Popular singers whose voice just grates

There are a few very successful singers that I really cannot stand to hear their voices. The sound just grates horribly. I wondered if anyone else has sensory problems with singers who appeal to many people.

My top aural horrors are: Janis Joplin, Rod Stewart, Liam Gallagher and Morrissey.

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  • Billy Corgan was the voice I could never stand. Some Smashing Pumpkins music appealed to me in the 90's (I certainly preferred them to Nirvana) but I really struggled to get past his voice. It bothers me less these days. Rod Stewart's voice I hate too but I also think his music is crap so that one doesn't matter so much. Oh, and Eddie Vedder - horrible voice (or style of singing).

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  • Billy Corgan was the voice I could never stand. Some Smashing Pumpkins music appealed to me in the 90's (I certainly preferred them to Nirvana) but I really struggled to get past his voice. It bothers me less these days. Rod Stewart's voice I hate too but I also think his music is crap so that one doesn't matter so much. Oh, and Eddie Vedder - horrible voice (or style of singing).

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