Pulp's Jarvis Cocker: 'X Factor's Louis Walsh isn't a music expert'

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has criticised The X Factor for its lack of artistic credibility.

The singer insisted that the show doesn't produce good music and questioned the validity of the programme's experts such as Louis Walsh.



Cocker told Shortlist: "I gave up on The X Factor when they did that awful version of 'Heroes' by David Bowie. It's not music, is it?

"I don't want to sound like a fuddy-duddy, but to me it's everything I don't agree with.

"The thing that makes good music is the idea that somebody stumbles upon something or just through their enthusiasm and energy they invent something by accident."



He continued: "That's where great music has come from. Probably all great art, if we're honest.

"And the idea on The X Factor that these experts come in and tell you how to do it, how to style yourself and everything else.

"Also look at the level of these experts. In a world where Louis Walsh can be considered an expert, something's wrong. I hate that because it makes kids think that there's a proper way to be a popstar, like there's a formula. And it's crap."

Cocker recently hinted that Pulp may announce a new UK tour soon during a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.

Watch the music video for Pulp's 'Common People' below: