Hey the bottom line is this, music is something that should bring us together. It shouldn't be a blood sport regardless of differences in tastes. We should encourage each other in our individual choices regardless of whether we agree or not. While I'm not a particular fan of this singer, I am interested in why others might be and maybe what it is that I'm missing. Why does it have to come to negative demeaning comments about a musical artist we just don't get and then bring into the discussion a legendary musical talent that no one would relish being compared to? We do enough of that in our lives than for it to intrude into the sanctuary of music, which should unite us in spite of our tastes differences. Encourage vs discourage, why hate, what is the point of that? Music is art that can draw Human Beings together regardless of race, religion or culture, it really has that power. Furthermore, there should be some degree of respect towards the OP when he voices his love of the artist. It is ok to disagree but why not try to understand or at the very least show respect? Are we all critics now hiding behind keyboards carelessly tossing out reckless criticism on a whim? There is a large enough supply of professional critics as is or do we need hear from the rank amateurs too? It is really pathetic. Everyone has an opinion, how many of us have genuine talent as these artists do? Criticism is cheap, real talent to connect people through music is rare and should be celebrated not disparaged. I don't need any damn expert to tell me whether or not I should like or dislike what I do or what's wrong with me if I don't agree with HIS opinion. You need to reread your comments Schubert and rethink and maybe elaborate and clarify further on what you said, I found it a bit disturbing.
"the good is the enemy of the best, Music is powerful stuff, bad taste in it leads to bad taste in other areas of life."
