My birthday list - for blogging purposes - has about 150 entries but Dylan isn't one of them. It's the voice. And, yes, he is a popular culture icon who certainly deserves some notice on the day he turns 69. Thanks to Scott Johnson (Powerline), today's event has come to OTR's attention, and he is happy to pass it on to his few and far between readers. As always, Johnson does have a nice write-up that you can read here.Furthermore, Johnson has provided us with a link to an important revelation as well. It is the reference to John Husock's 2005 City Journal article on Pete Seeger. As I have stated before on this blog, I believe many people underestimate to profound significance that popular culture has on the course of American history and the American experience. Husock's article could be the best defense of the study of popular culture that I have ever encountered. It is a superb demonstration of the nexus of music, political philosophy, behavioral science, and the course of history. If you like what you're hearing, it is a "must read."
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