And you could certainly put Dylan on a list of people who wouldn't have
happened without Leadbelly and Blind Lemon Jefferson.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> << You are right, Surfin' USA was written by the Beach Boys-the lyrics
> were, anyway. The song is attributed to Chuck Berry because he
> successfully sued them, saying it was a direct copy of his "Sweet
> Little Sixteen". >>
>
> And besides that, I would NEVER try to prove Dylan superior to Brian Wilson
> OR Chuck Berry...they are all 3 profound in their own ways...whoever listed
> the grouping of folks that wouldn't have happened without Dylan, add Dylan to
> the list and you could say that they wouldn't have happened without Chuck
> Berry. His impact on the music cannot be overstated.
>
> Bob
