms]

Dave Mathews memory hotel ruined No Security _ totally agree

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Way up there on my Stones disappointments was that song's release on No Security. uhhh still upsets me.

[@ClassicRockFilms]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Dave Mathews toured South Africa last year and my trendy friend was raving about how amazing he was ... and I was like... I dont know a single song and I dont care

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ClassicRockFilms lol - that's so funny - that's awesome.

[@themindseyecmh]

I'm 100% with you on Queen, they're #1 on my most hated band list Pink Floyd is up there for me as well Bon Jovi is actually my favorite band, but that's ok lol

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. As you saw in my video - I have nothing be respect for Bon Jovi and what he's done and been able to maintain is incredible. He (they) are masters at creating those anthemic type anthems (with help from professional songwriters). and they certainly no how to put on great concerts.

[@johnpost5133]

Cool channel. Enjoy the content! Couldn’t disagree more on the Foo Fighters, Rush and the Crue. The FF ‘s have a ton of great, high energy tunes and are great live! Also have some outstanding slower style songs. Their overall discography is very good. I was never a Nirvana fan so I’m happy that Grohl was able to breakaway and create the FF ‘s👍 Based on the “time and place” theory of why we love some bands, for me is Rush. I’m a late 70’s, 80’s kids who loved the drums so when Moving Pictures came out I was blown away by the drums/music. The rest is history…been a fan ever since. For Motley Crue, again it was all about the timing. I lived through (and had a great time 🤘😁) the 80’s hair metal scene and for short period time played in band similar to Skid Row. So at that time MC was the biggest band around, wrote killer hard rock tunes and the arena tailgating parties were something to behold!! Best period of my life and the Crue made it even better. 👍

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I totally agree with time and place theory...what a great way to phrase it too. Because it's so true. I never got into the "hair metal" phase, so didn't interest me, but if I had, it had to be an incredible time to grow up, party, girls, etc. Guns n' Roses came at the end of that as well. So I totally understand. I say that some music is now in my DNA - and that what I mean. This music is part of your DNA and I totally respect and get that. That's what music should do to us. Individually, Individual taste and experiences. So powerful and so valid. Thanks.

[@palacerevolution2000]

Good list. Van Hagar is IMO a station changer.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@palacerevolution2000 me too.

[@NicholasSadlier]

Some of these are some of my favourite bands while Coldplay, BJ and MC definitely are not lol. Enjoyed this! 👍

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@NicholasSadlier hey it’s all personal taste. No right or wrong. Keep loving them snd keep getting pleasure from them.

[@muggymug]

Perfect list! (Other than Coldplay lol). So happy about the #1 pick. I couldn’t agree more. Especially can’t stand the way he used to stand pigeon-toed at the front of the stage with that smallish acoustic and whine away.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much

[@evanpenn1]

You are eerily spot on. I don't agree 100%, but that would be impossible. I would never put Billy Joel on my list, but I absolutely agree there are about eight songs of his that never need to be played again. Geddy Lee's voice ruins Rush. Bon Jovi is trash except for WDOA and Runaway. I do like Coldplay. Journey is played out. Motley Crue, garage all the way. Dave Mathews I can't stand either. You are on point, my friend...at least for me.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@evanpenn1 thanks so much. Yea it’s all personal but nice and fun that we agree.

[@georgesmith6969]

I don't hate any band's but agree with you on Queen, Great artists great singles but sorry average albums, also pink Floyd find them overblown , self indulgent songs far too long that send you to sleep

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Pink Floyd is interesting in that it took them so long to learn how to write "songs". All those early albums (Piper is in its own class) are interesting but not really song based. But their run of Dark Side, Wish, Animals and The Wall - wow - that's historic. Actually big fan of Division Bell as well.

[@jamesaston410]

Yes, I’d agree with that list pretty much. Except Rush :) I’d have Coldplay at every position 1-10 ….like you, I don’t get them at all!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - I definitely understand your love for Rush. I grew up with them and my close friends were huge fans. I've tried. Bought most of their classic albums and listened to them. I appreciate their talents and how they became such a supergroup, but I really can't say I enjoy them. But you are certainly not alone - I'm in the minority. Thanks.

[@jamesaston410]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow and I can understand your comment about Geddy Lee’s voice :) Back in the day my mates would come round my house as I had the best HiFi, plus my dad didn’t mind us smoking naughty things in my bedroom. Mid teens we were listening to Zeppelin, Floyd, Genesis, Yes etc plus some real curve balls my older brother threw us, like Soft Machine, Brand X, King Crimson and alike. I was lucky to have a brother with good taste, he took me to some amazing live gigs when I was young, I saw Zappa when I was 15 at the Hammersmith Odeon with Steve Vai playing, amazing! Zappa is probably my main man, so lucky to see him a few times. Keep up your fine content :)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jamesaston410 thanks so much again. Nothing like having an older sibling with great musical taste to influence you and take to you shows. My older sister did the same. We were very lucky. Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon. In my dreams. Hopefully one day I'll get there to see a show, even with the different name now.

[@thomaswery3087]

Here's mine Alan 10.Motley Crue 9.Bon Jovi 8.Rod Stewart 7.Billy Joel 6.The Cure 5.Guns n Roses 4.Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 3.Ted Nugent 2.Roger Waters 1.David Crosby

[@andee7255]

Oooooh another great list Tom((!!) except 7 & 8). 😁

[@thomaswery3087]

I should of put The Foo Fighters and Nirvana in@@andee7255

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@andee7255 That's a great list - I should of put the Cure on mine - wow that's great!. Surprised about Springsteen but I know he irks a lot of people - he's amongst my favorites though I don't love all his albums - can be very hit or miss with me. Roger Waters almost made my list, but left him off because of those classic Floyd albums which he led. Fantastic list!

[@Edvardco]

Ted Nugent, good choice, Horrible music, even worse person.

[@thomaswery3087]

@@Edvardco Roger Waters is much worse though

[@LB-bm4sn]

Alan are Van Halen and The Police other bands that you can’t stand? Because I didn’t see them in your inventory. Cheers mate

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

No I like both a lot - But I pretty much only like Van Halen with Roth. I have all their albums. The printout of my inventory was pretty much only artists that I have 11 albums or more from. I including a couple with 9 or 8. But I have hundreds of other artists of course in my Catalog - I do have every Police and Van Halen with Roth and I really like them. Classics.

[@LB-bm4sn]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Oh ok I get now, you got a great collection man!! Keep it up! Cheers

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@LB-bm4sn thanks so much - yea many others have made similar comments - I should've spelled it out better.

[@josemiguelfernandezdemarti7799]

I do not love Queen, who were proud of no using synths like a heavy metal band... and then changed their mind and became a meme. Great joke on Pratchett-Gaiman's Good Omens, when every single cassette inside the car is a Queen's one.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks. I’m not familiar with that joke but pretty funny. Thanks

[@derhandtrommler]

Alan, you make a mistake many folk do: you blame the artist for dull, uninspired radio overplaying songs until you're sick of them. Billy Joel, Journey And Bon Jovi are not at fault for miserable corporate radio's misdeeds. Yes, Journey and BJ are formulaic, now. But they were cutting edge at an early point in their careers and occasionally still bring it. I'm a big fan of Rush, Journey, Queen and Billy J. I worked in radio when jocks controlled most of the playlist and I moved into news and sports when that was no longer true. Radio is beyond horrible now, totally unlistenable as far as I'm concerned. I don't listen to terrestrial radio, only Sirius XM, so I never have a problem hearing ads and overplayed corporate crap. I urge you to place blame where it really belongs. Appreciate your show as always.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - point very well taken, but......it's definitely not the bands fault - that's totally true. But.....for whatever the reason, in this case LI radio constantly playing the same Billy Joel songs to the point, I instantly have to shut off the station when the song is on, its now because I truly can't stand the song. Not the artists fault, but in the end I truly can't stand the song(s) so I no longer like the artist, at least to a certain extent. There are songs that are equally overplayed, that I don't hate, but don't need to ever hear, like certain Tom Petty songs (Free Falling) or Satisfaction from the Stones. And there are totally overplayed songs that I still love to hear - totally timeless like Stairway To Heaven. So what you're saying is valid....yet what I'm saying is equally valid I think. Cool that you work in radio. Gotta say - I don't know how terrestrial DJ's do their job. I'd kill myself in the studio having to listen to those same damn songs and act excited about it. I don't know how they possibly can do it. And I imagine, at least some of them, are true music fans - must drive them nuts. Best, Alan

[@douglasweston126]

HI Alan -I pretty much agree 100% with your top ten list. Dave Matthews Band - I've never been able to get into them, I've tried but 100% failure so far. Cya Doug

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - I've tried. It might partially be his voice with me too. - like I literally have to turn them off when I hear them....Not for me...or you...and apparently many others too.

[@offandrunning8771]

Great list. I do like some Rush deep cuts from their 80's albums.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - well you're not alone. I do appreciate that Rush was never afraid to change styles and experiment. I'm still not a big fan but that's a wonderful attribute.

[@mikemclintock3893]

I own all the Billy Joel, Queen, Rush and Foo Fighters albums. Have about 90% of Journey and Toto's albums. Only own Crash by Dave Mathews Band, and have the first five Bon Jovi albums I think. Anyway, can't argue with your list, though the Foo Fighters hurts a little, lol. I honestly kinda feel the same about Queen, everyone is always praising them and I am thinking there is like 3 maybe 4 good songs per album, in my very humble opinion. Also your location comes into play, I was born in the mid 80s, in the Midwest so Billy Joel and others weren't on the radio as much as like you mention in Long Island. Good list, I do like about half your list quite a bit but if we all liked the same thing the world would be pretty dull!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

This is a fantastic comment Mike. And I really appreciate it. Because one its all music (with a quality there) and we all have our own ears and love what we love. These artists, love them or hate them, are all quality and the real deal, in their own way. I love what you wrote about Queen especially - because....man did I try.....really did. And nice that you kind of said what I felt. Queen's greatist hits album I can see - chock full of those classics we hear over and over again, and I know, in my heart, that the majority of these so call fans who vote them as greatest are judging them on that...alone. I would LOVE Billy Joel, if he was fairly unknown, didn't get so much play and was therefore not so overplayed....but that's because of where I live. Thanks so much again!

[@davej.meister5421]

Billy Joel got a lot of airplay in Cleveland, Columbus and St. Louis back in the 70s. Those very same AOR radio stations refused to play most of the tracks from Joel's 1983 blockbuster Adult Standards LP An Innocent Man. Only played "Matter Of Trust" the most from The Bridge. Storm Front got Joel's music back on Album Rock stations with We Didn't Start The Fire, I Go To Extremes, That's Not Her Style, Shameless and The Downeaster Alexa.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davej.meister5421 Even here on LI, The Bridge was not on the same level as previous albums....perhaps why I find it more listenable than some of the big classics of his.

[@Edvardco]

1. Aerosmith 2. Kid Rock 3. Aerosmith 4. Aerosmith 5. Aerosmith 6. Ac/dc 7. Aerosmith 8. Aerosmith 9 9 Ted Nugent 10. Aerosmith

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol- point taken - you really really really hate Aerosmith. Thanks.

[@Pcrimson1]

I just seen this clip. I'm from Long Island, about the same age. Love your hates. I give you credit, I hate Billy Joel, own zero of his music, never had any, never will. Same with Bon Jovi. Toto, Motley Crue. The others, seems their early stuff was good, but stuck to their formats and bore me, except Rush. I kinda grew into them. They're the beginning of new Prog and I'm ok with them. I get people not liking Geddy's vocals. Other bands/artists, for me, that float like turds in a bowl - Tom Petty, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Lenny Kravitz, hair metal bands, nu metal bands. Again, its all about tastes and we're all different. By the way, Queen ll is, by far, their best album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Pcrimson1 thanks from fellow LI. Please don’t watch my Dire Straits videos as they’re amongst my favorites. Lol. As you said it’s sad lol taste and no right or wrong. Thanks again

[@stephensuddick2557]

Can't argue with your list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

thanks so much.

[@dw89music73]

I like to call Bon Jovi "The John Bongiovi Band" and the Foo Fighters "The Dave Grohl Experience" or "The Dave Grohl Project."

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yep - I agree completely on both.

[@STEVEHEROLD]

im with ya on most of these. dave matthews band terrible. foo fighters terrible. bon jovi terrible. rolling stones terrible. hahaha. almost got ya. but those are three would def make my list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Steve - was waiting for that Stone reference - you should do this list - fun.

[@STEVEHEROLD]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow ya talked me into it… but only made a short not full vid

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@STEVEHEROLD ok - gonna watch it -looking forward to it.

[@Donjasoni]

Man, we must have incredibly similar taste in music. Obviously, I love the Stones!!! But in terms of the list, I have to say I agree with all of them except Motley Crue. I do like the Crue. I do like Queen also, but I definitely get what you're saying about their music. I hardly ever pull out a Queen record and play it all the way through. If it comes on the radio, I typically skip it. If I'm out somewhere and it's on or if a band is covering it, I'll listen and certainly enjoy it, but I don't listen to their music much unless someone else has it on. Foo Fighters I've seen live, and it was a good show, but I've never understood the popularity there. Their sound doesn't stand out to me. I love Bon Jovi's 80s stuff, but everything since then with the exception of, "It's my life" is some bastardized, formulaic country pop crap that I find highly annoying. It's got no balls. Toto is fine and all but again, nothing I'm going to go buy a record for. Coldplay is way overrated. I can't stand the sound of Rush. Great musicians but Geddy's voice is grating. Journey is great when you're out dancing but I'm never going to put on a Journey album. Billy Joel, I do enjoy but it is overplayed, and he doesn't do much new stuff. Dave Matthews is an exceptional talent, but I absolutely can't stand his music. It's incredibly lame and I have never understood what the hype was about. His voice is annoying. I feel the same way about him as I feel with John Mayer....incredible talent but no balls. Like elevator music to me. Soft rock lameness.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

You're not kidding. I agree with you totally, well, except for Motley Crue - but hey that's fine. I always say, music is totally personal, that's what makes it special - but yea, we're really on the same page. Thanks so much.

[@TommyGreer-qt1bc]

Agree with much of your list especially the top 5. I love Rush & some of Journeys songs I still love. I would have replaced Rush with the Ramones & replaced Journey with Ghost

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I've never heard a Ghost song or owned any of their albums - but they don't look like a band I would be into. I actually like The Ramones. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@trevormcmullin4274]

I agree 100% about Dave Matthews. Can’t stand his voice or his goofy dancing and weird music that isn’t rock n’ roll. He is one of the most offensive inductee’s into the rock hall, which is saying something. Dave Matthew’s was voted in with more votes than Ozzy Osbourne. I find that suspicious since Ozzy was leading the fan vote by a lot until the last few weeks of public voting being open.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - that fan vote stuff - his fans, etc probably "stuffed" the ballot boxes - no doubt.

[@threeofakindbygeneraldean3007]

Take off billy joel and rush: great choices! They both did awesome stuff until (including) 1982, falling off quick afterwards. Especially the non-hits. Queen is a bit overrated by fans + metal critics, hated by many others. Love the video!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much - really appreciate it.

[@threeofakindbygeneraldean3007]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Just remembered another one worthy of some praise: toto. Hate name + without all six original members they were lost. However, all four with classic lineup have something worthwhile. Especially first & 1982 hit album

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@threeofakindbygeneraldean3007 I’ve tried to get into Toto. Like some of their songs. Bought their greatest hits and didn’t keep it. Great musicians etc but not really for me.

[@AFLOVEable]

Sigh, as a "senior citizen (not USA). let me tell you one thing is normal - with age comes boredom, lack of excitement and saturation. Still, I'd rather have all of your list, running on Radio compared to the usual Hip-Hop, R&B, girly/Swifty-pop crap, that is on a rampage in public. About 60% of your list, is in fact randomly playing in my house, enriched with a lot of expeditions into, e.g. Japanese and Russian Rock/Metal and all kinds of symphonic Metal. As count Dracula used to say: " You need fresh blood, to value your old life."

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - that's a great Dracula quote. That's why I buy and listen to my collection of physical media. I'm my own radio station..lol. If I had to listen to radio.....I couldn't do it. It actually gets me angry.

[@AFLOVEable]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow The last time I had a radio on, by my own free will, must have been about 3 to 4 decades ago. I too, get my paylists from my own collections and not spotify.

[@rcpsammy7186]

Could not disagree with you more on Rush and Queen. All the rest? I hate them, too.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for watching - I'm sure you're not alone.

[@John-k6f9k]

If I had to make a list of the 10 greatest bands, Queen and Rush would be in there somewhere. I couldn't rank that list in a strict order. Anytime I try to think of the all time greatest band, there's some flaws about them that would stop me. Yes, even The Beatles. But as for Queen and Rush- Queen's music is enthusiastic sounding and most of the songs aren't based in real life experiences. Some people prefer a more down to earth musical style with lyrics they can relate to. But they had an exceptional voice and guitarist, they all wrote songs in different styles. Mercury and May especially were great songwriters. But that's a strike against them for some people because they don't really belong to any genre and many people like a band that sticks to one basic idea. Their 70s albums are done in so many musical styles. Their frequent chart success makes some people look down on them as too "poppy" but come on, people like catchy tunes whether they admit to it or not. Beethoven wrote catchy music too, it wasn't all serious wrestling with fate stuff. I wasn't aware that Queen get touted as the best band of all time these days. I grew up in the 80s and Queen weren't a cool band to be into. If they're highly lauded these days then I can understand why people might get annoyed, excessive hype can be irritating. It's not worth hating a band for other people's hype though. Rush, well it's usually Geddy's voice that kills them for many people. I think in the 80s his voice was musically more appealing. I even remember watching their 1981 concert on VHS tape years ago and my mother came in and remarked "the singer has a good voice" True story! The 70s Rush albums, yes Geddy is more abrasive but I view it as edgy and angry. It's like venturing out into a cold wind, a shock to the system at first but once you get accustomed to it, it's quite bracing. I never had a problem with Geddy's voice. Get past the voice you get wall to wall talent as instrumentalists. and songwriters. And I'm not even that much into lyrics but Neil Peart's lyrics are extremely clever and poignant.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@John-k6f9k Thanks for your passionate response to your love of Queen and Rush. I totally respect it. And you're not alone of course. My video series covers my feelings on Queen - boy did I try - listened to all those albums at least 6 times each. As for Rush - I've tried for 40 years. I know their albums and songs well - yea maybe I can't get past Geddy's voice. I'll still stick with my Rush 2 CD set that I never have a desire to listen to. Thanks so much again.

[@John-k6f9k]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I've learned by now never to force yourself into trying to like music. Music should be a natural thing. Sometimes music you didn't like before "clicks" at some point if you hear it unexpectedly, or you try it again some years later, sometimes it doesn't!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@John-k6f9k For any new music to make into my collection and database, I have to listen to it multiple times. Typically five or six. And I do that, because our personal moods often have an effect. So I always give new music a real chance. There were many times in the past where I didn’t like an album the first time I heard it. Then it grew on me. Then I loved it. If I stopped after one lesson. I would’ve missed out. Thanks so much.

[@andee7255]

Wow, it seems like a lot of us are on the same page with you Alan! I thought Coldplay was great in the day, but as with most of the acts on your list, their sound kinda burned out. I also thought I liked Phish a lot, but outside of a couple of songs I think I would have taken Motley Crue off your list and put them there instead; they are simply booooring!!!!!! There are a couple of Rush tunes I really do love: "Fly by Night" and "Closer to the Heart", otherwise I can live without the rest of their discography. The main exception I do have though is (yup, here it comes) Billy Joel I would keep off the list. No, I don't have his whole catalog, but the only 2 that I have anything close to that would be Al Stewart and Sutherland Brothers with Quiver. Billy Joel's music simply (I think) reflects a lot of aspects of life without overblowing it. It maybe somewhat emotionally diminished, but it's spot on. Anyway Alan, your presentation was absolutely hilarious, enjoyable and 90% spot ON! Thanks - Andee ✨💫✨

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Andee . You really are right about Billy Joel - he's unique on my list, really because, now I can't stand so much of his music, not because it's not great - or really good, but here on LI, it's so overplayed that I can't hear it anymore - makes me nuts...lol. But that's because he's so damn popular - just never goes away...lol. But really no reflection of him and his music - maybe he's just too good...lol. Funny, if he never made it big, and I had those albums, he'd probably still be amazing to me....lol. Thanks so much.

[@dcfitz75]

Totally agree about Rush and Geddy Lee’s voice. Great musicians, but holistically not really there.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - yes very much an acquired taste that I've never acquired.

[@davej.meister5421]

Rush was a band in a class of its own. Loads of talent and tens of millions of records sold. Everyone hates Rush because of Lee's voice, but they often overlook the rhythm section (Lifeson and Peart), their longevity as a band (same 3 members for 41 years) and the tightness they had as musicians. And here's the one thing that burns me blue about the Rush haters. Pumping fists and high fiving in poor taste when the Professor Neil Peart loses his bout with brain cancer in 2020. Just plain sad, and the man experience a lot of turmoil in his life before the diagnosis, such as losing his first wife of 23 years to cancer, and before that his oldest daughter in a car accident. And a lot of these Rush haters are either with the KISS Army or they're with the hair metal zombies - two of the most insufferable and arrogant fan bases I've ever seen in my life. Rush toured with KISS in the mid 70s and had several heavy metal or hair metal bands open up for them in the 80s. You may not like Lee's voice or Rush's music, but they're a band who has always had respect for other rock or metal bands. And they were always open to having glam metal bands open up for them. Three guys who have always been polite and respectful. I get the hate for Lee and Rush's style of music, but not for their personalities or humility. KISS Army members will always feel resentment toward Rush because they got in the Rock Hall before KISS did. At least I can say no one from Rush had the cocky and brash attitude that Gene and even Paul has displayed for many years now. Even Ace respects Rush more than he does his former band members. And there's a good reason for that. Rush earned respect from their rock and metal peers.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davej.meister5421 I've never even heard of these personality conflicts. Always seemed to me that the three members of Rush (after the first album of course), always seemed nice and relatively down to earth. I never saw them act like "obnoxious rock stars". And the tragedy in Peart's life is beyond belief. Who would celebrate that? That's beyond sick. I know he used to ride his bike cross country on their tours and wrote books about it. That's about as down to earth as you can get. My dislike of Rush is really due to Geddy's voice and I do think, in my taste, they're music is overrated compared to other legendary prog bands - notably classic Yes. I thought it was wrong that Rush got in before Yes. But that's just me. Rush's fan base and dedicated fans is far beyond most other prog bands...most other bands in general.

[@irena7777777]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShowwho cares about the rock and roll hall of fame. It’s bullshit. Yes and Rush are both great bands. I prefer Rush but it’s just another opinion

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@irena7777777 I care about the R&R HofF because of what it could have been, and what I would've like to have seen it be. But it is pretty much a popular music hall of fame now, and means almost nothing to me. But it's still fun to talk about when they do the inductions.

[@johnbellas7187]

Couldn't agree with you more.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much.

[@SzenSzej15]

I was waiting to see which ones I would be angry at, but I ended up agreeing with the list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol - thanks so much. big smile to my face...

[@timhewtson6212]

I've seen a number of these "bands I hate" lists, and there is a fair amount of congruence between them. Billy Joel is new (and I applaud this because, lovely guy as everybody says he is, my only question when he turns up is, "Who is he trying to sound like now?"). Velvet Underground tend to be high up the list of hated bands - maybe a cultural dislocation thing. ... And then Queen. I never really liked Queen - and I saw them on their first tour in 1973 - but I love 'Made in Heaven,' which is a requiem for Freddy Mercury, and 'Barcelona.' And then I worked my way backward, having finally clocked them as a band of consequence, and began to see their considerable merits. The band I want to see on this " I hate" list is Led Zeppelin, but nobody dares go there. It would be safer to slaughter a cow in India. How did they get themselves elected to be the Holiest of Holies? Peter Grant must have been a genius. This is a totally average band, with a couple decent albums, that has been turned into the fatted calf. Mind-boggling to watch. And to think that somebody could have done the same for The Bay City Rollers or Take That.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Tim. Loved your comments, as always. I've heard good things about Made In Heaven, but I can't see me getting any more Queen except Queen II, because so many people said I can't criticize Queen without having that one, so I'll dig into it for that reason alone. I haven't seen to many of these videos (I've seen two actually), because I never want to be influenced by others in my personal videos. Velvet Underground is surprising to me, but then again I can see it....their first album, I really like (but it's not my favorite), but I can see people hating it. I give you credit for Led Zeppelin. I do a series call Treasure or Trash and often think of putting Presence in it....? "Safer than to slaughter a cow in India". Now that's a fantastic quote - that's amazing. I actually don't agree, though. But they are overrated in some ways. Really live, they were very hit or miss - Obviously Page is a great songwriter, producer and guitarist (he was a master studio musician before Zep), but live he could be so sloppy and Zeppelin albums sound so great, live they were lacking some times. And also their live jamming could go on and on. (Like half of When The West Was Won live album - and that's a fantastic performance compared to others). The first album was to a certain extent , a rip of Jeff Beck's Truth. And they ripped off so many blues classics... But with all that said...phew what a discography. And Physical Graffiti, and even Houses of the Holy are amongst my all time favorite albums. But I bought them the day they came out, so pretty special for me. Anyway, thanks so much for your awesome comments - always appreciated.

[@timhewtson6212]

The thing about 'Made in Heaven' is that it is a requiem that was put together by Queen from bits and pieces Freddy left behind when he died - and I love requiems. What I didn't like about Queen before that was that the songs didn't really mean anything - great sounding songs but no emotional depth, which is kind of where I put Led Zeppelin, except, as they are so rooted in the Blues, I don't think the songs sound that great mostly either. 'Presence' is truly terrible - love the cover, though. I still love 'Stairway to Heaven,' having heard it a few times, but I wonder where it came from. I think there is an inspired songwriter wearing concrete boots at the bottom of a lake somewhere in Wales who actually wrote it. Love 'Kashmir,' and 'Since I've been loving you' is a really clever Blues song, worthy of Neil Young's 'This note's for you' album, or whatever it is called. I just want somebody to be rude about Led Zeppelin (apart from me) just so that I can watch the perpetrator burned at the stake as a heretic (so, please don't you do it).

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@timhewtson6212 I agree with Queen. I called them amazing studio alchemists but with little to know emotional depth. Or something like that. I stand by that. There’s definitely some others out there with your feelings about Zeppelin. I remIan Anderson once got burned at the stake because he criticized Zeppelin’s lyrics. Said something about them using his lyrics and their music would be a big improvement. That takes balls and Anderson certainly has that.

[@johnnycashlives316]

1st time viewer. Curious to see what you actually like.😅

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - go to my playlists section - there's tons of videos - all time favorite albums, favorite live albums, debut albums. Also there's playlists on my favorite albums by my favorite bands - lots to see. I hope you enjoy. Thanks again.

[@petermeehan7150]

Great video Alan, we really need to go for a beer 🍺 sometime 😂

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Would be fun I'm sure - thanks.

[@adambower2677]

I very much agree with you about rush his voice annoys me to no end

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - yep totally to me as well.

[@DavidButterworth-z3z]

Great stuff, Alan. Agree totally about Rush. Popular when I was at school. I;ve never listened to Bon Jovi much. Not my kind of thing. I think McCartney is a bit like Billy Joel - overplayed, worn out. I really liked 53nd Steet in the seventies. You're right about Queen too. I'm not a Coldplay fan either. Roseannah is the only song I know fby Toto. Matillion is a band I never liked. David Butterworth

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks as always David. Marillion for me in interesting - I like a lot of Fish solo and like Marillion when Fish was the singer, but the Hogarth years haven't done much for me. I do give them credit for carrying on and creating their self made business so to speak. Thanks again.

[@offandrunning8771]

I have to change the channel for Under Pressure, good song but I've heard it way too many times.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yes - overplayed, but I can still deal listening to it and enjoying it - mostly thanks to Bowie though.

[@rolig3518]

Hahahaha. I feel the same way about everyone on your list.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much.

[@pmrossetti1]

I'm with you 100% Alan!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much

[@simonward-horner7605]

Haha - brave of you. I love the first three Queen albums, Queen, Queen II, and Sheer Heart Attack - after that I lost interest, except for the odd track here and there.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for your support and honesty. Interesting, because you were such an early Queen adopter (I think relatively few current fans were) and you lost interest....that reverse curve thing - the bigger a band gets, sometimes an original fan loses interest. Haven't heard that much from Queen fans. Thanks.

[@simonward-horner7605]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow thanks for the entertaining video!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@simonward-horner7605 thanks so much.

[@simonward-horner7605]

Oh - I subscribed. This video got me chuckling. Thanks again!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@simonward-horner7605 Thanks so much.

[@markspooner1224]

It's uncanny but I'm in complete agreement on 8 of those 10 and I can't stand Geddy Lee's voice either although I wouldn't dare say it on a prog channel!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Mark - They still get constant radio play in the US - but I haven't heard Yes' Roundabout in probably 20 years on commercial radio here. Just as an example - I don't get it......

[@cliffhass9158]

Talking Smack about Billy Joel? Thats unacceptable You are now getting kicked off Long Island!! I'm calling either the Nassau or Suffolk Police for such Blasphemy 😅😅

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@cliffhass9158 lol. You definitely have a point. I shall hide myself in a corner in shame.

[@H-mu4bo]

John Farnham. Diabolical whimp pop.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I actually never heard of him so I just looked him up - I guess an Australian "pop star". Not familiar with him at all, but I'll stay away if I ever see it...lol

[@jnagarya519]

#1 of any 10 is "The Beatles," who kicked the door down and made all that followed possible.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

...so you hate The Beatles?....I can never hate The Beatles.

[@jnagarya519]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Huh? Did you read my comment!? #1 of any 10 is "The Beatles". I first heard "The Beatles" at 15-years-old on Chicago radio in October, 1963 (the LP "Introducing The Beatles" was released on Chicago record label VeeJay). And in November-December, 1963 on an all-night radio program. On December 31, 1963, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was "Bubbling Under" the top 20 on a New York station. The next day, January 1, 1964, it was #1 on the same station. When "The Beatles" first hit the US, at #1, they booked it, and everyone else chased but never caught them. They matured the music, showed what could be done beyond the narrow confines, and by doing so opened the door for others to take "risks".

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jnagarya519 ummm - the video (see the title) is Top 10 Popular Bands I Hate. I appreciate your love of The Beatles and your early adoption with them, but doesn't make any sense in this video.

[@jnagarya519]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow You also don't include them in your Top 12 that you love. But none of them would have been able to do as they did if "The Beatles" hadn't established the precedent.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jnagarya519 that is true. I have every Beatles album stereo and mono. But I rarely have the desire to listen to them. Obviously their the Beatles. Their accomplishments are beyond compare. But they’re not in my top 15 because I don’t listen to them much.

[@grock9263]

Love it , bands artist i know i agree with Bon Jovi , Queen , Foo Fighters , Billy Joel , Rush yeah ,,,add AC/DC mark 2 , Fleetwood Mac , Metallica, Prince

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@grock9263 thanks so much. I can only take ac/dc in small doses. I’m not a fan of Metallica either

[@danielhkhk7283]

Dont agree with Billy Joel. He was really great up to The Nylon Curtain. But I agree that some of his songs are really overplayed (Uptown Girl, Tell her about it, Moving Out and so on)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Here on LI, he's played constantly, and personally, I can't stand hearing those big hits over and over again.

[@kevinogracia1615]

(cough) If you don't like Billy Joel why do have all his albums? I'm with you I don't dig him and I don't own one... Wife? And... I agree with you. Peace on earth. Kiss? (cough)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

First thanks for watching and commenting. As I described and said, everything about my channel is about my passion for music and my physical collection. What I hate about Billy Joel is how overplayed his hit songs on. Here on Long Island, he is played constantly, and it drives me crazy...lol. So I'm grown to hate many of his songs. Not that they're bad songs. But because of what radio has done here, I cannot listen to them, I can't stand them. And that's the point. So I've grown to hate much of Billy Joel, but not because he's bad, but because of what's happened.

[@kevinogracia1615]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I agree... The radio over plays stuff then I get turned off. Pink Floyd, Lynard Skinner, even the Beatles, etc. All good bands. I hear ya.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@kevinogracia1615 thanks so much

[@justhannah3960]

Queen were fucking awful. I thought I was alone in this opinion, so thank you.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Lol - thanks for your support. I wouldn't say they're completely awful - and I appreciate their "uniqueness". But the idea that they're at the level of Beatles, Stones, Who, Zeppelin, Dylan, Springsteen etc is a joke to me. I heard like a month ago that they're selling their catalog for like 1.3 BILLION Dollars. As I've said, the majority of "Queen fans" only know like a handful of their mega songs. It's crazy. Nice to know, I'm not alone in my feelings. Best, Alan

[@tarrtruck2869]

I agree with your list completely. Although I do like a few Billy Joel cuts that are deep like you said but I do like a couple of hits. I saw the Foo Fighters at Giants Stadium in "94 and Motley Crew in "05 in Seattle. Both bands opened up for the Rolling Stones and like you, not for me. I definitely don't get The Dave Matthew's Band. It's my neices favorite band. I don't get them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Wow Motley Crue opened for The Stones - I don't remember that - wow that's a weird opener for the Stones. But I remember AC / DC opening so I guess so. Thanks - I didn't remember that.

[@aminahmed2220]

Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day ❤😊

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much ! You too.

[@guardianx1328]

Oh boy, I agree with your list 100%

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much.

[@PaulMazzoni]

Motley Crue has got to be my #1. Not sure why they didn’t pop into my head until you mentioned them. And add Guns ‘N Roses. Uggh. You’re gonna HATE Queen II. 😂

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I imagine I will Paul. Thanks so much.

[@pistachoone1958]

Completely agree and there’s more

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yes, there sure are

[@dvp36]

Coldplay .. they are a talent but soulless . There is the saying music for accountants .. Not always the case but if you want to be huge you have to be quite diluted and safe . Biggest example of that at present is Taylor swift . She jumps between different genres , whatever is in vogue and dilutes to make it as palatable to as many people as possible . Formulaic factory stuff that the masses love .

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@dvp36 totally agree with you on Coldplay. Soulless is a perfect description. Completely leave me cold and no passion. Maybe Coldplay is the perfect name.

[@glendepietro1521]

Red hot chili peppers have one good song.. but not sure I get them..Dave Matthews band probably the biggest mystery.. solid #1 ... Good show Alan...

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Glen. Red Hot Chili Peppers is a great choice for me as well. I don’t care for them either. Currently don’t own a single one of their albums. Bought two in the past and dumped them. Wasn’t for me.

[@johnscott2566]

Fun video! Motley Crue is the band I agree with the most, they have never been good!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much John.

[@jamesdean9183]

I wouldn’t say I HATE the Eagles, I like a lot of their songs and listen to them from time to time, but damn are they overrated to me. Journey is one I could go without ever hearing. If I hear “Don’t Stop Believing” again I’m gonna lose it. Never been a fan of that one. I never got the hype behind Guns and Roses. They’re okay I guess but I can’t stand Axl Rose or his voice. A couple decent songs but I’ll never go out of my way to listen to them. All these are great bands on paper but I just don’t favor them.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Great choices. Journey I’m do with you. I instantly turn them off. Don’t understand how Don’t Stop Believing go so huge. Uh. I be like the Eagles but so overrated. Very good band but not on my radar for best American band. I agree with you on Guns too. Some great songs and one classic album has somehow made them the modern day Led Zeppelin. Thanks.

[@10072018]

I actually agree with all of these.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@10072018 thanks so much

[@sillapod837]

I could never figure out the Poo Fighters popularity. Why do other Rock Stars flock to Dave Grohl like he's something special? No guitar skills, just a lot of bashing. Songwriting blah. How can they headline stadiums? I just don't get it.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I'm with you. I give him credit for becoming a rock legend - after Nirvana - no easy feat. I think he's also a master of public relations - in movies, award shows, everywhere. And apparently he's a really nice guy. But musically does nothing for me as well.

[@CaroleRobb-m4f]

Check out Sea of Tranquility, MegaJeff Hard Rock, Brendon Synder Channels also Darcy six Strings nine lives

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Sea of Tranquility is incredible - what a channel - hell what a network Pete Pardo has created. And Brendon Snyders collection makes mine look tiny. I don't know how he can listen to 20,000 albums when I can't get through my 5600. Thanks.

[@SD9xcp311x]

I despise Queen! Thank you for being honest about those overblown icons of Crud! I NEVER need to hear Bohemian Rhapsody again!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@SD9xcp311x lol. Thank you. Big smile on my face.

[@SD9xcp311x]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Most of the YooToob Prog sites love Queen (and KISS) and do not allow dissent against their perceived truth! Thanks for being honest!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@SD9xcp311x thanks so much. I allow and welcome all opinions. Music is such a personal pleasure. That’s part of what makes music so wonderful and powerful.

[@SD9xcp311x]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow One site in particular openly calls you a Hater just because you don't like stuff like Queen or KISS.. I don't like KISS but they do not bother me as much as Queen because the only radio station I can stomach plays their worst songs too often!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@SD9xcp311x I just don't understand that attitude - but yes I see if all over too. I've gotten criticized for criticizing the Stones by far my all time favorite band, as you know. Please comment to me, I'm not a fan because I criticize something. It's a joke. If everything is the best, than nothing is the best. Plus constructive criticism can be healthy.

[@TromatonicGeneral]

Talking about Billy Joel..... I just came across this and to be honest I am kinda baffled by what he's trying to do here - especially those dance moves are a bit cringy 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHmtZXt9mdubqcU

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea. I think he does it at every show. For a laugh. Joke is getting old though. Lol.

[@edwardmorehouse1424]

Alan I don’t disagree with you especially about Queen and Foo Fighters.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. There's many that don't agree with us..lol

[@davej.meister5421]

Lost interest in KISS after Psycho Circus. Looking back, their 80s albums were mediocre at best, except Creatures.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I'm a moderate fan of Kiss at best, their 70's albums are the ones I would listen to mostly. I thought Psycho Circus was pretty good. Thought Sonic Boom was good later day Kiss album.

[@davej.meister5421]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I maintain that KISS Army fans are not the friendliest fans on earth. My experience.

[@davej.meister5421]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Unmasked was awful. Elder was okay, but not great. Creatures was a solid comeback record. Lick It Up was decent, as was Animalize. The rest of the 80s albums went downhill from there.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davej.meister5421 Honeslty I wouldn't know - I'm not in the Kiss Army...lol. But anyone who would celebrate the death of Neil Peart or any other decent person / rock star shows their lack of humanity.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@davej.meister5421 I stopped at Elder for studio albums.

[@reston81]

Agree on dmb makes my ears bleed

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@reston81 their rhythms are so jerky gets me dizzy lol

[@mjames4709]

Agree 100% on Queen. Great singles band but average albums.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - Oh I'm so with you - drives me nuts.

[@Larrybabbin1957]

Prog corner guy is nuts! Bon Jovi is my number 1 hated band…. I like 3 songs. Living in NJ I’m so in the minority. I sold Bon Jovi’s mother a home theater system once! David Bryan too. Sorry I love Rush - until 1985….The last album too. Journey’s pre Perry albums are actually great. Love Queen also. Queen 2 is my favorite! Very heavy and very groggy. I have only heard one Coldplay song! Toto so so so overrated. I agree with Foo Fighters. Morley Crue is awful. My friend’s band in Israel does a better “Boys Room” cover. They did it before Crue too. Matthew’s also I don’t get!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

We're very much in agreement - very cool. Speaking of cool, how cool is that, that you sold them home theater systems - I imagine was quite a sale - congrats!

[@Larrybabbin1957]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Biggest sale I ever had was to Ace Frehley!!! I’ve got stories…….

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Larrybabbin1957 I bet you do. That’s awesome.