I don't care about artists really...I just listen to the music. :P
I agree with this on some level.
A large portion of the songs I like are one-offs of some band. I guess you could call them one hit wonders, except the songs I like weren't really hits.
Some of the more talented/consistently good artists that come to mind are:
1) They Might Be Giants
2) Yoko Kanno
3) Steely Dan
A few out of the top of my head, same criteria as Disch: Dave Matthew's Band, U2, REM, The Doors, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, in no particular order.
It is interesting how many metalheads there are...
It's also interesting that most are in their teens / early 20s. But I guess you're just more energetic at that age so it makes sense. Or maybe your passion just dies as you get older?
I used to be super into Metallica back in high school -- but now they just wear me out immediately. I'm all about softer stuff now.
Also I see rocketboy rocks the techno. ;D I'm surprised at how many of those I recognized.
and holy crap I didn't realize chrisname was so young. Now I feel old.
edit: though not as young as sargon. Who knew we had a toddler on the boards. XD