12 Artists You Have To Respect, Even If You Don’t Like Them
For the most part, rock stars are not rays of sunshine. The desires that draw one to a life onstage screaming in front of thousands of fans usually attract a thornier breed of human, primarily outspoken iconoclasts who love to rile folks up. Maybe that’s why there are plenty of rock stars who draw haters like flies with their presences or personas alone, instant anti-fans who will overlook their accomplishments on the basis of gut reaction. Even if you respect someone’s contributions to music, that doesn’t mean you have to like them. But that road goes both ways. There are just some rock musicians whose hard work and attitude deserve your respect, even if they rub you the wrong way. These people have shown a certain level of diligence, creative prowess, and strength ...