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Ok so he is a good writer, but he is nothing special on the guitar and can absolutely not sing. He is quite boring. He does not deserve to be a top 3 rock music artist of all time like you see on many lists.
And I am part of the minority that prefers Dylan's version.drankin said:Hendrix's version of "All Along the Watchtower", was Dylan's greatest contribution, IMO.
TheStatutoryApe said:Tom Waits does not have a great voice and I'm not sure if he is capable of even playing an instrument very well but he has produced some great songs that no one else could really recreate. I once heard a cover of one of his songs and could only laugh.
lisab said:I can't imagine anyone covering a Tom Waits song! But then again...I bet someone could do one of his ballads, like "Looking For the Heart of Saturday Night".
Integral said:Everyone has an opinion.
Loren Booda said:The "Bob Dylan" concert I went to had two hours of Ani DiFranco and a half-hour of jesting.
turbo-1 said:Dylan was not/is not a technically good vocalist or guitarist and he was absolutely horrible on harmonica. His songwriting set him apart from the pack though, and many musicians have tried (with various degrees of success) to cover his music. His raw acoustic sound encouraged many young people to try their hand at writing and performing during a time when "folk" music was getting over-done.
When you see his name on a list, and the list says something like "most influential" or "best songwiters", he really belongs there.
There is no one definitive piece of evidence that proves Bob Dylan is overrated, as opinions on his talent and influence are subjective. However, some critics argue that his vocal abilities are limited and his lyrics lack depth compared to other songwriters.
Bob Dylan is considered influential because of his impact on the folk and rock music scenes in the 1960s. He was known for his politically charged lyrics and the way he blended different genres in his music. Many artists have cited him as a major influence on their own work.
While there may be some younger fans who appreciate Bob Dylan's music, he is generally not as popular with younger generations as he is with older ones. This is likely due to the generational gap and the fact that his music is not as mainstream as other artists.
The decision to award Bob Dylan with the Nobel Prize for Literature was met with both praise and criticism. Some argue that his lyrics are poetic and deserve recognition, while others believe that the award should be reserved for traditional literary works.
Bob Dylan's impact on music and society is undeniable. He challenged traditional songwriting and pushed boundaries with his music. He also became a voice for social and political issues, influencing other artists to do the same. His work continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians and activists.