To say that Bob Dylan was a part of my life growing up would be an understatement. I was always listening to Bob Dylan. Even when I did not know I was listening to Bob Dylan, I was often listening to Bob Dylan.

There was The Turtles covering Bob Dylan, The Byrds covering Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul, and Mary covering Bob Dylan. The Band, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, George Harrison, and more. Even Guns N Roses. We have all listened to more Bob Dylan than we even realize. He is a poet, a trendsetter, a musical pioneer. Yup, Bob Dylan has always been a part of my life.

Today Bob Dylan turns 75. That's a pretty good run, and he's still going strong. Thanks, Bob Dylan, for enriching my life, teaching me about human nature and politics, and exposing me to some damn good music. Here's to many more years of Bob Dylan.

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