They aren't overrated musicians because nobody ever gives them credit for being good musicians. They just say something like "well the beatles had a big influence" and that's about it. Most people don't give them credit for their music.. they give them credit for their legend. They are good musicians, and they are amazing songwriters.
Paul is an underrated bassist
George is a very underrated guitarist
Ringo honestly isn't as bad as people say he is, but he is by no means unique or great; George Martin really hated him, that could have held him back a little.
Lennon was a competent rhythm guitarist - but to say that they are one of the best musically? No. I think you might be referring to a 'best bands' top 100 list.
Originally posted by Afro Cheese
I'd like to actually see the list... you know which one it is? And I meant they aren't overrated musicians by the general public.. when it comes to music critics I could see them being considered overrated. But a lot of people seem to think they aren't even good musicians... they are.
They pass. I mean I hold musicians to a different standard. When you do just enough to pass, and they did for the most part (especially Ringo), then you are mediocre. The Stones drummer is good. Matt Cameron (pearl jam) he's good.
Lets see:
1: The beatles are one of the best bands ever, if not the best. Most influential, more innovate, more talent together, etc. The Beatles and Elvis Presley were the people who break the rules and bring new forms of music and start the road for another bands and musics. Many bands like the stones, queen , the who, the doors or pink floyd wouldnt be the same without the beatles, they were the start of all. Same with Elvis. To post that they were overrated is clearly ignorant and without music culture.
2: Paul was a very underrated bassist, yes. George was a very underrated guitarrist, yeah. John was a good guitarrist, ok. But Ringo was a good drummer too, he hadnt the same talent than the other three, but he was good. To say that Ringo was bad is stupid and ignorant in music. Paul is one of the most complete music artists that i have ever seen. John was one of the best composer of all time. George was one of the most talented music artist in story.
To resume it, to say that the beatles were overrated is clearly nonsense.
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
"To say that Ringo was bad is stupid and ignorant in music"I love The Beatles but I think to claim they are the best band in the world ever with the most talent together is more ignorant than saying Ringo is bad.
-AC