Originally Posted by
ShaDynasty
I think theres a certain amount of jealousy/snobbery from other musicians, especially looking at the amount of success U2 have had. They aren't bad players, but also definitely not virtuosos. Their recent album where they strip back a selection of songs is a good example, they can play but they don't play anything very difficult. They rely a lot on studiocraft, effects and songwriting, which is fine because they do that stuff better than most bands.
Also Rollins is like the proto incel, I'm not sure I'd trust his opinion.