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Old 09-24-2010, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Matthews, NC
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The first band that come to my mind is both overrated and underrated. This particular band is overrated by their fans but underrated by the general public. I am referring to Rush. I think they are great but not the Gods that their fans make them out to be. On the other hand, the general public probably doesn't give them enough credit.
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Old 09-24-2010, 10:06 AM
 
Location: Richland, Washington
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I think the whole genre of black metal is underrated. It's mostly an underground movement though.

Some overrated bands(in my opinion) would probably be:

Good Charlotte(and any band like them)
Britney Spears
Spice Girls
any boy band
Justin Beiber(I don't understand why he is so popular)
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Old 10-01-2010, 11:43 PM
 
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Underrated would be Huey. When is the last time you heard somebody play a harmonica like that? This was also live and he wasn't even trying that hard because of having to dance at the same time.

YouTube - Huey Lewis and the News - Workin' for a livin'
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Old 10-02-2010, 06:05 PM
 
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Underrated would be Huey. When is the last time you heard somebody play a harmonica like that? This was also live and he wasn't even trying that hard because of having to dance at the same time.

YouTube - Huey Lewis and the News - Workin' for a livin'
I'll agree with you there. I used to see him some before his breakout album...they're good.
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Old 10-02-2010, 06:53 PM
 
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I think he was in a class all by himself. No one after him really tried to duplicate this smooth flowing and likable style. Most of the best stuff was recorded in the 80's and is still heavily played on classic rock and easy listening radio stations across the Country. Who wouldn't like this stuff? From the elderly to the kids!

YouTube - HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS - The Power Of Love (with lyrics)
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:15 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I think he was in a class all by himself. No one after him really tried to duplicate this smooth flowing and likable style. Most of the best stuff was recorded in the 80's and is still heavily played on classic rock and easy listening radio stations across the Country. Who wouldn't like this stuff? From the elderly to the kids!

YouTube - HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS - The Power Of Love (with lyrics)
It's impossible for me to hear this song without thinking about "Back to the Future." Likewise, I can't hear "Hip to Be Square" without thinking about "American Psycho."
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Old 10-04-2010, 07:59 AM
 
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It's impossible for me to hear this song without thinking about "Back to the Future." Likewise, I can't hear "Hip to Be Square" without thinking about "American Psycho."
It's impossible for me to hear "I Want a New Drug" without thinking of Jeff Foxworthy.

I saw him in Buckhead (suburb of Atlanta) before he hit it big, before his "You might be a redneck if..." stuff. Foxworthy did a song set to the tune of "I Want a New Drug" when that song was popular, except is was "I want a new truck. I want one that's blue. One that'll go real fast, run on reg'lar fuel."

Sorry for the thread drift...
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Old 10-04-2010, 09:48 AM
 
Location: Whiteville Tennessee
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Overrated--
NSync
Backstreet Boys
Lionel Richie
Madonna
Underrated--
BiggieSmalls
Long John Baldry
Alexis Corner
Doc Watson
Billy Vera and the Beaters
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Old 10-04-2010, 02:45 PM
 
Location: United States
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U2
Lady Gaga
Nickelback

Those 3 still have me wondering how they got so big. Nothing attractive about any of them, but the masses say differently.
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Old 10-06-2010, 09:14 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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U2
Lady Gaga
Nickelback

Those 3 still have me wondering how they got so big. Nothing attractive about any of them, but the masses say differently.
U2 is okay (I can't stand Bono's persona, though), but the other two artists you listed are pure garbage, so I'll agree with those choices.
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