Well, I know that my last post was all about CC Chapman. Well, I went and actually looked at the lineup for the American Eagle New American Music Union music festival and guess what: Bob Dylan. The way I see it, no matter what you think about Dylan, he’s Dylan! Obviously, Bob Dylan is a genius and a majority-stakeholder in pop- and folk-music history. I was just on IM and I was talking about the gig and the guy I was talking to didn’t know much about Dylan and wasn’t really into his sound. I saw Dylan at the Meadowlands in NJ in the late 80s and I couldn’t understand a word he sang — no matter! Here’s my quote from the IM: “I mean, let’s say Jesus had a nasal whine, he is still Christ!” The same thing can be said about Bob Dylan. And, who else is visiting Pittsburgh in August? Bob Dylan and His Band, The Raconteurs, The Roots, Gnarls Barkley (of Crazy fame — and the man’s entire album is inspired), Spoon, The Black Keys, Tiny Masters of Today, NASA, Black Mountain, and The Duke Spirit. I will definitely make a detour en route to San Diego, that’s for sure.
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Caught a show with Bob Dylan and His Band in St. Louis several years ago. It was a GREAT show. An absolute legend and genius. Happy that I had the opportunity to see him and it far surpassed my expectations.
I think he is amazing and his lyrics and constant ability to innovate and create anew is really what his genius is: to be relevant for 50+ years.