Does a Band's Popularity Affect Your Taste?

Thom Yorke · 02-14-2011, 07:49 AM

I remember my dad telling me that he liked The Beatles until they really blew up. After that he couldn't be bothered with them.

Do people here (in general) devalue bands just because they're popular? And if so, why? Is it simply because you think they're overplayed, or is there a "snob effect" invloved, where you only like being known for liking more obscure bands?

Personally I think I'm pretty good with not doing this. If you like something, you like it. My love for bands like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, etc. isn't affected in the slightest because of their popularity. Of course there are many popular bands I don't like, but that's just a matter of taste.

EDIT: This isn't asking about when a band changes their style to gain more fans.

02-14-2011, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Does a Band's Popularity Affect Your Taste? I remember my dad telling me that he liked The Beatles until they really blew up. After that he couldn't be bothered with them. Do people here (in general) devalue bands just because they're popular? And if so, why? Is it simply because you think they're overplayed, or is there a "snob effect" invloved, where you only like being known for liking more obscure bands? Personally I think I'm pretty good with not doing this. If you like something, you like it. My love for bands like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, etc. isn't affected in the slightest because of their popularity. Of course there are many popular bands I don't like, but that's just a matter of taste. EDIT: This isn't asking about when a band changes their style to gain more fans. Last edited by Thom Yorke; 02-17-2011 at 10:23 PM.