Elton John Disses American Bands

I'm not surprised to find that Elton John has been criticizing American bands' style. Not because American bands have bad style, but, well, look at poor Sir Elton. He needs to go on a diet. In an article put out by the Associated Press Sir Elton says, "And I think it's good that some American bands are beginning to do that, but it's still very rare for bands to make a real effort. So when you get groups like The Killers and Scissor Sisters who come along, it's thrilling. I'm so over the tattoos and the T-shirts and rings through the noses. It's not pretty, it's not pleasant, it's not exciting. Please stop it now."
I don't know if he realizes exactly who he's talking about. First of all, the Killers jack their style from bands like Interpol, who are eight hundred million times better than the Killers both musically and style wise. And does he not realize that no one really recognizes the Scissor Sisters for their musical talent, but more for their flamboyancy? Plus, what bands is he speaking of exactly? Grunge has been off the scene for quite awhile now. I wonder if he criticized Ryan Adams for his grungy style.