Great songwrier and worst live performer I've ever seen was Van Morrison. Stood there and sang for an hour while never saying a word to the audience. Walked off the same way. Best performer I ever saw was James Brown. A close second, believe it or not was Billy Ocean. He was amazing. Played all the instruments in his band as well as the guys playing them. The only reason he finished 2nd is that he aint the 'Godfather'!! Oh, right...I recall Joe Cocker in the mid 70s careening around the stage with a foaming Budweiser in his hand, falling into the drum riser and cutting his head on a cymbal stand. Squawked out a regrettable version of 'You Are So Beautiful' while all the girls squealed. "God, this really sucks", I thought. And I was right!