While included in literally. every. single. artist's list of influences, getting into songwriter Bob Dylan's personal favorites is certainly a treat worthy of savoring.
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In a new, wide-ranging, and rare interview with The Wall Street Journal to promote his new book The Philosophy of Modern Song, beloved songwriter Bob Dylan discusses amongst other topics, the emergence of streaming services, revealing his personal discovery of new music usually happens "mostly by accident."
A fan of just about every genre, Dylan admits good ol' Rock N' Roll is closest to his heart, citing Country Blues, Western Swing, Hillbilly, and Bluegrass among his most listened to. "Music historians would say when you mix it all up it’s called Rock and Roll," he says. “I guess that would be my favorite genre.”
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Dylan went on to list quite a few artists and bands including Hip-Hop phenoms Eminem and Wu-Tang Clan, both of which Dylan said he’s “a fan of” because of their, “feeling for words and language.” U.K. duo Royal Blood, Celeste, Leonard Cohen, Rag N’ Bone Man, and Nick Cave also got shout-outs. Among the, as he put it, more "obscure artists" he's become familiar with over the years, Dylan mentioned bandleader Tiny Hill, sax player Teddy Edwards, and guitarist Teddy Bunn, who were all active during the '40s through the '60s, as well as Ella Fitzgerald, Brenda Lee, and "the female Elvis," Janice Martin.
When it comes to the live experience, Dylan has certainly been to his fair share of concerts over the years, taking in a number of Metallica, Oasis, and Klaxons shows, and admits he "made special efforts" to see Jack White and Arctic Monkeys.
Bob Dylan's new book The Philosophy of Modern Song is available now.
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