1. U2
Has there ever been a group as brilliant and massive and derided as U2? They are colossally popular - hence their position on this list - but its almost a national sport to kick them down metaphorical flights of stairs. There can be only one reason - Bono. The ridiculous frontman is a target for critics, fans and band mates alike. A million words have been written about how daft he is, so I wont go into too much depth about why he stops me from fully embracing one of the best bands of the past 30 years. Instead, heres an utterly immature and mercifully brief list of things that Id rather do than be trapped in a lift with the diminutive windbag: Have Chuck Norris catch me defecating in his wifes favourite hat. Whizz down a razor-blade slide into a lemon juice lake. Dress an agitated mountain lion in an ill-fitting sweater. Dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight.
Disagree with any of my choices? It took me years to appreciate the genius of David Bowie and The Specials - do I need to listen to some of these acts again? Are there any acts I could have included, or am I a cloth-eared buffoon? Feel free to chip in on the comments section, or abuse me directly on twitter, @BarryMarshall81.