Ruth wrote:
Lou6274 wrote:
wow all these highly successful musicians/songwriters that people write off and say are overrated amaze me....if any of you think you have more talent and ability to sell x millions worth of records, I look forward to hearing material from you...can't be that overrated can they if they appeal to the masses rather than 1 or 2 individuals on a messageboard?

Huh? So because I can't play guitar, I have to admire anyone that can??? For the record, I think the most over-rated 'musician' is Robbie Williams. Also Westlife, Boyzone, Steps, S Club et al. Although I think that labelling any of them as musicians is being over generous.
Bands like this illustrate that just because something's popular doesnt make it right
Some of the most talented musicians on the planet are minority artists..there some awesome talent on the folk scene for instance.Just because it's not mainstream doesn't mean theseartists are no good.
And we all have different tastes.Mahler was a genius but I just don't get him and don't like his music.
Imo there is absolutely no correlation between record sales and talent
