Top 10 Most Overrated Rock Bands of the 1960s-1990s
Clearly you guys don't understand that when I refer to Classic Rock I`m not referring to the genre I`m referring to rock of the 60's-90's. Anyways let's count down the most overrated of them all! Lastly no bands from the 2000's or 2010's and I`m NOT including Metal bands. 1. Metal is not a sub genre of Rock. 2. Metal doesn't belong on Rock lists. 3. Metal deserves their own lists...Its hard for me to consider nirvana as a classic rock band at all. They have a more modern alternative sound.
Anyway, people do worship nirvana and Kurt as if they're god, and can only name one song. But they still are probably the best band of the 90s, and the most popular grunge band.
It bugs me that 99% of teenage girls think Nirvana is a clothing brand sold at Hot Topic.
Seriously they suck! only good songs are - Smells like teen spirit and Heart shaped box.
I'd say more properly rated, but that's just me...
This is a good example of overrated. All of their songs have a similar subject, but hey, they sure know how to rock with their instruments.
I disagree, there isn't an AC/DC song that isn't great/popular. They deserve to be one of the most popular rock bands of all time
Metal sucks all together
I've said it many times before and I will say it again - they are the most overrated band of all time. People didn't believe me but now there are lists you can check out and be convinced:
Top 10 Songs That Led Zeppelin Ripped Off
Top 10 Led Zeppelin Songs That Were Ripped Off From Another Artist
The two first albums are ok, than it becomes more and more mainstream crap. And most people are interested in their crap period. Overrated.
Zeppelin isn't overrated.if it was still activate then they would burst out Metallica or iron maiden's ass
There she is! The good ol Led Zeppelin finally made the list rightfully so.
Green Day isn't classic rock at all. They are more of a pop punk type thing, they play completely different from any other classic rock band.
I do, think they are overrated, but mostly because my sister played them all day, every day, and I grew really sick of them really fast. And I just don't think they are a punk rock band at all, and they are looked at on this site as the best punk band.
Are you kidding me? No. Green Day makes amazing music. They're extremely diverse, have experimented with so many genres, Tre Cool is a phenomenal drummer, their lyrics are actually good, & his voice is not whiny or scratchy like most classic rock bands(Green Day's not classic). They are NOT overrated.
A group who have tried to be " punk " but who have failed. There no more than other mainsream American crap rock groups.
Well classic rock is regular, mainstream rock from the 60s on, Green Day is not that.
Oh, I did not get it before, is "difficulty to master" the measuring criteria? In that case, not a single act listed on TTT for the past year or so should be rated "good", as they are all rock, metal, pop, or at best pop-opera which is sometimes called classical crossover. Now and then somebody does mention Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, etc, or very occasionally Luciano Pavarotti is listed on a singers list, but God forbid that anybody at TTT has even heard of Enrico Caruso, or Maria Callas.
If you want to be picky, Classical artists make any and all "contemporary" musicians sound like children.
Within the confines of how the polls here are customarily done, and that is excluding the historic greats of music, it is not possible for the Beatles to be over-rated, they are the GOAT by 100 miles.
I'm not a fan of The Beatles but I don't dislike them either. But they are overrated. There's even a interview from 1966 ( the T.V. program " A whole scene going on " ) with Pete Townsend from The Who, who says that when you listen closely to the music of The Beatles, you are listening to a " not that good band " like people are trying to tell ( and this is 1966! ).
@Billyv - don't get me wrong, I do actually enjoy The Beatles' music. However, I'm being both subjective AND objective. I don't see how their music can be considered "the best" as it really isn't that hard to master. (Feel free to disagree). Plus I don't even think The Beatles are the most overrated band on this list.
Oh no. They revolutionized rock music, and made it popular in the first place. They started the British Invasion!
Although I can see the overrated thing because of all the teenagers wearing Beatles shirts, when in reality they only know a few songs.
Question is: do you or did you ever listen to these bands before? Or are you just saying they are overrated without giving them a listen? Because what I'm confused about is why, for example, Led Zeppelin isn't on the list. They're one of my favorite bands, yes, but they plagiarized so many other artists that it makes them overrated at times.
Europe is pretty much known for the Final Countdown, which make them not overrated whatsoever.
Bon Jovi is a rather cheesy band at times with lots of people only knowing their hits and nothing else, so why wouldn't they be on the list?
The Rolling Stones are great! One of the most influential bands of all time! They aren't overrated in any sense
Very, Very Overrated
I dunno... They revoloutionized the punk rock genre and inspired Nirvana and Green Day.
My boss saw heart a few years ago. She described it as "a bunch of menopausal women running around and screaming." Yeah I'm not a fan of female fronted bands for the most part
Heart is a rather overrated band at times. Ann and Nancy sure are talented though.
I'm so sick of heart. Not saying no talent. Just overplayed and dull..
Overplayed, and barracuda sucks
You had Journey as your most unique rock band...
Anthrax is one of my all time favorite bands! They aren't overrated at all
Europe and Survivor can be called one hit wonders but they are not overrated because you don't see them in the Top 10 of every rock list. And most of the people don't think they are the greatest bands of all time.
Final Countdown is a good song, but they're a one hit wonder
The final countdown is not the only song they made!
How can they be overrated if everyone hates them?
The Who overrated? What?!
These guys rock! One of the best live acts ever, their live performances (especially with Keith Moon) are prime examples of how a live rock concert should be played!
If you say they're overrated, then I can't help but feel sorry for you. You just don't know what good rock music is.
The Who not overrated. If anything, they're actually quite underrated.
Most people may have heard of them, but I don't think they get enough of the credit they deserve! They're, along with the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many others, one of the most influential rock bands ever!
Oh, and not to mention how kick-ass The Who were live! If you say they're overrated without having listened to them, then you're missing out on one of the best bands ever!
How is this band overrated? I repeat, HOW, is THIS band overrated?! They're without doubt one of the most well-known bands in all of rock music and everyone knows at least one song by them, but they can't be overrated if most of the songs from their entire discography are underrated (and very awesome ones, damn shame)!
Also, the fact that Keith Moon gets a lot of attention doesn't make this band overrated! You can't say that the entire band is overrated just because of one member!
Overrated? Are you kidding me? The Who is actually one of the greatest rock bands of all time! They were better than most rock bands at their time, not many could compare to their energy and power live!
How dare you? The Who are just so great, I don't know how in the name of Jesus could anyone call them overrated.
I get it's only opinions and I don't want to disrepect, but anyone who says that about The Who has possibly never listened to their songs!
They were not even the most popular band of their own late-70's time period. Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, the Eagles, and even Elton John were much more popular at that time. They got an artificial boost due to one good performance at Live Aid, and inclusion in the "Wayne's World" movie. Enough of them already!
I disagree - I think they are actually underrated.
My Favorite Seattle Grunge Band.
With their first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning reaching underground success, their third effort, Master of Puppets has since become one of the most important heavy metal albums ever, as it became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum. The title track has since become the band's most played song live. ...read more.
Metallica doesn't deserve to be on this list. Yeah, sure they did make some bad albums (i.e. St. Anger). But the good ones out-number the good ones (i.e. And Justice For All, Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, their self-titled album). James Hetfield's voice is recognizable and immortal. I don't know why this is on here.
Way too overrated