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Marshall Crenshaw

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Musician

The Resume

    (November 11, 1953- )
    Born in Detroit, Michigan
    Recorded the albums 'Marshall Crenshaw,' 'Field Day,' 'Downtown,' 'Mary Jean & 9 Others,' 'Good Evening,' 'Life's Too Short,' 'Miracle of Science,' '#447,' 'What's In The Bag?' and 'Jaggedland'
    Had a top-40 hit with 'Someday, Someway'
    Wrote the book 'Hollywood Rock: A Guide to Rock 'n' Roll in the Movies'
    Appeared in an episode of ' Adventures of Pete and Pete' and the movie 'La Bamba'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a one-hit wonder.
    Despite critical acclaim and having a dedicated following, he had little success.
    He was insecure about his height and would only hire musicians who were shorter than him for his band.
    He has been accused of being a Buddy Holly wannabe.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He admits to being influenced by Buddy Holly, and even played Holly in the movie 'La Bamba.'
    He is an incredibly underrated musician and songwriter.
    'The New Yorker' magazine called him '...one of the finest songwriters of his age - or, for that matter, any age.'
    He combines elements of several different music genres with rock, giving him a unique sound.
    He has a cult following.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 32 Votes: 18.75% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying