Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R.

Aerosmith was a 3rd rate rock band in the 70's. They became a 1st rate band after all the great bands died out. Compared to what came later, Aerosmith is great. 3 Dog Night was so big in the late 60s early 70s that Stevie Wonder opened for them at the Garden. Hall of Fame? It is what it is.

I saw Grand Funk Railroad by accident at the Fillmore East when their 1st album came out. They were 2nd billing to Fat Mattress 3rd (Noel Reddings' band), and Jethro Tull top billing. I say by accident 'cause I went to see Tull and had no idea who they were. They were amazing! Their 1st 2 albums were ton's of fun!

The Rolling Stones after Brian Jones. Whatever Jagger is, he is not Rock and Roll. Their output has been dire for decades.

Prince. Apart from a mild Hendrix influence, his whole career has been based on scandal and hype. Ultimately only the songs remain, and I can't find a single one I like. Even Raspberry Beret runs out of ideas too soon.

Can't think of a third act, but have to admit that Adelle and Mariah Carey have the ability to induce pain whenever they open their mouths.

If Jagger wasn't Rock and Rock then why would he say, I know, it's only Rock and Rock?

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.