I always knew there was a reason why Simon Cowell hadn't launched the show Credible Singer Songwriter Idol. Here's what he has to say about Bob Dylan in an interview with Playboy: "If I had ten Dylans in the final of American Idol, we would not be getting 30 million viewers a week. I don't believe the Bob Dylans of this world would make American Idol a better show. Do I prefer Kelly Clarkson's music to Bob Dylan's? Yes. I've never bought a Dylan record. A singing poet? It just bores me to tears". Actually, if I'm being honest, I've always thought Dylan was slightly overrated myself, but I'd never be foolish enough to say so in public.
Jan 11, 2007
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Cowell disses Dylan
Simon Cowell has told Playboy that Bob Dylan would not improve American Idol and that he prefers Kelly Clarkson's music to Dylan's.