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The Resume

    (1964-1973)
    Formed in Los Angeles, California
    Members included:
    Gene Clark
    Michael Clarke
    David Crosby
    Chris Hillman
    Roger (Jim) McGuinn
    Gram Parsons
    Clarence White
    Songs include 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' 'Turn! Turn! Turn!,' 'Eight Miles High,' 'I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better' and 'My Back Pages'

Why they might be annoying:

    They had several lineup changes.
    They were originally known as the 'Beefeaters.'
    Their two biggest hits were cover songs; 'Mr Tambourine Man (Bob Dylan)' and 'Turn! Turn! Turn! (Pete Seeger).'
    'Eight Miles High' was banned by some radio stations for drug imagery.
    Gene Clark left the group partly due to his fear of flying.
    Band members fought over naming rights years after disbanding.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They successfully blended folk and rock music.
    They pioneered psychedelic and country rock.
    They were compared to artists such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan.
    They are credited for introducing the 12-string jangle to rock music.
    They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1991).

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 68 Votes: 69.12% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 139 Votes: 41.73% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 77 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 175 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 128 Votes: 46.09% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 133 Votes: 45.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 36 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 32 Votes: 28.12% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 245 Votes: 56.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 106 Votes: 75.47% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 53 Votes: 45.28% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 41 Votes: 36.59% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 85 Votes: 48.24% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 92 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 89 Votes: 46.07% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 66 Votes: 37.88% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 36.51% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 144 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 208 Votes: 42.79% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 388 Votes: 43.04% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 267 Votes: 42.32% Annoying