Todd Rundgren has offered a sharply critical assessment of Taylor Swift’s music and abilities, adding another chapter to comments he has made about the pop star in recent years.
During a recent interview, the veteran musician called Swift the apotheosis of mediocrity and questioned her strengths as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. He also suggested there is an argument that she has had a negative effect on music. His comments continue a pattern of criticism toward Swift that dates back several years.
Rundgren took a different approach when discussing Lady Gaga. He praised her musicianship and pointed to her classical piano training, drawing a clear distinction between the two artists.


