Simon Cowell's candid assessment of Bob Dylan's potential on American Idol has sparked a ---ly debate. During an appearance on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Cowell expressed his skepticism about Dylan's appeal to a wider audience. He referenced Dylan's 1997 cover of Adele's "Make You Feel My Love," a song that was originally written and recorded by Dylan, but gained more popularity after Adele's rendition. Cowell's comments were laced with a hint of disdain, as he mentioned that he wasn't familiar with Dylan's work, having been preoccupied with launching his boyband Five in the late 1990s. He went on to say that while people may enjoy Dylan's music, it wasn't his cup of tea.
The crux of his argument was that Dylan's style wouldn't resonate with the masses, and therefore, wouldn't be a good fit for American Idol. The notion of Dylan walking into an American Idol audition is indeed an amusing one. Cowell's assertion that having ten Dylans in the final wouldn't draw in 30 million viewers a week is a valid point, but it raises questions about the show's reliance on mainstream appeal.
Yahoo Entertainment provided details on this topic, highlighting Cowell's dismissive remarks about Dylan's chances on the show.
Cowell was appearing on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast when he gave his thoughts on Bob Dylan – not an artist he seems to be all that familiar ...Alternative viewpoints and findings: See here
