The Resume

(October 6, 1964- )
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska
Birth name was Sidney Matthew Sweet
Alternative rock/power pop singer and guitarist
Recorded the albums 'Inside' (1986), 'Earth' (1989), 'Girlfriend' (1991), 'Altered Beast' (1993), '100% Fun' (1995), 'Blue Sky on Mars' (1997), 'In Reverse' (1999), 'Sunshine Lies' (2008) and 'Modern Art' (2011)
With Susanna Hoffs recorded the albums 'Under the Covers, Vol. 1' (2006) and 'Under the Covers, Vol. 2' (2009)
Appeared in 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' as a member of the band Ming Tea
Composed the theme song for 'Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated'

Why he might be annoying:

After the success of 'Girlfriend,' he noted, 'People say, 'This is your big breakup record - will you still be able to write good songs?' I'm sure I'll be just as depressed at some other point in my life.'
His fear of flying limited his appearances overseas.
He has a tattoo of the anime character Lum Invader.
He said about his lyrics, 'A lot of the time, they are very fill-in-the-blank and I don't know what they mean.'

Why he might not be annoying:

While attending the University of Georgia, he joined the Athens music scene, including performing with Michael Stipe.
He also has a lucrative second career as a potter.
The Onion's A.V. Club called 'Girlfriend' the best power-pop album of the 90s.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Austin Powers [Series]
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 43]
• Diseased Initials
• Fear of Flying - Aviophobic
• I Attended University of Georgia
• I Covered a Beatles Song
• I Covered a Bob Dylan Song
• I Covered a Queen Song
• I Covered a Who Song
• I'm Depressed [Reportedly Manic/Bi-polar]
• Known By a Middle Name
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero II
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Whatever: The 90's Pop & Culture Box'
• Power Pop Artists
• Profiles 33001-33250 (Ranked: 33091)
• Theremin Players
• TV Theme Song Singers

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying