YOUR QUESTION:

2022 Paul R

Ever gotten into David Bowie or Neil Youngs music?
Is it possible to respect a musicians work even if you're not a fan of that particular artist?

MY ANSWER:

Love Bowie. There’s almost nothing of his I don’t like. Never got deep into Young, although I love the song Cinnamon Girl. And yes, it is absolutely possible to respect a musician without even liking their music. You can respect the craft, the musicianship, the work ethic, etc. For me, frankly (no pun intended) Zappa is someone like that for me. I like some stuff, not all, and wouldn’t say he’s ever been a real influence. But I pay attention to him; he was wise, thoughtful and serious about writing music. Respect.