What I find most fascinating about Bowie is his transformation from a shy unassuming near-folkie to a Theatrical faux-alien that belted out lyrics about how "well hung" he was in front of thousands of people. And I'm impressed by the fact that he managed to be wildy theatrical while maintaining so much of a pop sensibility. And while he was one Cheetah that changed his spots often in a way that seems almost arbitrary, Dylan was the same way. And I don't think an artist should be faulted for exploring the possibilities of his talents (I consider it almost a duty in some cases). Besides, even if he wasn't the total mastermind behind the music, he was a larger than life persona with a flair for extremes of emotion. I think few things are more rock & roll than a great persona. I mean...we don't love the Ramones because we think they were geniuses right?
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