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    (1972-1975)
    Born in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Original line-up:
    Gerry Rafferty (April 16, 1947- ), vocals and lead guitar
    Joe Egan (October 18, 1946- ), lead vocals and keyboards
    Paul Pilnick (March 17, 1944- ), guitar
    Tony Williams (August 19, 1947- ), bass guitar
    Rod Coombes (May 15, 1946- ), drums
    Recorded the singles 'Stuck in the Middle with You' (1973) and 'Star' (1974)

Why they might be annoying:

    Rafferty quit before the release of their first album, then returned following the success of 'Stuck in the Middle,' only to prompt his replacement, Pilnick and Coombes to quit.
    Afterwards, the band consisted of Rafferty and Egan with backing musicians hired as needed for albums and tours.
    Legal problems following their break-up kept Rafferty and Egan from recording for three years.
    Thanks to 'Resevoir Dogs,' their big hit is forever linked to Michael Madsen lopping off someone's ear.
    The band reunited in 2008 without Rafferty or Egan (the band's lead singers, songwriters and raison d'etre).

Why they might not be annoying:

    Rafferty and Egan met while students at St. Mirin's Academy.
    'Stuck in the Middle' and their debut album were produced by Leiber and Stoller.
    'Stuck in the Middle with You' sold over a million records and was a Top 10 hit in both the US and UK.
    'Rolling Stone' described 'Stuck in the Middle' as 'the best Dylan record since 1966.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying