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Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
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Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
We have two heavyweights from this state that have had a huge impact on pop culture in this country. Which one do you think was most influential, Bob Dylan or Prince?
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Dylan because of the era he was in. He's in multiple Hall Of Fame's, changed folk music, invented country-rock, was one of the first artists to release songs longer than 3 min, wrote "All Along the Watchtower" for Hendrix, produced decades of music and remained popular, was named one of Time magazines 100 Most Important People of the Century, made poetry cool again, an dnever did what was popular at the time and went his own way.
Prince was talented and awesome, but Dylan was a pop icon from the 50's to present. His list of accomplishments and people he influenced is matched by few.
Prince was talented and awesome, but Dylan was a pop icon from the 50's to present. His list of accomplishments and people he influenced is matched by few.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Dylan...without question.
But...who is third?
But...who is third?
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
If I'm ignoring the other guys Dan Wilson has written some songs with a lot of reach.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
FRIENDS!!!!!!!Cooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:54 am If I'm ignoring the other guys Dan Wilson has written some songs with a lot of reach.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
That was the Rembrandts.Dr. Linux wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:24 amFRIENDS!!!!!!!Cooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:54 am If I'm ignoring the other guys Dan Wilson has written some songs with a lot of reach.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Both incredibly influential. If it's about who I like more: Prince.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Yes!
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
For me on influence it’s easily Dylan.
Prince was the far better musician and performer, though.
Prince was the far better musician and performer, though.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
I think one of those dudes was from Duluth.Cooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:29 amThat was the Rembrandts.Dr. Linux wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:24 amFRIENDS!!!!!!!Cooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:54 am If I'm ignoring the other guys Dan Wilson has written some songs with a lot of reach.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
He won't get top billing but Paul Westerberg is up there along with the Wilson Bros.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were aight as well.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were aight as well.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Any answer other than Dylan is wrong. No other musician from MN has won a Nobel Prize, so that kind of ends the conversation.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
prince was three years old when bob released his first album. he just released another one this year to rave reviews.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
While I don’t like the “you’re just wrong” style of discussion, the Nobel Prize is a strong point.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
No, that's 500 milesCooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:29 amThat was the Rembrandts.Dr. Linux wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:24 amFRIENDS!!!!!!!Cooper wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:54 am If I'm ignoring the other guys Dan Wilson has written some songs with a lot of reach.
Closing Time - love it or hate it it is a well crafted song (I don't care for it)
He co-wrote 3 tunes on that Adele album that was huge including "Someone Like You" (not to be confused with the Scorpions song of the same name)
The list of songwriting/producing credits is way larger than I assumed.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
I was thinking of Phil Solem, he played with Michael Bland in a band back in the day.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Not sure how INFLUENTIAL Prince was. Can't think of many artists who have obviously emulated Prince. IMO, for what he did, Prince almost stands alone. On the other hand, there are countless bands who have worked the Replacements vibe.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Hands down Prince and it is not even close.
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Re: Most influential Minnesotan Musician?
Probably Prince, but also, maybe Dylan. Probably Dylan though. But it could be Prince.
How about next time the OP doesn't ask such an easy and stupid question?
How about next time the OP doesn't ask such an easy and stupid question?