Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?

boy band singing bubble gum pop music for the most part

I couldn't disagree more. And it's fine, we don't need to fall for the same music. 

But, they were so talented, even Ringo, that it's just missing the point. 

To me, George and Paul are in the top 5 of singer-songwriter talents. These guys in their 20s innovated like no one else ever since. Their influence pretty much matches Mozart's and Beethoven's contribution to humanity.

And Paul and George produces albums post Beatles that are timeless and up there.

The Beatles……Just a logical observation, not agreeing one way or the other.

One of the only groups throughout history that can be identified by most people just by hearing their four first names. I would go further and say that in most conversations, mentioning the name ‘Ringo’ would conjure up a Beatles connection.

@sns ,

Your nephew memories reminded me of a local couple who, (going back some decades now) fancied their 8-9 year old son a mini Neil Diamond impersonator. They’d take him to the mall, local fairs and events and, dressed in a small sparkly jumpsuit, he would scream/screech Neil Diamond songs, while mimicking his signature gestures. All the while the kid was caterwauling, his parents were beaming like he was the greatest thing since Elvis, oblivious to how painfully bad the kid was. To this day, I can’t hear a Neil Diamond song without thinking about that kid. I bet the poor guy is still in therapy.

@gdaddy1 

”Bruce Springsteen. He can't sing and he can't play guitar either. I know, I  know everyone loves him. I can't even consider him as a vocalist. Horrible.”

+1 here.  Never understood how he is famous.  
 

I like plenty of “bad” (talking voice/tone) singers who can emote wonderfully or have clever songs — Dylan and W Nelson for example — but Springsteen has zero real emotion and is just not clever.  Just awful.

Maybe Bruce could sing better if he actually opened his mouth...