Bob Dylan got a Pulitzer citation for “his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”
That’s nice. The stories are pouring in from every newspaper and they are fun to read.
But I’ve known he was special since 1963 when I first heard him.
Bob Dylan is one of the most influential artists of the last century.
He defined musical genres before anyone knew what they were. He moved us in new directions, created more than 800 songs that always intrigued and challenged us.
He is entertaining which is important since great art must have a great audience.
I am constantly reminded of his appeal when I meet young people, 17 to 30 year olds, who discovered Dylan and hold him dear.
Enjoy.
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