Rock musician Todd Rundgren comments that Taylor Swift has “ruined music,” making broad negative assessments of her abilities. In interviews, he says she “doesn’t do anything particularly great except grow hair,” and adds that she is “not a great singer,” “not a great songwriter,” and “not a great dancer.”
The outlets report similar wording and framing, with one describing his remarks as calling Swift “the apotheosis of mediocrity.” Another outlet emphasizes that Rundgren’s comments follow a pattern of outspoken opinions, including earlier criticism of public music institutions. Across the coverage, the core angle is that Rundgren argues Swift’s influence has harmed popular music, while the specific emphasis varies between describing her performance and songwriting versus characterizing her broader impact on the industry.
