Bob Dylan finally makes sense....

Dylan was a lousy pass-rusher, he never could have played the 3-4. He also couldn't play whatever the hell that character was supposed to be in "Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid". (I do quite like his guitar and harmonica playing however.)

Everybody, lighten up. Go purchaes Modern Times, bring it home , put it on, and enjoy!

Some call him a great poet. I don't know about that. He's a tremendous song writer. Pretty good poet--I don't think being a poet matters to him. Some say he's only an okay musician. If musicianship refers to instrumental or vocal virtuosity, than okay. But I agree with those who say he's an outstanding musician. He is all about music. His words and thoughts are so sparkling that I think it's possible to get lulled into viewing him as simply a lyricist, with the music-- the melodies, rhythms, song structure, styles, arrangements-- just showing up on their own, or being provided by collaborators. But they're his. He writes (composes) songs, not lyrics. He's got a great command of musical styles and has been a fearless, restlessly creative musical explorer all his career. He's all about the music--an amazing musician, IMO.

Nrchy...I agree with you on the 3-4 defense. It does work however, when the OLB can shift to DE and vice-versa. ie...Jason Taylor...Miami Dolphins. That versatility will.......

Aw hell, sorry.

Back to Dylan.

I have no data on this, but I would rate Dylan as the most covered song-writer ever. The Byrds and The Band launched their careers off of him. Tom Petty, Johnny Cash , Hendrix, Joan Baez , Peter Paul and Mary all covered his material along with countless others. If imitation is the purest form of flattery- then Dylan stands alone.