I am too--objectively I can see how important he is, but (to go back to your first paragraphs here) that's not the same as liking music. I guess it's as hard or harder to explain why you don't strongly like OR dislike something.
This playlist in particular looks appealing to me--I'll explore the songs soon.
Currently listening to: "Freak Out" by the Mothers of Invention in preparation for Plethora of Pop's Debut Album Challenge.