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The Dylan Legacy
Our Oct. 18 story on Bob Dylan prompted fans to share their memories of growing up with his music. "He showed us that songs could have complexity," recalled one. "He stirred my imagination and challenged my world view," said another. Added a third, "He's the Shakespeare of popular music."
Many thanks, NEWSWEEK, for your Oct. 18 feature on Bob Dylan ("The Book of Bob"). I discovered Dylan's albums in college. Like many others, I was drawn to his music because he showed us that poetry did not have to be relegated to the dustier shelves of the library and that songs could have complexity. Our reaction was "Wow, how does he do that?" Many ...