At 82, Paul McCartney Names The Six Bands He Hated the Most

It’s not often Paul McCartney uses the word “hate.” But at 82, the music legend decided to lift the curtain on a subject fans never thought he’d speak about: the six bands he could never stand — and why. In a candid interview that’s already making waves, McCartney didn’t hold back when reflecting on the acts that rubbed him the wrong way during his decades-long career.

1. Oasis — “Too Much Ego, Not Enough Depth”

McCartney didn’t mince words when asked about Oasis. While he once praised their early energy, Paul admitted he grew tired of the Gallagher brothers’ constant Beatles comparisons.

“They said they were bigger than us, better than us. It just felt lazy,” he said. “Imitating is one thing, but arrogance without substance doesn’t sit well with me.”

2. The Sex Pistols — “They Just Wanted a Reaction”

Though the punk movement reshaped music in the ’70s, McCartney confessed that The Sex Pistols never earned his respect.

“They weren’t playing music, they were provoking for the sake of it,” he said. “I get rebellion, but not when it lacks heart.”

3. Grand Funk Railroad — “Loud, But Empty”

This American rock band once outsold The Beatles at Shea Stadium, but that didn’t impress Paul.

“I remember hearing them and thinking, ‘Where’s the soul?’ They had the noise, the power, but it didn’t move me,” McCartney said. “It was all surface.”

4. Ted Nugent — “Style Over Substance”

When asked about rockers whose politics and personas overshadowed their music, Paul pointed to Ted Nugent.

“I tried to listen, but it always felt like more noise than message,” he said. “It was music designed to shout, not sing.”

5. KISS — “Too Much Theater”

While McCartney has always embraced innovation and showmanship, he admitted KISS was one band he could never get into.

“It was more makeup than melody,” he quipped. “I’m sure they’re lovely blokes, but I never got past the act.”

6. Insane Clown Posse — “What Even Is This?”

In a moment that made the interviewer laugh, Paul revealed he once accidentally heard an Insane Clown Posse song.

“I didn’t know whether to laugh or turn it off. I chose both,” he said. “Not everything has to be high art, but some things are just… noise.”

A Final Reflection from Paul

Despite listing six bands he admittedly couldn’t stand, Paul McCartney made one thing clear: music is still a personal journey.

“Even if I didn’t like them, someone else probably did. That’s the beauty of it,” he said. “But if you’re asking me what I never played in my car — now you know.”

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