craigb Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 As a branch off from Xoo's comment in that other fred, who do you think are the ten most annoyingly pompous, self-important musicians and singers? You know, the arrogant, pretentious kind where it's all about them, right? Here's my starter list in no particular order (note that I don't listen to much pop, rap or country, so I'm sure I'm missing some there!): Kanye West Yoko Ono Bono Yngwie Malmsteen Madonna Gene Simmons Axle Rose Morrissey Barbra Streisand Lady Gaga 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallstonefan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Terrence Trent Darby one of those brothers from Oaisys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoo Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 Bono 2 Bono 3 Bono 4 Bono 5 Bono 6 Bono 7 Bono 8 Bono 9 Bono 10 Bono 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, Xoo said: 1 Bono 2 Bono 3 Bono 4 Bono 5 Bono 6 Bono 7 Bono 8 Bono 9 Bono 10 Bono Isn't one of him enough? ? At a U2 concert in Ireland, as the band started to play, Bono told them to stop and then proceeded to start slowly clapping his hands above his head... "Every time I clap my hands..." he told the crowd, "... a child dies in Africa!" "THEN STOP FECKING DOING IT!!!" came a reply from the front. ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoo Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 17 minutes ago, craigb said: Isn't one of him enough? ? At a U2 concert in Ireland, as the band started to play, Bono told them to stop and then proceeded to start slowly clapping his hands above his head... "Every time I clap my hands..." he told the crowd, "... a child dies in Africa!" "THEN STOP FECKING DOING IT!!!" came a reply from the front. ? An oldie but a goodie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Oakes Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Nice list, you’ve nailed it ! I do have other names for inclusion though : Liam Gallagher Kid Rock edit : forgot David Lee Roth J Edited January 19 by Jeremy Oakes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 15 minutes ago, Jeremy Oakes said: edit : forgot David Lee Roth OMG! I can't believe I forgot him! I was actually sitting with Eddie at a club when he came in being a complete you-know-what. Eddie put his head in his hand and said, "Sorry, I've got to go..." It wasn't long after that they kicked him out of Van Halen. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rain Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 10 hours ago, craigb said: As a branch off from Xoo's comment in that other fred, who do you think are the ten most annoyingly pompous, self-important musicians and singers? You know, the arrogant, pretentious kind where it's all about them, right? Here's my starter list in no particular order (note that I don't listen to much pop, rap or country, so I'm sure I'm missing some there!): Kanye West Yoko Ono Bono Yngwie Malmsteen Madonna Gene Simmons Axle Rose Morrissey Barbra Streisand Lady Gaga I guess I grew more tolerant with the passage of time, as most of these I don't really mind that much. On the other hand, maybe it's because I don't like musicians all that much (as people) - even those whom I genuinely admire. I suppose I've learned to tune them out, so when Gene Simmons or Bono say or do something stupid, I just roll my eyes and move on. The 3 exceptions would be the first one whose name I refuse to even type, Madonna, and Morrissey. I think I hate Morrissey the most because he's the one I'm constantly exposed to. Roger Waters would rank very near if not at the very top of my personal list. Can't stand that bloody antisemite. I'd sooner listen to Bono babble about politics for hours than having to endure a single minute of Waters' ravings. Lars Ulrich. I've always felt that the snare sound on St. Anger was the most accurate musical representation of all that Lars Ulrich is - obnoxious, loud, always in your face begging for attention. Makes you want to give him a proper tuning. Edited January 20 by Rain 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheens Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) and the winner is... Edited January 20 by Sheens 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, Sheens said: and the winner is... You've made this guy jealous... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 And possibly given this thread a spin that will land it in the forbidden zone. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Rain said: Roger Waters would rank very near if not at the very top of my personal list. Can't stand that bloody antisemite. I'd sooner listen to Bono babble about politics for hours than having to endure a single minute of Waters' ravings. Interestingly, I had Roger on my initial list but replaced him with someone else... He makes me want to yell "We came here for the music not your opinions!!!" I guess my distinction was more towards those that want everyone to look at and adore them. Roger just wants to force his opinion on everyone. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, craigb said: Interestingly, I had Roger on my initial list but replaced him with someone else... He makes me want to yell "We came here for the music not your opinions!!!" I guess my distinction was more towards those that want everyone to look at and adore them. Roger just wants to force his opinion on everyone. Makes sense, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Please remove Yoko from the list. It's for musicians. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Row Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Ted Nugent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_B. Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Lou Reed There's a vid on youtube by a person who makes and sells fx pedals. Reed expected some for free because he was a "star". Edited because I remembered the story wrong, but I was close. I found the vid from 10 years ago. https://youtu.be/3ZFjVfR9_XQ?si=IBLMPCdYc6M9VVdB There's other reasons too, but that story didn't surprise me in the least. Edited January 21 by Shane_B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStrummerUK Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/20/2024 at 7:47 AM, Rain said: Lars Ulrich. I've always felt that the snare sound on St. Anger was the most accurate musical representation of all that Lars Ulrich is - obnoxious, loud, always in your face begging for attention. Makes you want to give him a proper tuning. This ^^^ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStrummerUK Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 What about Chris Martin off of Coldplay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 1/19/2024 at 2:07 PM, Xoo said: 1 Bono 2 Bono 3 Bono 4 Bono 5 Bono 6 Bono 7 Bono 8 Bono 9 Bono 10 Bono On 1/19/2024 at 2:14 PM, craigb said: Isn't one of him enough? ? It will be if he ever finds what he's looking for ?Bono's washing machine . Kenny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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