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Nigel Kennedy

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Violinist

The Resume

    (December 28, 1956- )
    Born in Brighton, England, United Kingdom
    Classical musician
    Best known for his recording of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' (1989)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a child prodigy.
    He affects a cockney accent instead of his natural upper-crust one.
    Critic John Drummond called him 'a Liberace for the Nineties.'
    He recorded classical interpretations of Jimi Hendrix and the Doors.
    He continued sporting a spiky haircut after turning 50.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite his flash, other musicians hold his playing in high esteem.
    His version of 'The Four Seasons' is one of the best-selling classical albums of all time.
    He played on several Kate Bush records.
    He said, 'If you're not pushing your technique to its limits with the risk that it just might crumble at any moment, then you're not really doing your job.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 82.35% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 62 Votes: 66.13% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 71.43% Annoying