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February 14, 2007

The Ugliest Musicians Ever

Tonight is the night for love, but if you don't have someone to hold and feel like lashing out at rock stars, this one's for you. Blogcritics named their choices for "Ugliest Musicans Ever." Feast your eyes:

12. Journey
11. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
10. Gwar
09. Haterush
08. Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
07. Madonna
06. Jim Skafish (Skafish)
05. Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
04. Lemmy (Motörhead)
03. Gene Simmons (Kiss)
02. G.G. Allin
01. Shane MacGowan (The Pogues)

Feel free to argue #1. But you better have a strong case.

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All these years I've been masturbating to the 7th ugliest musician ever? Yeah, that makes Valentine's Day better.

Posted by: pokey at 02/14/07 6:39 PM | Reply
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Madonna? Is there another one I don't know of? With her inclusion they obviously aren't asking to be taken seriously.

Posted by: Dirk at 02/14/07 6:48 PM | Reply
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badfinger should be on the list. ever see these guys?

http://www.memorabletv.com/images/badfinger.gif

Posted by: Eugene at 02/14/07 6:50 PM | Reply
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lazy eyes does not ugly make.

now Ric Ocasek. thats ugly.

Posted by: Goon at 02/14/07 6:52 PM | Reply
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But Ric Ocasek has such raw animal magnetism! However, Thom Yorke is indeed quite sexy, but otherwise this is a decent list. Mark E. Smith probably should place in the top 10, though.

Posted by: raoul duke at 02/14/07 6:59 PM | Reply
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Uh, what about Lemmy from Motorhead? If I woke up next to that mole, I'd probably have to gouge my eyes out.

And srsly, Madonna?

Posted by: 0rko at 02/14/07 7:19 PM | Reply
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thom yorke is kinda cute in that mousey english way... more so with glasses on.

Posted by: pearl at 02/14/07 7:21 PM | Reply
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Oh. So Lemmy's already on it. Please excuse my lameness, thanks.

...But still, he should be #1.

Yeah, that's what I meant...


Posted by: 0rko at 02/14/07 7:22 PM | Reply
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Keith Richards #1??

Posted by: Hmmm... at 02/14/07 7:22 PM | Reply
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i love that madonna rates higher than gwar.

Posted by: jill at 02/14/07 7:22 PM | Reply
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What about ACDC? Ive always thought they were one of the ugliest bands out there.
They all look like Ogres.

Posted by: Morgan at 02/14/07 7:45 PM | Reply
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Warren Haynes. Easy.

Posted by: Calder at 02/14/07 7:48 PM | Reply
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The guitar player from Coldplay. Ha ha ha

Posted by: No you're ugly at 02/14/07 7:53 PM | Reply
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I know Madonna is past her prime and a total bitch, but she doesn't look bad for someone of her age. Or at least she did at Coachella.

Roger Waters just looks like a regular old guy, rather benign.

Shane MacGowan...Jesus Christ. Does that guy even have any teeth left? Disgusting.

Michael Jackson and Keith Richards should definitely be on this list. And how about that girl from The Decemberists. Not Petra Hayden, but the other one. 50 Cent is pretty ugly too.

Fergie is definitely the ugliest pop star ever.

Posted by: famous pr0nstar at 02/14/07 7:57 PM | Reply
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The Ramones????? How is this not at the top of the list??

Posted by: Doug at 02/14/07 8:03 PM | Reply
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patti smith is ugly as all hell. Brilliant and sexy, but not because of her looks.

Posted by: steffwood at 02/14/07 8:15 PM | Reply
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Not only is Shane McGowan the ugliest musician ever, he's easily the ugliest man alive.

any takers?

Posted by: Brendan at 02/14/07 8:17 PM | Reply
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Richard Fucking Ashcroft.

Posted by: gary at 02/14/07 8:20 PM | Reply
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FERGIE!!!

Posted by: janea at 02/14/07 8:20 PM | Reply
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Thom Yorke no way!

FERGIE is the ugliest of ugly. I bet she just blames it on the meth.

Posted by: Alia at 02/14/07 8:33 PM | Reply
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Quality choice for #1. Madonna's inclusion makes perfect sense. You probably think Paris Hilton is attractive too.

And all you Yorke lovers, let's get real. Personality and musicianship can go a long way but ugly is still ugly even if they're holding a guitar.

PS. Sorry about that Paris Hilton comment. That was pretty mean. I know you think she's scary.

Posted by: Yar at 02/14/07 8:37 PM | Reply
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I agree with Doug. Joey Ramone takes the ugly cake.

Posted by: NLG at 02/14/07 8:43 PM | Reply
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i always thought GEDDY LEE was not a cute guy....

and what about the voice?

Posted by: maya lucia at 02/14/07 8:51 PM | Reply
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agreed on Patti Smith. She is ridiculously ugly and could pass for a man. An ugly man.

Posted by: matt at 02/14/07 9:23 PM | Reply
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Geddy may not be pretty, but the voice rulz, and so does RUSH! Also, Shane MacGowan looks like Peter Jackson vs. Deliverance.

Posted by: Justin at 02/14/07 9:23 PM | Reply
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agreed on Patti Smith. She is ridiculously ugly and could pass for a man. An ugly man.

Posted by: m7890 at 02/14/07 9:25 PM | Reply
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Thom Yorke looks like a one eyed possum. That man is hideous, but yeah, Shane MacGowan takes the cake. Not even sure I could be in the same room with that guy.
But Madonna? Now she's not looking too hot lately, but at one time she was incredibly hot and sexy...her face has never been her best feature, but she more than overcame that with her body and general sexuality. But she's certainly not ugly by any stretch of the imagination.

Posted by: Stephen at 02/14/07 9:33 PM | Reply
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Madonna? Im sorry but even with multiple face lifts, boob jobs, lights, makeup and photo retouch there are a TON of musicians that couldnt look like this.

http://www.drownedmadonna.com/images/2007/hm/hq/01.jpg

They arent stupid for including Madonna in the top ten. Thats funny. They are stupid for not including the most obvious individual on this planet, dare I say universe.

Michael Jackson

Posted by: Toto at 02/14/07 9:43 PM | Reply
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I agree with the guitar player from Coldplay. My God he is hideous!

Posted by: Julie at 02/14/07 10:22 PM | Reply
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ummmm alex van halen aint that ugly i think you should replace him with edward van halen

Posted by: aric at 02/14/07 10:22 PM | Reply
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thom yorke is fucking hawt. Hawtt.

Posted by: doggie at 02/14/07 10:25 PM | Reply
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Geddy Lee. What's 'haterush'?

Posted by: Evan at 02/14/07 10:33 PM | Reply
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Dio.

Posted by: michele at 02/14/07 10:35 PM | Reply
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Where the fuck is Chad Kroeger from Nickelback? He's won a few Ugliest Man In Rock titles, and it's convenient that his music blows too.

Posted by: G3K at 02/14/07 10:40 PM | Reply
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Not to quote Dr. David Thorpe, but Thom Yorke does look like Axl Rose on AIDS.

Posted by: Finchmeister at 02/14/07 11:11 PM | Reply
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where's the actual LIST? i want to see what they had to say about them all.

Posted by: Nathan at 02/14/07 11:13 PM | Reply
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I think Roger Waters actually looks better as an old man than he did 30 years ago. Also, I dunno why, but I've always thought that he kinda looks like Richard Gere. Which of course doesn't make any sense since Richard Gere is usually regarded as an attractive fella.

Posted by: Moses at 02/14/07 11:18 PM | Reply
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If you consider Fergie a rock star, i would definitely say her. I do feel sorry for her cause I heard her b/f is an abusive jerk. I need to buy him this t-shirt: http://teesmybody.com/funny-t-shirt/cobra-commander-t-shirt.php

Posted by: Bob's Wafflesbb at 02/14/07 11:24 PM | Reply
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MADONNA?!?! Come on now. That's just being bitter to the point of ignorance.

Also, can i nominate Regine from The Arcade Fire? SHE SCARES ME SO MUCH

Posted by: Elliot at 02/14/07 11:28 PM | Reply
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John Mayer! even more now that he has the long hair.
master p, if he can be called a musician.
lil' jon
death cab for cutie.

Posted by: judgemental at 02/14/07 11:31 PM | Reply
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what about lyle lovett? and that guy from Fastball!

Posted by: ag at 02/14/07 11:36 PM | Reply
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how come nobody mentioned donald fagen from steely dan?

Posted by: kyle at 02/14/07 11:54 PM | Reply
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I vote for Eric "Hungry Eyes" Carmen: http://www.marstalent.com/pics/bio_eric_carmen.jpg

Posted by: ballardian at 02/15/07 12:27 AM | Reply
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avail

Posted by: darin at 02/15/07 12:29 AM | Reply
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MADONNA!!!????????
W
T
F
...i hate everyone.

Posted by: ChiGramNerds at 02/15/07 12:30 AM | Reply
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Mark E. Smith of The Fall needs to be on that list somewhere.

Posted by: brendan at 02/15/07 12:43 AM | Reply
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COHEED AND CAMBRIA HANDS DOWN.

Posted by: Chad Felix at 02/15/07 2:01 AM | Reply
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Nicholas Harmer from Death Cab, if only for that haircut.

Posted by: corey at 02/15/07 2:06 AM | Reply
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Michael Jackson!

Posted by: Latoya at 02/15/07 2:09 AM | Reply
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so i'm guessing we're using the term "musician" rather liberally here.

Posted by: frankie at 02/15/07 2:54 AM | Reply
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What about the conspicuously not-attractive member of the Bangles?

Posted by: whatlofi at 02/15/07 3:33 AM | Reply
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I feel bad I said that now. It can't be easy for her. Sorry Debbi/Vicki.

Posted by: whatlofi at 02/15/07 3:35 AM | Reply
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when stereogum ever going to release a list of their own (that isn't a year-end best of)

Posted by: nick at 02/15/07 3:51 AM | Reply
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What on earth is Madonna doing on this list? I saw her name and barely bothered reading the rest as it's obviously a waste of time. Who are they trying to kid?

Posted by: John at 02/15/07 4:28 AM | Reply
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I have been in a room with Shane McGowan. He owns a pub in London, and if you've ever seen him at 11 o clock on a Monday night totally off his face, it is a very very scary encounter with serious ugliness.

Posted by: lewdikris at 02/15/07 6:58 AM | Reply
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Where is Pete Townshend? He bears a strong resemblance to the #1 spot.

Posted by: Bzil at 02/15/07 7:52 AM | Reply
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There is no arguing with #1. I could see Tom Waits on that list. If it weren't for George Harrison the Traveling Wilburys could have made it. Blue Oyster Cult would be a nice inclusion. I definitely agree that the woman with no chin from The Decemberists should be on the list.

Posted by: Adam at 02/15/07 9:24 AM | Reply
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Camera Obscura:

http://www.erasingclouds.com/images/wk1706camera.jpg

Posted by: Tony G at 02/15/07 9:30 AM | Reply
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Axl Rose and Ted Nugent repulse me.

Posted by: bryce at 02/15/07 9:38 AM | Reply
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whoever said 50 cent is ugly is a retard. madonna should not be this list at all either. 50 cent bangs like 200 girls a week guy. how many have you banged in your life?????

Posted by: joe at 02/15/07 10:14 AM | Reply
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Chad Kroeger from Nickleback. And bonus points for being Canadian! (Just kidding, Canadians. Love that Labatt's Blue!)

Posted by: the management at 02/15/07 10:17 AM | Reply
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What about Rod Stewart? He's has the worst haircut in music for the last 30 years.

Posted by: Jake at 02/15/07 10:28 AM | Reply
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I 100% agree with your choice to put Madonna on this list. An absolute Hag!

50 cent?! Could he be any more lame/ugly? And this is for Musicians!!! He would be #1 IF he could be considered a Musician.
As for Joe's statement...
"50 cent bangs like 200 girls a week guy."

If they make a list of no talent fools who pay hood rats for sex; And the least intelligent "music" fans...
I'm sure you and "Fidy" will top the list.

Posted by: JasonMD at 02/15/07 10:29 AM | Reply
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Madonna?! She's not ugly. You suck!!!

Posted by: Tom at 02/15/07 10:37 AM | Reply
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Mark E. Smith of The Fall needs to be on that list somewhere.

THANK YOU

he was kind of a babe in his youth, but my god look at him now. almost gives macgowan a run for his money. almost.

Posted by: w at 02/15/07 10:42 AM | Reply
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I long ago discovered that Molly Hatchet were one of the ugliest bands ever. Somehow, they've kept it a secret from the world:

Posted by: jed2 at 02/15/07 10:49 AM | Reply
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Guided By Voices has run out some dog-ugly lineups. How 'bout KISS without the makeup?

Posted by: frankenslade at 02/15/07 10:53 AM | Reply
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I would most certainly say Madonna is not the ugliest musician...after all, don't you actually have to be a musician to qualify?

That aside, she certainly doesn't belong on this list, though the simple truth is she's NEVER been pretty to start with (and honestly, does the guy who posted that heavily airbrushed photo of her really think she looks 'natural'?). Just skanky. Which some find attractive. To each their own.

And Alex Van Halen? Apparently someone forgot to look at Eddie, who now looks like he's been in some kind of industrial dehydration accident. I feel I should nominate Deborah Harry, who's looked like a train wreck for about 20 years now.

Posted by: Sean at 02/15/07 11:10 AM | Reply
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Keith Richarda and Tom Petty aren't on this list?

Posted by: Memememe at 02/15/07 11:15 AM | Reply
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if they dont retract that list to add dee snider and ted nugent, university sociologists everywhere will have to reconsider their theories on human attraction.

Posted by: jb at 02/15/07 11:29 AM | Reply
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this list is racist... jay z, biz markie and Flaava flaaav can easily replace madge on that list

Posted by: marsh at 02/15/07 11:53 AM | Reply
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Definitely Flaava flaaav!! but again... this is for musicians.

Posted by: JasonMD at 02/15/07 12:03 PM | Reply
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ahhahha, madonna--true that, true that!

Posted by: erg at 02/15/07 12:13 PM | Reply
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Thom Yorke isnt ugly at all! haha he is a sexy ball of talent! im sorry... im the biggest radiohead fan ever..

Posted by: Taryn at 02/15/07 12:21 PM | Reply
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Two words: Pete. Doherty

Posted by: JK at 02/15/07 12:46 PM | Reply
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stevie fuckin ray vaughan, obviously

Posted by: chris at 02/15/07 12:47 PM | Reply
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what about Poison? I know, Brett Michaels, blah blah blah... but come on, the combination of CC Deville and Rikki Rockett? Those are some overbaked, ugly motherfuckers.

and you know, the way Shane MacGowan is ugly? It's sort of endearing...

Posted by: branny at 02/15/07 1:05 PM | Reply
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this was actually done 18 months ago... (I contributed G.G. Allin) weird that it's only now getting traction. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/08/17/092316.php

Posted by: drake at 02/15/07 1:18 PM | Reply
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Here was my argument for GG Allin:
http://drakelelane.blogspot.com/2005/08/too-ugly-for-this-world.html

Posted by: drake at 02/15/07 1:23 PM | Reply
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How about what's her name from Concrete Blond?

Posted by: stroker at 02/15/07 1:36 PM | Reply
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No way I'm the first person here to say Tom Petty should be on that list, and is a strong candidate for number one. He's truly a one of a kind fugly bastard.
I mean, half the people in Ireland look like that other guy anyway, at least based on my Dickensian stereotypes.

Posted by: Michael at 02/15/07 2:17 PM | Reply
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Oh, you mean Mick Mars?

Posted by: theatre of plain at 02/15/07 2:18 PM | Reply
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oh, and when you look like Thom Yorke, you almost have to be in a rock band, because there's almost no chance of you ever getting laid otherwise.

if girls don't just think you're ugly, they'll think you're mentally handicapped with that weird eye thing going on.

Posted by: Michael at 02/15/07 2:20 PM | Reply
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GG Allen wasnt ugly, he was just covered in blood and shit and scabs most of the time.

And what about wesley willis??

Posted by: common robsgrrica at 02/15/07 2:28 PM | Reply
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Underoath is one ugly band.

Posted by: Gina at 02/15/07 3:10 PM | Reply
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Grammy and Oscar winner, Randy Newman. Then again, what suck more, his fat face or his music?

Posted by: shallowHal at 02/15/07 3:34 PM | Reply
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is shane mcgowan the lead singer? if so, how does he sing with only two teeth?

Posted by: sunnydlita at 02/15/07 6:31 PM | Reply
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Did we forget about The Scorpions already?

Posted by: Seth at 02/15/07 8:40 PM | Reply
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i have to disagree with the camera obscura comment above!

Posted by: janea at 02/15/07 8:44 PM | Reply
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chet baker should be on there for going from handsomest guy in town to scare the unband off the booze truck ugly

Posted by: flappppppppa at 02/15/07 10:01 PM | Reply
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this list is stupid. madonna is nowhere near ugly. roger water has always been and always will be beautiful. whoever wrote is is borderline retarded.

Posted by: blah at 02/15/07 11:28 PM | Reply
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what about all the guys of fall out boy?
they've got to make it somewhere on the ugliest msucians (and i use the term musicians lightly) list.

don't most modern "rock" bands look like revenge of the nerds or something?

Posted by: loretta at 02/16/07 1:52 AM | Reply
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Picture Chad Kroeger without the Jesus hair and goatee. Scream in horror.

Posted by: Hasief at 02/16/07 2:25 AM | Reply
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Madonna is absolutely not ugly. She has accomplished some amazing things, and looks outstanding for her age! When was the last time you saw someone of her age look that good?

Posted by: Risque at 02/16/07 3:41 AM | Reply
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All I can say is "woo"

Posted by: Jeannie at 02/16/07 12:16 PM | Reply
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