11 musicians you should never see live, according to fans and critics
There's nothing quite like a live performance. The fun of buying the tickets, the excitement of the days leading up, and the thrill of seeing your favorite musical artist in real life are all elements necessary for an unforgettable night. But unfortunately, some performers just don't deliver as you would like them to.
We rounded up a list of musical acts that many say you should stick to listening to on the radio.
Lana Del Rey has a bad track record for live performances.
Lana Del Rey's infamous performance on "Saturday Night Live" in 2012, which was both awkward and pitchy, according to the Cheat Sheet, tops almost all worst live performance lists.
On tour, she may show some improvements, but her performance is still underwhelming, according to Alissa Musto, singer/songwriter, and professional musician.
"The band was good. She was good. The songs were good. However, I kept waiting for that big moment that never came," Musto told INSIDER.
To make matters worse, Lana's fans were the real topper, Musto added. Most of the time, all you could hear are 16-year-olds chanting 'We love you, Lana' at the top of their lungs. Lana is definitely a talented songwriter, but she makes for a better recording artist.
Miley Cyrus has proven she has a great voice, but her bizarre dancing can throw people off.
Over the years, we've watched the former Hannah Montana superstar put on a few unforgettable performances — and not in a good way. From her pole dance at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards to twerking with Robin Thicke at the 2013 VMAs, she's completely transformed as an artist before the eyes of her young fans.
According to The Guardian, her 2015 stadium show in Chicago was as equally-disappointing as her previous award show performances. Not only did Cyrus forget her lyrics, but the band sounded unrehearsed, there were awkward lulls between songs, and to top it off, Miley sported a butter stick costume at one point.
The New Yorker, however, claims that "The Voice" judge is turning around, so hopefully, that means her shows will too.
Selena Gomez has struggled to hit the high notes during her concerts.
The 25-year-old sticks to mostly whispering in her hit singles, but unfortunately for her live performances, this is not always the case. On "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" back in 2015, Gomez took to the stage and struggled to hit the high notes in "Same Old Love," according to Clevver.
Kesha was named the "worst act of all time" on "SNL" by critics,
The singing sensation was in the spotlight for sometime back in 2010. She ended up landing a slot on "Saturday Night Live" and was branded the new "worst act of all time," according to The Cheat Sheet.
Performing her hit "Tik Tok," the performance plummeted with gaudy, glowing costumes, weird dance moves, and a moment in which Ke$ha asked the audience, "Does anyone ever stop to think that maybe we are the aliens?
It wasn’t too long after this performance that she took a five-year period of silence. The popstar released a killer comeback album entitled “Rainbow” in 2017 and has since received a ton of support. This may mean she's off this list soon.
Fans criticize Katy Perry's vocals for falling flat in concert.
The Grammy-nominated performer has had a few performances that weren't quite as slick as her hit albums. Her 2013 VMA performance fell flat — literally — after someone leaked the live mic feed of her rendition of "Roar," giving a performance that was all but stable.
Her 2017 Grammy performance echoed this and fans shamed her act after the live-mic feed was leaked from the event on the internet, according to Clevver.
People argue that the Black Eyed Peas were some of the worst Super Bowl halftime show performers ever.
The band was forever stamped by their 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that was highly criticized for being boring and just plain bad. According to Rolling Stone, it is ranked as the worst halftime show of all time for the light-up robot costumes, the Slash duet, and their cover of "I've Had the Time of My Life."
And according to Clevver, other live performances by the Black Eyed Peas aren't much better.
Death Cab for Cutie may play your favorite singles, but people say their show will put you to sleep.
Though it started as a one-man band, Ben Gibbard decided to expand his project by adding band members when he signed a record deal with Barsuk Records, thus forming "Death Cab for Cutie" as we know it today. But even with a full band, his live performances remain thin, according to LA Weekly.
Sure, he'll sing your favorite songs including "I Will Follow You into the Dark" and "Soul Meets Body," but it also may be at the cost of watching an awkward Ben Gibbard stumble through his setlist.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have had a few flops when it comes to live performances.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been around for three decades so it's likely, whether you like it or not, their music is forever ingrained in your head. But despite their ability to crank out hit after hit, their live shows have seen their fair share of flops.
On their 1992 "SNL" performance, lead guitarist Josh Frusciante sabotaged the show and several more concerts on the RHCP's tour because he was so unhappy with the band's sudden success, according to Thought Co.
There's also the feigned 2014 Super Bowl halftime show in which the guitar chords were clearly unplugged, proving the band was performing with a backing track, according to CNN.
Kanye West's rants may make you regret going to see him in concert.
Back in 2008, Kanye had one of the worst "SNL" performances in history with his version on "Love Lockdown." Partly, it can be blamed on a malfunction of the vocal effects used to alter Kanye's voice.
But even beyond this fail, LA Weekly reported that Yeezy has some maturing to do before he reaches the level of his beloved predecessors Jay-Z and Tupac.
In 2016, he canceled his show 40 minutes before the start time at the LA Forum on his "Watch the Throne" tour, according to Vendini. Then at his show in Sacramento, he decided to go on a political rant for about 20 minutes and only performed a total of three songs for his paying audience. It was later revealed that he left the stage possibly due to mental health issues and he was later hospitalized.
Taylor Swift's pitchy performances have been highly criticized time and time again.
This award-winning darling has been highly criticized for her live shows, which critics say can be both off key and a bit nasally. Her performance of "Shake It Off" at the 2014 VMAs was especially slammed for sounding out of breath during the entire performance, even when not running around the stage, according to Clevver.
Britney Spears makes her comeback, but it becomes more of a setback.
Fans have alleged that she lip syncs for her live shows because of her difficult dance routines, making it difficult for her to breathe properly for vocals.
But even allegedly lip-syncing at her comeback performance at the 2007 VMAs couldn't have saved her return to the stage as she gave an awkward performance in an even more-awkward outfit, according to Madame Noire.
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