Yep. Or Woody Gutherie.
"Brenda J. Walker" wrote:
> 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
