10 Overly Hated Musicians In Rock History

Towards the end of the '60s, there was a helpless void of the rock world aching for a new version of the Beatles.

In the wake of the British Invasion, the massive influx of newer bands were trying to lay claim to the Fab Four's throne, whether it be the folk-tinged sound of the Animals or the maximum R&B of acts like the Who. Though many people had their respective favorites, you were more than likely given the side-eye if you thought the Monkees were the next musical revolution.

Compared to the Beatles' masterpieces, these guys were thrown together by a record company to look like a knockoff of them, complete with their own TV show and band members who didn't even play on the proper studio albums. As much hate that could be thrown their way though, there's actually some genuine talent at play here behind being a gimmicky act.

Over the years, each member would integrate themselves into the studio to record their albums, even garnering some friendships with some heavyhitters in the music industry. There was no bad blood with the Fabs either, with Mickey Dolenz being in attendance at Abbey Road when the group was recording their landmark track A Day in the Life.

While you can say whatever you want to about how this band was brought into existence, there is some genuine hookiness at work here.