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Originally Posted by the_dp
All Along the Watch Tower is notable, but not even one of Hendrix better songs. If they are my opinions then I do not need to back them up other than with my opinion, which is kind of redundant. You are clearly just offended that I have a differing opinion, being a music snob and whatnot. If someone calls me a liar for my opinions I feel obligated to point out their buffoonery.
I said the guy is overrated and you people prove my point. You can't say "wow, he really sang that song well." or "wow, his guitar was wonderful on that song" or "wow, that song meant a lot to me." it is just some dumb understanding that people have that he is good. He isn't wasn't and no artist that was primarily influenced by Dylan is good. The Black Crowes? One hit wonder suckfest. Wyclef? Come on! Michael Stipe? Self-important crybaby political ponce. John Lennon? WAAAYYYY overrated. Jimmy Hendrix? Like'em, but not THAT influenced by Dylan; and probably more Chuck Berry than Dylan. Neil Young? Many influences and far superior to Dylan in songwriting, singing and performing, not to mention more of a contemporary than anything. And which of those artists are actually new? none, because younger generations are smart enough and not too brainwashed to realize Dylan was pure crap.
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1. In no way shape or form am i a music snob, and if you think so please tell me how. Use example and back up what you say for once.
2. It does not matter how good All Along the Watchtower was compared to his other songs (hendrix im talking about) and it does not matter how much you think the bands i listed suck. Its simply the fact there influenced by Dylan.
3. Before you go off on your uneducated rant about how Dylan is crap (which i am fine with, i do not like him much myself) remember what i am actually arguing with you about. You claimed he did not influence any artists in the music industry, and that noone went on to try and make music like he did. Which is obviously wrong because i have shown you a few example which you dissmissed because you thought they were crap.
Please come back with a real argument, without the name calling, and actually have facts to back up what you are saying.
edit: And stop continually saying no artist ifluenced by Dylan isn't good... That may be the case, but doesn't change the fact that Dylan influenced them greatly, and as Jay said was the voice of a culture.