Most overrated bands ever?

[Janszoon]

Originally Posted by lieasleep

i truly believe the beatles are the turning point in the rock world. they might not be as good as A LOT of the music that has come out after them but, on the other hand, would that music have come out if it wasn't for the beatles? we can never be sure of that. but how can one of the, if not the, most influential bands in history be overrated?

Again, what you're saying here is exactly why I find them overrated. People going around making claims like "the Beatles are the most influential band in history" are setting up a level of hype that the Beatles can't possibly live up to.

Originally Posted by lieasleep

if you don't like them, or they are not your taste, then that is a different matter entirely, but at least show this band some respect.

As I said before, I'm not saying I dislike them, I'm saying that they are not as good their reputation would have you believe. The fact that so many people seem to feel that it is a requirement that everyone bow down and worship them and show them some extreme level of respect not given to other bands is an example of why I think they are overrated.