In your opinion, who is/was the most overrated singer/band ever?

Madonna was one that came to mind. Cher in her later years was another. The woman spent $11,000 on an outfit that consisted of fish nets and black electrical tape. Come on. I could have made that outfit for $10. No wonder her son turned out gay. Look at Cher! I'd be upset too if my 50 year old mother walked around stage wearing a fish net and black electrical tape. The video I'm talking about is "Turn Back Time." Also, pretty much anyone who has been on or won American Idol. Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are about the only two who don't fit in that category, but both girls have their moments where they do fit. Carrie's song, "Before He Cheats" belongs in that category. I'm getting sick of hearing it.

Tila Tequila. I absolutely hate her. She's a men's magazine model/singer, but her music is seriously terrible.

I agree with you about Madonna, in fact I believe I heard she is one of those singers they had to "doctor" up her voice all the time. I would have to say Prince. I never really liked his voice and his movie Purple rain and the song what just silly.

I personally like Madonna...at least her older stuff from the 80's and 90's. My mom never cared for her until she heard Madonna sing in the movie Evita and then her opinion changed about Madonna...at least about her ability to sing anyway. :P Please be nice, but I personally would have to say Prince. I've recently heard some of his old music from the 80's and his voice makes me laugh, it is THAT bad! LOL I remember hearing one of his songs a few weeks ago and even though I sang along with it in the car I couldn't help but laugh when I'd take a break to hear him sing. Next time you hear some of his music, just listen to his voice and you'll know what I mean! :P LOL

backstreet boys

destiny's child!

i hope the eternal band should be the beatles....ofcourse they are unbeatable all time in all respect...no comparison should be madewith them..they are ear shoothering and the variety of their songs was always innovaive ...

i my opinon there is one singer and his name is Banny A who is overrated in our india . even his voice is not too good. but still he finds the how to be popular.

Definitely Jet. I believe their music is washed up 70s rock and really not that fantastic compared to all the success they've had. Are You Gonna Be My Girl is clearly a rip off of Lust for Life by Iggy Pop. The sooner these trend followers fade away into obscurity the better! and I'm sick and tired of them being at every Australian musical festival there is too.

Michael Jackson, Nickleback and Avril Lavigne. *LOL* Pretty sad that a Canadian mentioned 2 Canadian artists, huh?

There are so many overrated ones out there, but the one that I'm thinking of now is Barry Manilow, probably because there's a commercial running now where He's recorded a Christmas song cd that is being given away for some kind of promotion.

Hi AmbiePam:) Wow i cannot remeber her name.She won American idol a couple years back,oh yes!!Kelly Clarkson.I dont know why but i cannot stand her for some reason,theres just something about her when i see her sing her heart out,always depressing songs and such, sorry:( Peanutjar:)

Michael Jackson. No contest. I think everybody just forgot about him (easy to do, musically anyway) and that's why no one put him here yet. He's a physical and psychological wreck, and I could never understand what people saw in his music at all. What the hell was there to idolize???

It's hard to pick just one, but the first thing I thought of was the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger is about the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Their music is fine, but not worth all the hype. Just about every countdown I've seen on VH1, whether it's greatest band, best frontman, best rock n roll song, they are at or near the top. The Stones are good, but they're not the Best Thing Ever. Why don't people start recognizing what other bands have contributed?

You have to be kidding... Madonna is the greatest singer and entertainer of the past 20 years. This business is not about voice. It is about having the "X Factor" as they said in American Idol. People keep ignoring this. Madonna is 49 years old and makes 40 million a year. Show me a 49 year old... male or female... who makes that kind of money. I'll make it easy on you... show me any singer of any age who make that kind of money. You don't make 40 million a year by being overrated. People vote with their wallet. We have seen singers winning on Australian Idol because they had a great voice... but they could not sell their first CD because they did not had the X Factor. They are plenty of singers who are overrated... but I could not commun on them... as I don't listen to them. It is also a personal choice of the style of music you like... and you are the prove of this by not liking Madonna. After watching Madonna "Confession Tour 2006"... all I can say is that Madonna shows the rest how it is done. She is a professional who re-invent herself every decade in order to stay at the top of her profession. That is how you become a legend in this business. Take Fleetwood Mac. Big name... They started in the sixties and were very ordinary. In 1975... they came up with a new sound and had five great albums between 1975 and 1980. And it was over. They went back to sing some ordinary stuff. So yes... they were great between 75 and 80. But if you look at their 30 years career... their name is way over rated.

I don't like Nelly Furtado now. Her earlier songs were way better than the current ones. Now she is no different than Fergie but the thing is I don't see anything different from Fergie's songs back then and now so at least Fergie is more consistent than her and voice-wise stronger than Nelly. I like some of Madonna's songs like This used to be my playground, You must love me and Take a bow. Her voice is nothing like Celine Dion, but still better than Nelly.

Kanye west and p diddy,,,why because they sample others people music like crazy...and they take the credit.

Mariah Carrey by far. She thinks she is pretty, she is not.Personal opinion, she is like a cow that tries to wear hot panties.She is still a cow even with them :). Her voice isnt good either.It reminds me of how female cats sound when searching for a mate.Her songs...hmm...even for a pop fan they are just average.Much better pop songs out there, so what is left? Nothing.Just too overrated :)

according to me beatles are a very good singers and had been rated very good too.i have seen em getting in on mtv awards many times too.

Definitely 50cent. He has no real talent as a rapper and relies solely on controversy. His producer/s and the beef he has with ja rule and others is what got him where he is now. If there is any real talent he has inside its hustling and risk taking.