No, what I said about Lennon wasn't profound, anymore than it would be profound to say that Vermeer was an astounding painter or that Hoagy Carmichael was The Great American Songwriter. These things are evident, but there's always going to be a Mark Chapman, a Lester Bangs, a Rare Earth. Because of that, occasionally, someone needs to talk back.
My Lord, what a bitter little man you are.
No, what I said about Lennon wasn't profound, anymore than it would be profound to say that Vermeer was an astounding painter or that Hoagy Carmichael was The Great American Songwriter. These things are evident, but there's always going to be a Mark Chapman, a Lester Bangs, a Rare Earth. Because of that, occasionally, someone needs to talk back.