As a big fan of the grunge era.....I too never got much into Pearl Jam. That's not to say that they don't have some great songs. They do. It just never clicked with me the way some of the other Seattle grunge bands did.
The Killers. I am clearly hearing something very different than a lot of other people.....because I'm pretty sure that they have.....and might still.....do arena tours. Befuddling.
I simply am not a fan of country music or 80's hair metal.....so I guess for my remaining three I'll go with Guns N Roses, Def Leopard and Van Halen. Once again....I don't hate these bands. I just don't get the draw of the lead vocalist making squealing sounds or the lyrical composition of most of their songs.
I'm right there with ya on 80s hair bands. What has nine arms and sucks?
But I also think 90s grunge is also overrated.
Though I don't think either has aged well. Do people still listen to that stuff? So...accurately rated?
A couple exchanges between my ex-wife and me:
Ex-wife: I love Bon Jovi. It was something my whole family liked growing up.
Me: Oh yeah? That was Cat Stevens for us.
Me: Who did Jump? Was that Van Halen?
Ex-wife: [gives me the most incredulous look I've ever received]
I mean...I was right, but the fact that I even had to ask.