Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R.

Any band's most enthusiastic fans can be off-putting and make them seem over-rated. Never more true than with the Dead. I've been to live shows of theirs that seemed fantastic but later the tape of the same show seemed lackluster. You gotta be there.

The reality is though, some people have very bad taste in music. Not me of course.

Wildoats, I just realized recently I have bad taste!

Loomisjohnson-You nailed the qualifying explanation regarding critical acclaim but sales are just as important. I would include...1.Robert Zimmerman, just too many poor recordings with rambling/silly lyrics. 2.Red Hot Chili Peppers not because there a "chick" band but do they even have one decent song? 3.White Stripes, does making quirky noises on guitar qualify as talent? Speaking of talent Meg White is probably the worst drummer ever on a platinum(sales) rock recording!

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).